La Salle freshman becomes first girl to win state golf title

Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach
State golf champion Juliet Vongphoumy gets a hug from her mother, Khingthong Vongphoumy, as her fater, Sinpaseuth Vongphoumy, looks on today.

By JOHN GILLOOLY
Journal Sports Writer

CRANSTON - Juliet Vongphoumy became the first girl to win the Rhode Island Interscholastic League co-ed individual golf title as the La Salle freshman, playing from the women's tees, posted a final-round 77 today at the Cranston Country Club and captured the title in the 36-hole state tournament.

Vongphoumy's six-over performance, combined with an even-par 71 yesterday, gave her a 36-hole total of 148 and a two-stroke margin of victory over runner-up Justin Misiaszek of Burrillville.

In tomorrow's Journal and online at HSGameTime.com, Jim Donaldson will have a profile of Vongphoumy and her unusual road to the top of the state high school golf scene.

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