Athletes of the week – 11/11/09
(Photos courtesy of Saddleback and Irvine Valley Colleges)
Linda Edelstein
Edelstein led the Gauchos to second place in the Orange Empire Conference finals, she also led the team with a 162 point total, on 36 holes.
Edelstein averaged 82.5 strokes per round in OEC play and earned all-OEC honors with teammate Brittany Schlachter.
Gary Sabella won co- coach of the year as well.
The Gauchos head to the playoffs for the 10th time in the past 11 years, missing only last season.
Nicole Rivera
Nicole Rivera totally took control of the Orange Empire Conference Finals last Thursday, with a two under par score of 71.
She dominated the field and no one finished within six strokes of her while she earned OEC player of the year. The second time in a row a Laser earned the honor.
Felicia Titus earned the honor last season.
The freshman is a graduate of Cypress High School