Nativity BVM Golf Team on a Roll: Dominant Performances and a School Record

By: Carrie Miner Yaple | Sportzwire | August 24, 2025 | Photo courtesy Team Photo

The Nativity BVM golf team has been red-hot throughout the month of August, racking up impressive wins and capping off their stretch with a record-breaking performance.

August 7 – Nativity BVM vs. Weatherly

Venue: Schuylkill Country Club

Nativity opened the week with a commanding win over Weatherly. Led by Trey Keating’s solid round of 78, Nativity posted a team score of 348. Weatherly struggled to keep pace, tallying a 402 despite a respectable 92 from Chance Stauffer.

Team Scores:

• Nativity BVM – 348

  • Trey Keating – 78

  • Steve Karinch – 83

  • Ryan Grabowski – 92

  • Andy Smith – 96

• Weatherly – 402

  • Chance Stauffer – 92

  • Matt Adler – 99

  • Eli Brown – 102

  • Jacob Hinkle – 109

Top Performer: Trey Keating (Nativity) – 78

August 8 – Nativity vs. Minersville

Venue: White Birch Golf Course

The team turned in an even better performance against Minersville, with Keating firing a stellar 73. Nativity’s 322 team score was well ahead of Minersville’s 360. Emma Troutman led Minersville with an impressive 75.

Team Scores:

• Nativity BVM – 322

  • Trey Keating – 73

  • Steve Karinch – 79

  • Ryan Grabowski – 83

  • Bo McDonald – 87

• Minersville – 360

  • Emma Troutman – 75

  • Garett Sukeena – 85

  • Lexi Sukeena – 97

  • Sam Misstishen – 103

Top Performer: Trey Keating (Nativity) – 73

August 11 – Nativity vs. Schuylkill Haven

Venue: Schuylkill Country Club

This was a statement win for Nativity. In a closely contested match, they handed Schuylkill Haven its first regular-season loss in two years. Alan Evans of Haven led all scorers with a 72, but Nativity’s balanced team effort earned them a narrow win.

Team Scores:

• Nativity BVM – 331

  • Trey Keating – 78

  • Steve Karinch – 83

  • Andy Smith – 85

  • Ryan Grabowski – 85

• Schuylkill Haven – 336

  • Alan Evans – 72

  • Eli Barton – 84

  • Chase Maley – 86

  • Daniel Fanelli – 94

Top Performer: Ala Evans (Schuylkill Haven) – 72
Note: Haven’s first regular-season loss in two years

August 12 – Nativity vs. Marian Catholic

Venue: White Birch Golf Course

Keating turned in his best round of the season so far, firing a sizzling 70. Despite a strong showing from Marian’s top four players, Nativity held on for a 323–335 victory.

Team Scores:

• Nativity BVM – 323

  • Trey Keating – 70

  • Steve Karinch – 83

  • Andy Smith – 85

  • Ryan Grabowski – 85

• Marian Catholic – 335

  • Carter Grant – 82

  • Sam Farrone – 83

  • Brayden Grant – 84

  • Alex Krapf – 86

  • Collin Yurkanin – 86 (5th score not counted)

Top Performer: Trey Keating (Nativity) – 70

August 14 – Nativity vs. Mahanoy Area

Venue: Schuylkill Country Club

Keating once again led the way with a 42-37—79. Nativity’s steady play was enough to outpace Mahanoy Area’s 384 team total.

Team Scores:

• Nativity BVM – 342

  • Trey Keating – 79 (42–37)

  • Bo McDonald – 85 (47–38)

  • Steve Karinch – 87 (43–44)

  • Nick Clark – 91 (49–42)

• Mahanoy Area – 384

  • Chase McCole – 86 (45–41)

  • Haden Kachula – 87 (46–41)

  • Connor Bowman – 90 (46–44)

  • Colby Wagner – 121 (65–56)

Top Performer: Trey Keating (Nativity) – 79

August 21 – Nativity Breaks School Record vs. Weatherly

Nativity ended the stretch with a historic performance, setting a new school record for lowest team score with a 299 in a lopsided win over Weatherly (359). Keating and Grabowski both fired even-par 72s, followed closely by Smith and Karinch.

Team Scores:

• Nativity BVM – 299 (New School Record)

  • Trey Keating – 72

  • Ryan Grabowski – 72

  • Andy Smith – 77

  • Steve Karinch – 78

• Weatherly – 359 (individual scores not listed)

Top Performers:

• Trey Keating – 72

• Ryan Grabowski – 72

The Nativity BVM golf team is on a tear, winning six straight matches and showing significant improvement with each outing. The highlight came on August 21st when the team shattered the school scoring record with a combined 299.

Key Highlights:

• Trey Keating has been dominant, with rounds of 78, 73, 78, 70, 79, and 72.

• The team has shown depth and consistency, with multiple players contributing sub-85 rounds across matches.

• Nativity handed Schuylkill Haven its first regular-season loss in two years.

• Their performance against Weatherly on August 21st marked a historic milestone.

With momentum on their side and record-breaking form, Nativity BVM is a team to watch as the season continues.

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