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Girls Golf Season Comes to a Close

Eli Prunckle, Staff Writer • October 31, 2025

The Santa Barbara High School (SBHS) girls golf team, coached by Ryan Throop, has a record of 4-11 for the 2025 season. Their final match took place Monday, Oct. 20. Coach Throop said that, “our team...

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