NA Takes Down Shady Side Academy, 168-195
by Drew Karpen
In a battle of two out of the last three PIAA girls golf champions, North Allegheny got the best of defending champion Shady Side Academy on Wednesday at Fox Chapel Golf Course.
Led by Caroline Wrigley’s round of 38 and Christina Lewis’ 39, the Tigers defeated the Indians, 168-195, for their ninth straight win to open the 2017 season.
Also shooting a sub-50 round for the Tigers were Esha Vaidya (45), Christina Zhou (46), Jordan Farrell (46), and Bella Walter (47).
Up next, the Tigers will look to remain undefeated on Thursday when they return home to the Pittsburgh North Golf Course to take on Shaler in a Section 4-AAA match.
Girls Golf Summary vs. Shady Side Academy, 9-6-17
| Match Summary | NORTH ALLEGHENY - 168 SHADY SIDE ACADEMY - 195 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH ALLEGHENY | SCORE | SHADY SIDE ACADEMY | SCORE |
| Caroline Wrigley | 38 | Alexandra Muracca | 43 |
| Christina Lewis | 39 | Elizabeth Walsh | 43 |
| Esha Vaidya | 45 | Catherine Jewart | 49 |
| Jordan Farrell | 46 | Helena Wang | 60 |
| Bella Walter | 47 | ||
| Christina Zhou | 46 | ||
| TOTAL | 168 | 195 |