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Girl Power! Local Girl is First to Ever Win Boys State Golfing Title

John Eagan

Story Created: May 29, 2008 at 10:40 AM EST

Story Updated: May 29, 2008 at 10:52 AM EST

     There was a bit of a surprise in the Rhode Island boys state golf tournament.
     It wasn't the fact that a freshman won the whole thing, but that the freshman just happens to be a girl. 
     La Salle's Juliet Vongphoumy shot an even par 71 Tuesday and a 77 Wednesday for a two stroke victory in the tournament. 
     Juliet learned the game at Button Hole and it seems she learned it well...becoming the first Rhode Island female ever to win the boys title.
     ABC 6 sports anchor Don Coyne spoke with Vongphoumy after her big win...

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