Eastern Massachusetts, September 28, 2025
News Summary
Eastern Massachusetts high school golfers have made headlines this week with remarkable performances on the course. From first-year players to seasoned veterans, golfers have delivered impressive scores and contributed significantly to their teams’ successes. Notable highlights include standout rounds by players from Dover-Sherborn, St. John’s Prep, and Bishop Feehan, solidifying their places in their respective leagues. The blend of young talent and experience has shaped a competitive season, making it one to remember in the local golf scene.
Boston — High School Golfers Shine Across Eastern Mass.
The fairways were buzzing in Eastern Mass. this week as a string of standout rounds lit up scoreboards and left coaches grinning. From veteran sharpshooters to freshmen breaking through, the high school golf scene served up drama, consistency and some downright brilliant golf.
Big names and bigger scores
Jai Moulton from Dover-Sherborn had an excellent week with a 2-over-par 35 at Pinecrest and a 3-under-par 33 at Nashawtuc, aiding the Raiders in achieving a six-match win streak. He didn’t stop there — Jai Moulton delivered outstanding scores with an even-par 32 and a 2-under-par 34 in two Tri-Valley victories.
Over at St. John’s Prep, Seamus O’Holleran led his team to the Cape Cod National Tournament title with a 2-over-par 74 and followed it with an even-par 36 at Turner Hill and a 2-over-par 38 at Ipswich CC, helping Prep secure a 2-0 week.
Canton turned heads when Joey Ryan and Matt Ryan both carded 1-under-par 33s in the team’s program-low total of 134 against Attleboro, resulting in a 150 win at Blue Hills CC.
Jack Sweeney of Malden Catholic was co-medalist with a 1-under-par 35 against Xaverian in a loss, and he carded a 1-over-par 37 in a win over Medford at Bear Hill.
MacKinley Garcia and Gavin Walsh from Bishop Feehan contributed significantly to their team; Garcia racked up 68 points in two wins, while Walsh shot a 3-under-par 33 against Archbishop Williams. In Catholic Central play, Gavin Walsh’s impressive 3-under-par 33 and a 2-over 36 helped Bishop Feehan stay unbeaten in Catholic Central play.
Hanover’s frontman Joey DaCosta was rock solid, shooting even-par 35 twice and a 2-under-par 34 to lead the Hawks to a 3-0 week.
Xaverian’s scoring machine Michael McCormack buried back-to-back low cards with two consecutive rounds at 4-under-par, 32 and 33, leading the Hawks to victories over St. John’s Prep and BC High.
In the Patriot League, Greyson Lane from Duxbury medaled with a 2-under-par 34 in a victory over Whitman-Hanson and followed with a 1-over 37 in a win over Silver Lake.
Whitman-Hanson’s Cam Nehiley was medalist with a 1-over-par 35 against Plymouth South and posted an even-par 36 against Marshfield in league victories.
At Apponequet, Cam Poirier played a steady hand, helping the Lakers to wins against Somerset Berkley and Bridgewater-Raynham, and he posted the second-best score in a win over West Bridgewater.
Scituate produced a pair of headline makers: Harry Grimshaw was the medalist with a 2-under 35 against Plymouth South and recorded the second-lowest score in a victory over Hingham. Freshman Joseph Mulvey was also a medalist against Hingham with an even-par 37.
Why this week mattered
These performances matter because they turned close matches into comfortable wins, tightened races inside leagues, and gave coaches options down the lineup. Young guns and seasoned numbers both delivered — and that balance is what keeps a roster dangerous across a season.
What to watch next
Keep an eye on players delivering low rounds consistently. Names like Jai Moulton, Michael McCormack, and Gavin Walsh are the sorts of scorers who can carry a team through the back half of the schedule. Also watch the chemistry on teams like Canton and Bishop Feehan that are posting team-low totals and stacking wins.
FAQ
Q: What did Jai Moulton do this week?
A: Jai Moulton from Dover-Sherborn had an excellent week with a 2-over-par 35 at Pinecrest and a 3-under-par 33 at Nashawtuc, aiding the Raiders in achieving a six-match win streak.
