Johnson, Franklin Regional win WCCA girls golf title

Gianna Johnson captured the championship in a tiebreaker with Izzy Aigner of GCC

Thu Sep 07, 2023 - 8:36PM

Dan Flickinger Dan Flickinger
Gianna Johnson shot a four-over-par 40 to claim the WCCA girls golf championship. (Photo by www.westernpasports.com)Gianna Johnson shot a four-over-par 40 to claim the WCCA girls golf championship. (Photo by www.westernpasports.com)

Last Updated: Mon Sep 11, 2023 - 5:29PM

Franklin Regional sophomore Gianna Johnson played the best round of her season, winning a scorecard tiebreaker to claim the Westmoreland County Coaches Association girls golf title on Thursday.

Playing at Champion Lakes Golf Course in Bolivar, Johnson fired a four-over-par 40. She tied with Greensburg Central Catholic senior Izzy Aigner, but Johnson had a better score on the fourth hole, giving her the tiebreaker. Milana Yannascoli of Hempfield Area placed third finishing two strokes back followed by Penn-Trafford’s Saylor Kaminski and Mt. Pleasant’s Emily Eutsey who each shot a 45.

Johnson's teammates, Mia Snyder and Ali Boyle, finished sixth and seventh respectively.

Keyed by Johnson’s performance, the Panthers also captured the team title for the third time, carding a score of 182. Penn-Trafford finished nine strokes behind, while GCC placed third with a score of 196.

For a complete photo gallery from the WCCA girls golf championships, please visit Western PA Sports website.