Benicia High’s girls golf team solidified its hold on first place in the Solano County Athletic Conference with a 261-282 victory over visiting American Canyon in a makeup match at Mare Island on Monday.

Sofia Young won medalist honors after shooting a season-best 35. Young, the two-time defending SCAC Golfer of the Year, birdied holes 4, 5, 7 and 9.

Freshman Angel Antonio continued her impressive season with a 40 and teammate Lacey Tsutsui added a 55. Freshman Alexis Valentine shot a 63, and teammates Erika Johnson and Megan Saari each shot a 68. Johnson drove the green on the par-4 seventh hole. Melita Poehleman led American Canyon (3-5 SCAC) with a 51.

Benicia (7-1 SCAC) took on American Canyon again on Tuesday at Chardonnay and takes on Bethel on Thursday at Blue Rock Springs.

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