A: Jai Moulton delivered outstanding scores with an even-par 32 and a 2-under-par 34 in two Tri-Valley victories.
Q: How did Seamus O’Holleran perform?
A: Seamus O’Holleran of St. John’s Prep led his team to the Cape Cod National Tournament title with a 2-over-par 74 and followed it with an even-par 36 at Turner Hill and a 2-over-par 38 at Ipswich CC, helping Prep secure a 2-0 week.
Q: What happened in Canton’s match at Blue Hills CC?
A: Canton’s Joey Ryan and Matt Ryan both carded 1-under-par 33s in the team’s program-low total of 134 against Attleboro, resulting in a 150 win at Blue Hills CC.
Q: Who stood out at Malden Catholic and Xaverian?
A: Jack Sweeney of Malden Catholic was co-medalist with a 1-under-par 35 against Xaverian in a loss, and he carded a 1-over-par 37 in a win over Medford at Bear Hill.
A: Michael McCormack from Xaverian had two consecutive rounds at 4-under-par, 32 and 33, leading the Hawks to victories over St. John’s Prep and BC High.
Q: Any notable performances from Bishop Feehan?
A: MacKinley Garcia and Gavin Walsh from Bishop Feehan contributed significantly to their team; Garcia racked up 68 points in two wins, while Walsh shot a 3-under-par 33 against Archbishop Williams.
A: Gavin Walsh’s impressive 3-under-par 33 and a 2-over 36 helped Bishop Feehan stay unbeaten in Catholic Central play.
Q: What did Scituate players do?
A: Harry Grimshaw from Scituate was the medalist with a 2-under 35 against Plymouth South and recorded the second-lowest score in a victory over Hingham.
A: Joseph Mulvey, a freshman from Scituate, was also a medalist against Hingham with an even-par 37.
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Quick reference table: Standout rounds and results
| Player | School | Highlight(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Jai Moulton | Dover-Sherborn | 2-over-par 35 at Pinecrest; 3-under-par 33 at Nashawtuc; even-par 32 and 2-under-par 34 in two Tri-Valley victories |
| Seamus O’Holleran | St. John’s Prep | 2-over-par 74 (Cape Cod National Tournament title); even-par 36 at Turner Hill; 2-over-par 38 at Ipswich CC; helped Prep secure a 2-0 week |
| Joey Ryan & Matt Ryan | Canton | Both carded 1-under-par 33s in the team’s program-low total of 134 against Attleboro, resulting in a 150 win at Blue Hills CC |
| Jack Sweeney | Malden Catholic | Co-medalist with a 1-under-par 35 against Xaverian in a loss; 1-over-par 37 in a win over Medford at Bear Hill |
| MacKinley Garcia | Bishop Feehan | Racked up 68 points in two wins |
| Gavin Walsh | Bishop Feehan | Shot a 3-under-par 33 against Archbishop Williams; 3-under-par 33 and a 2-over 36 helped Bishop Feehan stay unbeaten in Catholic Central play |
| Joey DaCosta | Hanover | Shot even-par 35 twice and a 2-under-par 34 to lead the Hawks to a 3-0 week |
| Michael McCormack | Xaverian | Two consecutive rounds at 4-under-par, 32 and 33, leading the Hawks to victories over St. John’s Prep and BC High |
| Greyson Lane | Duxbury | 2-under-par 34 medaling in a Patriot League victory over Whitman-Hanson; 1-over 37 in a win over Silver Lake |
| Cam Nehiley | Whitman-Hanson | Medalist with a 1-over-par 35 against Plymouth South; even-par 36 against Marshfield in league victories |
| Cam Poirier | Apponequet | Helped the Lakers to wins against Somerset Berkley and Bridgewater-Raynham; second-best score in a win over West Bridgewater |
| Harry Grimshaw | Scituate | Medalist with a 2-under 35 against Plymouth South; recorded the second-lowest score in a victory over Hingham |
| Joseph Mulvey | Scituate (freshman) | Medalist against Hingham with an even-par 37 |
That’s the roundup — sharp shots, clutch pars and a week that reshuffled a few league leaderboards. Keep your scorecards handy; this season is shaping up to be one for the record book in Eastern Mass..
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