Lai repeats as WOSSAA girls golf champ
The St. Joe's Grade 10 student and teammate Melissa Gillies are returning to OFSAA
MITCHELL, Ont. - St. Joseph's Rams teammates Andrea Lai and Melissa Gillies are returning to OFSAA girls golf.
Lai repeated as WOSSAA champion, laying down an incredible five-under 67, on a cloudy day with occasional showers Thursday at the Mitchell Golf Club.
Gillies placed fourth overall, third in the high school division, carding a respectable 86.
Lai is the reigning OFSAA champion, winning the high school provincial tournament last year in a playoff as a Grade nine student.
The 15-year old, the only player from WOSSAA heading to OFSAA for the Open division, is even stronger this year.
London Central Avalina Flick took gold in the high school division with a 78. Lulu Stuckless from Exeter South Huron was second with a 81.
Avery Kojlak, London Aquinas and Ellia Lobraico, Msgr Bruyere, placed fourth (87) and fifth (90), respectively, and both qualify for OFSAA.
In B flight, playing nine holes, Lauren Lanzi from London Mother Teresa, had the top score of 48.
Emma Joudrey, Lucas, placed second with a 50, and Medway High's Sydney Burla, third, scoring 53.
OFSAA 2026 is at the Royal Niagara golf course, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, October 14-15.
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