Highland Park’s Nicole Berardi put it all together on the back nine (38) to take fourth place in the Lake County Invite on Aug. 21 at Bonnie Brook in Waukegan.
Her 83 helped the Giants to a fourth-place team finish (358) behind Libertyville (331), Barrington (337) and Lake Forest (355). Teammate Julia Shafir shot an 86 to share eighth place with four other players.
LF was led by Lena Bejakul, who recorded an 84 (41-43) to finish in a three-way tie for fifth place. Teammate Julia Loghinov also was a top-15 finisher (43-44 — 87).
The Scouts’ other scorers were Isabella Martino (90) and Erin Shalala (84).
HP’s other scorers were Jennifer Berardi (89) and Caroline Cunniff (98).
Deerfield’s Elyse Emerzian earned medalist honors with a 73 (36-37). She edged out Barrington’s Nicole Ciskowski (74) and Libertyville’s Simone Mikaelian (74).
Rutkowski leads LA at Fenwick Invite
Fenwick Invite: Nina Rutkowski shot a 71 to take third place in the Fenwick Invite at Willowcrest Golf Club on Aug. 20. Her efforts helped the Ramblers to a third-place team finish (313).
Margaret Hickey also turned in solid work (77). LA’s other scorers were Kellie McCabe (81) and Lilly Gentzkow (84).
Barrington claimed the team title with a 289.
GBN’s Vickery takes second at Libertyville Invite
Libertyville Invite: Senior captain Emma Vickery just missed earning medalist honors in the Libertyville Invite on Aug. 18 at Pine Meadow Golf Course. She shot a 2-over 74. Deerfield’s Elyse Emerzian took first with a 73.
Lake Forest’s Lean Benjakul wound up fifth (41-41—82) behind Libertyville’s Simone Mikaelian (3rd, 75) and Vernon Hills’ Faith Jung (4th, 81).
GBN tallied a 353 to take runner-up honors in the team standings behind the host Wildcats (339). Lake Forest scored a 357 for third place in the six-team tourney. The Scouts outshot Deerfield (359), Carmel Catholic (360) and Vernon Hills (412).
GBN’s Ana Sabic shot an 85 to place seventh overall. Teammate Stephanie Suh came in 16th (93).
Clara Butler (13th, 90), Erin Shalala (14th, 91) and Isabella Martino (17th, 94) were LF’s other scorers.
Lau, Tanaka pace GBS at Marion Central Invite
Marion Central Invite: Sophia Lau shot a 72 and Hanna Tanaka added a 74 as Glenbrook South claimed the runner-up spot in the Marion Central Invite at Boone Creek Golf Course on Aug. 17.
The Titans finished the day with a 325.
Lau ended up in a tie for first place, while Tanaka and Hannah Buchband (80) were top-five finishers.
Vickery, Choi lead GBN at Conant Invite
Conant Early Bird Invite: Paced by Emma Vickery and Ashley Choi, Glenbrook North placed second in the 12-team Conant Early Bird Invite at the Bridges of Poplar Creek on Aug. 16.
The Spartans ended up shooting a 331. Vickery carded a 71 to finish in a tie for second place, while Choi wound up in a tie for 10th place (81). Stephanie Suh (86) and Ana Sabic (93) were the team’s other scorers.
NT’s Tir, Rhee stand out at Prospect Invite
Prospect Invite: Led by Penelope Tir and Rachel Rhee, New Trier scored a 309 to take runner-up honors in the season-opening Prospect Knights Invite on Aug. 15 at the Mount Prospect Golf Club.
Paced by Hanna Tanaka, Glenbrook South placed third in the five-team meet with a 328. St. Charles North took first with a 303.
Tir shot a 2-over par 72 to share runner-up honors with Tanaka. Rhee shot a 73 to finish fourth, while teammate Abby Kaestle also had a top-10 finish (81). Evan Kirie and Megan Gabor ended up with 83s for the Trevians.
The Titans had three players in the top 10 with Tanaka, Sophia Lau (6th, 76) and Hannah Buckband (8th, 78).
The medalist was St. Charles North standout Megan Furtney (70). The sophomore finished fifth in last year’s state tournament.
GBN’s Vickery at Barrington Invite
Barrington Invite: Glenbrook North’s Emma Vickery claimed medalist honors in the season-opening Barrington Invite at Bonnie Dundee on Aug. 15.
Vickery shot a 2-under 69 to earn a one-stroke win over Barrington’s Caroline Smith. The senior helped the Spartans to a second-place finish behind Barrington 292-305. The 305 total is a school record.
Other GBN players contributing include Ashley Choi (9th, 75), Stephanie Suh (80) and Ana Sabic (81).
“It was a fantastic start to the season,” said GBN coach Michael Schroeder.
Led by Julia Shafir (11th, 76) and Nicole Berardi (77), Highland Park finished fourth in the 10-team field with a 324.
“Shafir’s hard work all summer has really paid off,” said HP head coach Cathy Nachman.
The other scorers for the Giants were Lexi Kovitz (83) and Jennifer Berardi (88).
“Nicole is very solid and has developed into our team leader,” Nachman said. “I look for Lexi and Jennifer to continue to improve.”
Lake Forest also competed, and Lena Benjakul represented the Scouts extremely well by shooting a 73 and finishing in a four-way tie for fourth place.
LF ended up sixth in the team standings (333).
Dual Meets
Sept. 7
• Glenbrook South d. Evanston 147-198
GBS: Hannah Buchband (32, medalist), Hanna Tanaka (35), Sophia Lau (35)
• Lake Forest d. Libertyville 165-166 @Willow Glen
LF: Lena Benjakul (37, co-medalist), Erin Shalala (40), Julia Loghinov (44), Isabella Martino (44), Clara Butler (44), Clare Green (49)
Aug. 30
• Glenbrook South d. Niles West 177-208
GBS: Sophia Lau (39, medalist)
Aug. 23
• Glenbrook South d. Glenbrook North 172-180
GBS: Sophia Lau (40), Hanna Tanaka (41)
Aug. 22
• New Trier d. Glenbrook North 159-182
NT: Penelope Tir (35), Rachel Rhee (37), Kenter (43), Megan Gabor (44); GBN: Emma Vickery (44)
Aug. 18
• Highland Park d. Stevenson 172-178
HP: Nicole Berardi (39), Jennifer Berardi (43), Julia Shafir (43), Lexi Kovitz (43), Sydney Kirsch (51), Caroline Cunniff (52); Stevenson: Olivia Stomberg (41)
Aug. 19
• Highland Park d. Libertyville 168-173
HP: Nicole Berardi (39), Jennifer Berardi (42), Julia Shafir (46), Sydney Kirsch (46), Lex Kovitz (47), Caroline Cunniff (51); Libertyville: Megan Sturonas (42)