West Linn girls golf team wins Three Rivers League tournament

Lions shoot season-best 319 to top Lakeridge and Lake Oswego at RedTail Golf Club

Apr. 14, 2026 at 11:25pm

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A vibrant, cubist-style painting depicting a girls golf match, with sharp geometric shapes in shades of green, blue, and brown overlapping to create a dynamic, fragmented visual representation of the competition.West Linn's breakthrough win at the Three Rivers League golf tournament showcases the team's rising talent and competitive spirit.Lake Oswego Today

The West Linn girls golf team captured its first Three Rivers League tournament victory of the 2026 season, carding a team score of 319 to top Lakeridge (343) and Lake Oswego (350) at RedTail Golf Club in Beaverton. West Linn was led by a third-place individual finish from sophomore Brianna Chen, who shot a 4-over-par 76.

Why it matters

This win marks a breakthrough performance for the West Linn girls golf team, which had struggled in recent years to compete with the top programs in the Three Rivers League. The Lions' strong team effort and individual performances show they have the talent to challenge the league's elite this season.

The details

West Linn carded a team score of 319, led by Chen's 76, a 6th-place finish from senior Mika Baksay (80), a 7th-place finish from senior Xinyue Cao (81), and a 9th-place finish from senior Grace Geyer (82). Lakeridge was paced by sophomore medalist Hannah Wendorf's 2-under-par 70, while Lake Oswego finished third without defending league champion Hailey Lim in the lineup.

  • The tournament was held on Monday, April 13, 2026 at RedTail Golf Club in Beaverton.

The players

Brianna Chen

A sophomore on the West Linn girls golf team who placed third overall with a 4-over-par 76.

Mika Baksay

A senior on the West Linn girls golf team who finished in 6th place with a score of 80.

Xinyue Cao

A senior on the West Linn girls golf team who finished in 7th place with a score of 81.

Grace Geyer

A senior on the West Linn girls golf team who finished in 9th place with a score of 82.

Hannah Wendorf

A sophomore on the Lakeridge girls golf team who was the individual medalist with a 2-under-par 70.

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What they’re saying

“I think our team did exceptionally well today. We had two players shoot PRs and we placed first as a team for the first time in a couple of years, which is really exciting. I'm super proud of how everyone performed.”

— Brianna Chen, West Linn sophomore

“My team did really well. I'm so proud of how far we've come and they all have been improving so much. (And I'm) proud of how I did today because I've been seeing some improvement in my game, and each match, I've been playing better.”

— Hannah Wendorf, Lakeridge sophomore

“I felt that my performance was good overall, but a little shaky on striking the ball. The team did a great job, with everyone working hard and a positive vibe as we continue the season.”

— Kennady Hottel, Lake Oswego senior

What’s next

The Three Rivers League girls golf season will continue with the next tournament scheduled for Monday, April 27 at Langdon Farms Golf Club.

The takeaway

This victory for the West Linn girls golf team demonstrates their ability to compete with the top programs in the Three Rivers League this season. With strong individual performances and a balanced team effort, the Lions have positioned themselves as a contender for the league title.