Cheshire, Berlin, Guilford Golfers Win Titles In State Tournament Play

TRUMBULL/HEBRON, CT — The leaderboards at the conclusion of the CIAC boys Division I and girls Division II golf championships Monday couldn't have reflected any bigger difference in the two winning programs. While Berlin coasted to a 36-stroke victory over St. Paul to repeat as girls champion - its sixth state title since 2011 - Cheshire edged Bristol Central by a mere five strokes to snare its first Div. I boys crown since 1999.

At Tashua Knolls Golf Club in Trumbull, Berlin was paced by medalist Kenna Roman's 78 to cruise to victory. Samantha Dunn shot 82, Libby Dunn 86 and Charley Carlson 91 to all place within the top 10 individuals.

Meanwhile, all Tallwood Country Club in Hebron, A.J. DePaolo paced Cheshire with a 1-under par 71, just one stroke behind individual champion Andrew Beauton of Guilford. Dylan Gillotti fired a 78, Jack DeJoseph had an 81 and Jack Brewster posted an 86 for the Rams.

Here are the top three teams and top five individuals in each event. Click the headers for complete results.

GIRLS

Teams
1. Berlin, 337
2. St. Paul, 373
3. Lauralton Hall, 375

Individuals
1. Kenna Roman, Berlin, 78
2. Lauren Ogrodowicz, Stratford, 81
3. (tie) Claudia Villalon, Lewis Mills, 82
3. (tie) Samantha Dunn, Berlin, 82
5. Emily Kaliden, Northwest Catholic, 83

BOYS

Teams
1. Cheshire, 316
2. Bristol Central, 321
3. Amity Regional, 323

Individuals
1. Andrew Beauton, Guilford, 70
2. A.J. DePaolo, Cheshire, 71
3. Aoife Devaney, Waterbury co-op, 72
4. (tie) Ethan McDaniel, Amity Regional, 75
4. (tie) Brandon Frye, Bristol Central, 75
4. (tie) Andrew Dunn, Middletown, 75
4. (tie) Brady Pill, Xavier, 75