POPLAR GROVE – Sycamore’s Brianna Chamoun and Kaneland’s Katharine Marshall advanced to the state tournament out of the Class 2A Belvidere Sectional on Monday at Timber Pointe Golf Club.
Chamoun shot a 74 to finish in a tie for third.
Chamoun is only a sophomore but will make her first state appearance. She made three birdies Monday.
“I really enjoyed today. The course wasn’t that bad, even though it rained and poured a lot,” she said. “I’m happy that I made it to state, I really wouldn’t want it any other way. ... I think I can shoot a lot better than I shot today. Today was a great day, but I think I can do even better.”
Marshall tied for seventh and will be making her first state appearance.
“It’s been a goal of mine since my freshman year,” Marshall said. “I’m excited. A lot of my friends made it, too, so I’m just excited to play there. I was definitely putting well. I hit a long putt on No. 7, I birdied it, and it really got me going.
“I’m hoping for a top 10, but just do the best I can do and take it one shot at a time.”
BOYS GOLF
Class 1A Byron Sectional: At Byron Hills, Hinckley-Big Rock had a pair of golfers compete in sectionals, with Elliot McGuire shooting an 86 and Richard Hintzsche just behind him with an 87.
The pair were six and seven strokes behind the state-qualifying pace, respectively.
Class 3A Buffalo Grove Sectional: At Buffalo Grove Golf Club, DeKalb’s TJ Fontana shot a 106 on the day, missing the cut-off for state advancement.
GIRLS GOLF
Class 1A Aurora Central Catholic Sectional: At Phillips Park Golf Course, Aleia Lauer shot a 104 for Genoa-Kingston, missing the threshold to qualify for state.
Sammy Kerlin carded a 105 to finish her season for Hinckley-Big Rock.
BOYS SOCCER
IMSA 7, Indian Creek 0: At Aurora, the Timberwolves were shut out at the Little Ten Conference tournament.
Somonauk 7, Hinckley-Big Rock 0: At Somonauk, the Royals suffered a one-sided loss on the road in LTC tournament action.
West Chicago 6, DeKalb 0: At West Chicago, the Barbs struggled against the Wildcats in a road loss.
• Alex Kantecki contributed to this report.