Oak Park Finishes 2nd in TVL, Advances to CIF Divisional Play

Kim, Hsiong Earn All TVL Honors

The Oak Park Eagles was runnerup for the fifth time in six TVL matches posting a five player score of 417 to clinch second place in the Tri Valley League.  The Eagles were led by sophomore Josh Catone who finished the day at four over par 76.  Alex Kim, who received first team All League honors carded a 79.   Freshman Lucas Hsiong was named to All Tri Valley League second team.  Freshman Matt Devine and sophomore Kyle Kawamoto received Honorable Mention recognition.

Oaks Christian took the team title with the Lion's sophomore Victor Ponte being named Player of the Year for the second consecutive year.  Ponte is the first player in TVL history to medal in every TVL contest.

Eagles Post Year's Best Score with 393 at Rustic Canyon

(4/19/12)

Playing with three freshman, two sophomores and a junior, Oak Park showed a glimmer of its potential, posting a year's best 393 at the 4th TVL match at Rustic Canyon GC in Moorpark.  The Eagles were led by Alex Kim who carded the second lowest round of the day, a one over par 73.  Sophomore Kyle Kawamoto contributed with a career best 76 and freshman Lucas Hsiong was among the day's leaders with a 79.

The Eagles finished second in league competition for the fourth consecutive match.  Oaks Christian won its fourth TVL match in a row and was led by TVL individual leader Victor Ponte who medaled for the fourth time carding a two under par 70.

La Canada Defeats Eagles at La Canada CC

Oak Park dropped a non league contest to La Canada 177-205 at La Canada Country Club in La Canada Flintridge.   The match was played on the hilly par 34 front nine.  The Eagles were led by Josh Catone who carded a four-over par 38.  Ryan Snyder was one stroke behind at 39.   La Canada's Joshua Suh led all scorers with a three under par 31.

 Eagles Finish Second Again in League Contest

The Oak Park Eagles finished in the second in the  TVL contest of the shooting 416 at River Ridge in Oxnard.  The Eagles were led by junior Alex Kim who carded a four over 76.  Freshman Matt Devine continues to play well carding a 10-over 82, which was second best on the Eagle squad with freshman Lucas Hsiong.  Oaks Christian led all teams with a 378.  The Lion's Victor Ponte medaled for the second straight league match carding a one under par 71.

Oak Park Goes "0" for Valencia

Facing Valencia and Hart High Schools in back-top-back matches at the famed Valencia Country Club, The Eagles dropped both matches to fall to 0-4 in the young season.  Playing 12 different players in the two matches, the Eagles shot 449 and 460 respectively.  The bright spots were freshmen Brandon Resnick who led the team with an 84 against Valencia and Matt Devine who medaled in his varsity debut with an 85 on the difficult "Big V."

(4/23/12)

The Oak Park Eagles lost to Mira Costa 377- 408 in a non league contest at Rustic Canyon Golf Course in Moorpark.  Sophomore Josh Catone had his best outing of the year with a five over par 77 to lead the Eagles.  Mira Costa's David Kim and CJ Coleman were co-medalists at even par 72.

Oak Park Posts Third Straight Runner up League Finish

The Eagles finished second to Oaks Christian for the third straight league match carding team total 417.  The Eagles lineup which featured three freshman, were led by sophomore Josh Shapiro who carded a nine over par 81 at the difficult Fred Couples, designed Sky Course at Lost Canyons.   Freshmen Lucas Hsiong (83), Brandon Resnick (84) and Matt Devine (85), along with junior Alex Kim (84) also contributed.

Eagles Finish Second to Oaks Christian in League Opener.

The Oak Park Eagles posted their best round of the year to date carding a team total 414 to finish second in the Tri Valley League opener at Soule Park in Ojai.  The Eagles were led by junior Alex Kim (78) and freshman Lucas Hsiong (79) followed by freshman Matt Devine (84) and Kyle Kawamoto (85).  Sophomore Andrew Feng, making his varsity debut, rebounded with a back side 41 to card an 88. Oaks Christian was the runaway leader shooting 375.  In third was  Grace Brethren at 453, followed by Nordhoff (480), St. Bonnie (491) and Malibu (496). Oaks Christian's Victor Ponte medaled at two under par 70.

Lim, Miller Share Top Honors at 12th Annual Oak Park Invitational

Moorpark's Thomas Lim and Drew Miller of Chaminade shared medlist honors with a two over par 73 at the 12th Annual Oak Park Invitational at North Ranch Ranch Country Club.    Tied for third was  Beverly Hills' Brian Song and Westlake's Brandon Shaw who each carded a two over 74.  Shaw's team mate Jake Andl posted a 75 to round out the top five.  Defending champion Washington University bound Jonathan Sanders of New Community Jewish shot a 76.

Team honors went to  Mira Costa of Manhattan Beach (David Kim 78, CJ Coleman 78, Bryce Holmes 77) who shot 233 to edge out Chaminade (MIller 73, Jake David 78, Justin de los Santos 83) by one stroke.   Westlake's A and B squad tied for third at 235.  Westlake A was represented by Shaw 74, Sean Crocker 80, Brandon Kelley 81.  Westlake's B team was comprised of Andl 75, Kris Hopkins 77 and Michael Dansey 83).

The 12th Annual Oak Park Invitational is played at North Ranch Country Club in Westlake Village using the same pins and tees that are played on the final day of University of Southern California's  USC Intercollegiate.

Individual Results

Team Results