BOYS' GOLF TEAM captures mesa league AND METRO CONFERENCE titleS - fOURTH CONSECUTIVE
The Eastlake Titans Boys Golf Team ended the 2015 spring golf season in very strong fashion, going undefeated in league play en route to capturing its fourth consecutive Mesa League Boys Golf Title and finishing atop the entire Metro Conference. With most of the players having to balance out their hectic schedules - especially for some of the sophomores and juniors on the team (there are no seniors on this year's squad) who had to find a way to balance their A.P./Honors course loads, volunteer commitments along with the demands bestowed upon a high school golfer - this season marked a remarkable display of a complete team effort led by competent coaching, sheer determination and hard work by the entire team to achieve the successful end result.
2015 HIGHLIGHTS
- Team Scoring Leader: Matthew Modelo (11)
- Mesa League Championship Runner-Up: Matthew Modelo (11)
- Mesa League Match Play Champion, Runner-Up and Third Place: Jacky Ahn (11), Matthew Modelo (11) & Jumpei Hanaoka (9)
- Representative Eastlake Titans to make Mesa League First Team: Armando Castro (11), Matthew Modelo (11), Troy Nelson (11), Davis Harris (10)
- Eastlake Titans Representing School at CIF Golf Championship: Jacky Ahn (11), Armando Castro (11), Matthew Modelo (11), Troy Nelson (11), Jerome Nicdao (11), Davis Harris (10)
The entire team had a great time competing as well as "bonding whether walking the links during practice rounds with teammates or making new friends from other schools during the heat of the
battle. The boys are already looking forward to next year. And, because the team carried no seniors this year, next year's team looks to be a force to be reckoned with," stated Coach
Barrett. Finally, with some of the strong skills demonstrated by the stable of solid freshman golfers - Jumpei Hanaoka, Cal Johnson, Sam Lee and Desi Rodelas - it certainly appears that
Eastlake Golf will continue to thrive in the years to come.
If you or someone you know is interested in playing golf for the Eastlake Titans golf team, please feel free to contact me.
GO TITANS GOLF!
Regards,
Coach Robert Barrett
Phone: (619) 397-3880
Email: robert.barrett@sweetwaterschools.org
BOYS' GOLF TEAM wins lions tourney in temecula - 1st of 20-team field
The Eastlake Titans Boys Golf Team ended the 2015 spring golf season in very strong fashion, going undefeated in league play enroute to capturing its fourth consecutive Mesa League Boys Golf Title and finishing atop the entire Metro Conference. With most of the players having to balance out their hectic schedules - especially for some of the sophomores and juniors on the team (there are no seniors on this year's squad) who must find a way to balance their A.P./Honors course loads, volunteer commitments along with the demands bestowed upon a high school golfer - this season marked a remarkable display of a complete team effort led by competent coaching, sheer determination and hard work by the entire team to achieve the successful end result.
Some of this year's successes:
- Mesa League Championship Runner-Up: Matthew Modelo (11)
- Team Scoring Leader: Matthew Modelo (11)
- Mesa League Match Play Champion, Runner-Up and Third Place: Jacky Ahn (11), Matthew Modelo (11) & Jumpei Hanaoka (9)
- Eastlake Titans Making First Team Mesa League: Armando Castro (11), Matthew Modelo (11), Troy Nelson (11), Davis Harris (10)
- Eastlake Titans Representing School at CIF Golf Championship: Jacky Ahn (11), Armando Castro (11), Matthew Modelo (11), Troy Nelson (11), Jerome Nicdao (11), Davis Harris (10)
- Sole Eastlake Titan Advancing to Day 2 CIFs: Armando Castro (11)
The entire team had a great time competing this season and is already looking forward to next year. And, because the team carried no seniors this year, next year's team looks to be a force to be reckoned with. Finally, with some of the strong skills demonstrated by the freshman class, e.g. Jumpei Hanaoka, Cal Johnson, Sam Lee and Desi Rodelas, it certainly appears that Coach Barrett has a stable of strong players to keep the winning going for many more seasons to come.
If you or someone you know is interested in playing golf for the Eastlake Titans golf team, please feel free to contact me.
GO TITANS GOLF TEAM!
Regards,
Coach Robert Barrett
Phone: (619) 397-3880
Email: robert.barrett@sweetwaterschools.org
BOYS GOLF TEAM TRYOUTS FEBRUARY 17, 2015 EASTLAKE COUNTRY CLUB
If you are interested in trying out for one of the spots on the 2015, two-time, defending Mesa League Champion Boy's Golf
Team, come on out to Eastlake Golf Course after school Tuesday through Thursday, February 17-19, 2015.
Skills assessment will be conducted on the driving range, short game area and putting green followed by 9-hole on-course play each day of tryouts.
Assessment will be conducted by head coach Bob Barret and assistant coaches Matt and D.J.
Additional information may be provided on added assessment days as deemed necessary.
**Important note: You must have your Spring Sports package completely filled out and turned into the ASB office prior to
tryouts.
Results on player selection will be posted here on the website by Friday evening.
Thank you for your interest in the Eastlake Titans Boys Golf Program and good luck to all participants.
Regards,
Coach Robert Barrett
Phone: (619) 397-3880
Email: robert.barrett@sweetwaterschools.org
2014 Mesa League Conference Individual Championship
Mesa League Conference Champion and Most Valuable Player - Matthew Modelo and Eastlake Head Coach Robert Barrett
Eastlake High School was well represented at the 2014 Mesa League Conference Golf Championships. Top golfers from Mesa League High Schools battled it out over two days on two golf courses - Bonita Golf Course, Day 1, and Admiral Baker North Course, Day 2. Winds were up on both days which made the 36-hole tourney an extra challenge for the golfers.
The top 20 golfers from the Day 1 field advanced to Day 2 with all Titans golfers advancing. All Titans golfers played well earning second or first team honors. The tournament champion was decided in a sudden death playoff between Eastlake's Matthew Modelo and Mater Dei's, Jose Olazabal, who led the tournament after Day 1. In the end, Modelo came out victorious in an exciting finish.
Congratulations to all Titans Golfers and good luck in the upcoming CIF Playoffs the end of the month!
2014 MESA LEAGUE CONFERENCE 1st Team: Jacky Ahn, Matthew Modelo & Dylan Sullivan
2014 MESA LEAGUE CONFERENCE 2nd Team: Davis Harris, Troy Nelson & Alex Valdovinos
Titans Golf Team 1st Annual Long Drive Fundraiser
The Boys Titans Golf Team held their 1st Annual Long Drive Competition on beautiful hole 14 of the team's home course, Eastlake Country Club. Coach Barrett and Coach Matt organized the hitting session providing the players with the same three golf balls each for three opportunities to go the maximum distance. Of course, the player's ball must stay in the fairway for it to count.
Sophomore,Jacky Ahn hit first, with his longest ball measuring close to 290 yards, followed by Brandon Trevino (Sr.), Troy Nelson (Soph.), Davis Harris (Frosh.), Matthew Modelo (Frosh.), Dylan Sullivan (Sr.), then finally Alex Valdovinos (Sr.).
On Alex's last of his three drives, he maxed out at 313 yards!!! Blowing past his competition and taking home the first event's long drive plaque, Alex later on would say that he attributes his driving strength to "...drinking at least one tall glass of milk each day."
Players raised funds with donors either pledging money per yard gained based on the player's driving distance or pledging a flat fee. Thank you to all of the supporters for your generosity and support towards Eastlake Titans Golf.
And...congratulations, Alex, on the whopper!!