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Women's Golf Welcomes Four Golfers To Join Squad In 2024-25
5/20/2024 12:36:00 PM | Women's Golf
HAMDEN, Conn. – Quinnipiac women's golf Head Coach John O'Connor has announced the additions of Marisa Flores (Paramus, New Jersey), Sophia Fujita (Torrance, California), Amy Goddard (Toronto, Ontario), and Vaidehi Shah (Bridgewater, New Jersey) to the team for the 2024-2025 golf season.
"I'm excited to add these four golfers to our roster and hope that we can continue to elevate the golf program at Quinnipiac University and continue to be a team that consistently performs well in the classroom. All four of these golfers will try to vie for a spot competing on a team that continues to be one of the best teams in the MAAC and throughout the Northeast. Sophia Fujita has proven to be a great competitor in Southern California and has won numerous highly competitive tournaments. Vaidehi Shah and Marisa Flores have dominated high school golf in New Jersey, and both should have an impact on our team. Amy Goddard has done well in Canada and is extremely competitive in Canadian Junior Golf." – Head Coach John O'Connor
Marisa Flores (Paramus, New Jersey)
A New Jersey native, Flores has placed in the top three in four of the high school tournaments she played this season and has been varsity team captain for two seasons. A four-year member of the varsity team, Flores was named to the All-County First Team in her sophomore and junior seasons, All-Conference First Team in her first three high school seasons and was named to the All-State Team her junior year. Flores is a National Honor Society Executive Board member, a Science National Honor Society member, a St. Brigid Society member, and has maintained Honor Role throughout high school.
Sophia Fujita (Torrance, California)
A four-year member of the varsity golf team at North Torrance High School in Torrance, California, Sophia Fujita was named the team's captain. In her senior season, Fujita was named Ocean League champion and Player of the Year. Fujita has qualified for the CIF Regionals all four of her high school seasons and has been named to the Ocean League First Team four times. Fujita plays for the SCPGA Toyota Tour Cup and is a Toyota Tour Cup champion and has represented SoCal twice in the SoCal vs Norcal Championship and Challenge Cup held at the famous Pebble Beach Golf Course.
Amy Goddard (Toronto, Ontario)
A three-time winner of the All-Star Golf award at the Holy Name of Mary College School, Goddard is the team captain and was the first student to make it to the Provincial finals. Goddard has placed multiple top-three finishes throughout her high school career. Goddard's proudest achievements include receiving a third-place medal in a Golf Canada event and has made the cut in a national event with over 90 competitors.
Vaidehi Shah (Bridgewater, New Jersey)
A Bridgewater, New Jersey native, Shah was named the Bridgewater-Rarita High School women's golf team captain. In 2024, Shah was named to the New Jersey Girls All-State Second Team after being named to the All-State Third Team the prior season. Shah is a three-time Skyland Tournament Champion (2021-2023) and a one-time Somerset County Champion (2022). Throughout her four years of high school, Shah was named to the All-Skyland Conference Delaware Division First Team each season while shooting a low round of -4 (68) at the Skyland Conference Tournament in 2024. Shah is a member of the French Honor Society and has earned honor roll and high honor roll throughout high school.
The incoming class will be joining the Bobcats for the 2024-2025 season as they look to help bring the Bobcats their fourth MAAC championship in five years.
"I'm excited to add these four golfers to our roster and hope that we can continue to elevate the golf program at Quinnipiac University and continue to be a team that consistently performs well in the classroom. All four of these golfers will try to vie for a spot competing on a team that continues to be one of the best teams in the MAAC and throughout the Northeast. Sophia Fujita has proven to be a great competitor in Southern California and has won numerous highly competitive tournaments. Vaidehi Shah and Marisa Flores have dominated high school golf in New Jersey, and both should have an impact on our team. Amy Goddard has done well in Canada and is extremely competitive in Canadian Junior Golf." – Head Coach John O'Connor
Marisa Flores (Paramus, New Jersey)
A New Jersey native, Flores has placed in the top three in four of the high school tournaments she played this season and has been varsity team captain for two seasons. A four-year member of the varsity team, Flores was named to the All-County First Team in her sophomore and junior seasons, All-Conference First Team in her first three high school seasons and was named to the All-State Team her junior year. Flores is a National Honor Society Executive Board member, a Science National Honor Society member, a St. Brigid Society member, and has maintained Honor Role throughout high school.
Sophia Fujita (Torrance, California)
A four-year member of the varsity golf team at North Torrance High School in Torrance, California, Sophia Fujita was named the team's captain. In her senior season, Fujita was named Ocean League champion and Player of the Year. Fujita has qualified for the CIF Regionals all four of her high school seasons and has been named to the Ocean League First Team four times. Fujita plays for the SCPGA Toyota Tour Cup and is a Toyota Tour Cup champion and has represented SoCal twice in the SoCal vs Norcal Championship and Challenge Cup held at the famous Pebble Beach Golf Course.
Amy Goddard (Toronto, Ontario)
A three-time winner of the All-Star Golf award at the Holy Name of Mary College School, Goddard is the team captain and was the first student to make it to the Provincial finals. Goddard has placed multiple top-three finishes throughout her high school career. Goddard's proudest achievements include receiving a third-place medal in a Golf Canada event and has made the cut in a national event with over 90 competitors.
Vaidehi Shah (Bridgewater, New Jersey)
A Bridgewater, New Jersey native, Shah was named the Bridgewater-Rarita High School women's golf team captain. In 2024, Shah was named to the New Jersey Girls All-State Second Team after being named to the All-State Third Team the prior season. Shah is a three-time Skyland Tournament Champion (2021-2023) and a one-time Somerset County Champion (2022). Throughout her four years of high school, Shah was named to the All-Skyland Conference Delaware Division First Team each season while shooting a low round of -4 (68) at the Skyland Conference Tournament in 2024. Shah is a member of the French Honor Society and has earned honor roll and high honor roll throughout high school.
The incoming class will be joining the Bobcats for the 2024-2025 season as they look to help bring the Bobcats their fourth MAAC championship in five years.
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