Warriors Earn Golf and Tennis Weekly Awards

LC State's Giulia Belfontali and Rafael Bonnet de Larbogne recognized by conferences

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:00pm

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The LC State Warriors earned a pair of conference weekly honors, with Giulia Belfontali named the Cascade Conference McDonald's Women's Golfer of the Week and Rafael Bonnet de Larbogne tabbed the GSAC Men's Tennis Player of the Week.

Why it matters

The awards highlight the strong performances of LC State's student-athletes in golf and tennis, showcasing the university's athletic excellence and competitiveness within their respective conferences.

The details

Belfontali tied for 17th individually at the competitive Roadrunner Spring Invite in Georgia, posting the best round of any Warrior with a 1-over, 73 on Tuesday. Bonnet de Larbogne earned two singles wins and did not lose in doubles action, helping LC State upset No. 13 Missouri Baptist to end the regular season.

  • Belfontali's award is her third of the 2025-26 season.
  • This is the first weekly honor of Bonnet de Larbogne's career.

The players

Giulia Belfontali

A sophomore on the LC State women's golf team.

Rafael Bonnet de Larbogne

A junior on the LC State men's tennis team.

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What they’re saying

“LC State earned a pair of conference honors on Monday as Giulia Belfontali was named the Cascade Conference McDonald's Player of the Week, presented by Urban Edge Network, in CCC women's golf, and Rafael Bonnet de Larbogne was tabbed the GSAC Men's Tennis Player of the Week, presented by Athletic Solutions.”

— Alisha Alexander, Assistant Athletic Director-Sports Information

What’s next

LC State Golf wraps up the regular season next week at the Tournament of Knights I Portland set for Apr. 13-14. The Warrior Men's Tennis team opens postseason play at the GSAC Tournament in Glendale Apr. 16-18.

The takeaway

The weekly awards for Belfontali and Bonnet de Larbogne demonstrate the depth and talent of LC State's athletic programs, with student-athletes excelling in both golf and tennis and positioning their teams for success in the postseason.