The Healdsburg High School Girls Varsity Golf team got off to another strong start in the 2025 season. After posting a 4–1 record in preseason play, the Greyhounds traveled to Ukiah for their first official league match and came away with a decisive 239–293 victory. The team was led by Brooklyn Viramontes, who carded the day’s low round with a sharp 41.
In addition, Siena Yielding was announced as team captain for the 2025 season, bringing her leadership and experience to a talented, motivated group of players.
“This opening league win sets the tone for a season of growth and high expectations,” said coach Todd Au following the Sept. 16 match in Ukiah.
A week later they did it again, continuing their successful 2025 campaign with another “eye-popping victory,” according to coach Au, by defeating the Montgomery Vikings by 80 strokes at Tayman Golf Park on Sept. 18. It marked their second straight league match win, and sixth win against one loss in season-long play.
The charge was again led by a 2-over-par 37 by Viramontes, who had birdies on both the No. 1 and No. 9 holes. But each of Healdsburg’s six swingers bested their Montgomery competitors, scoring between 37 and 53 while the Viking girls scored between 56 and 69.
The afternoon brought perfect low-80s weather—a welcome change after Sonoma County’s recent heat wave—and the Greyhounds took full advantage. Several players either matched or set personal bests, highlighted by standout performances from Zella Santana (51), Amber Dihman (49) and Keira Au (44).
Team captain Yielding has the highest score on the nine-hole course, but her 53 was still lower than the best Montgomery score by Carissa Skultety (56).
“With this commanding win, Healdsburg adds yet another statement victory to their season, showing both depth and momentum as the league schedule continues,” Au said. Healdsburg won the NBL-Redwood league play in girls golf last year, its only loss coming to Maria Carrillo.
This week Healdsburg met Maria Carrillo at Tayman Park on Tuesday, Sept. 23. The team won that match, too, besting Maria Carrillo. Their next one-on-one match is Sept. 30 against Ukiah here in Healdsburg, though a four-school league tournament will be held in Ukiah on Sept. 25.
