SACRAMENTO, Calif. -  St. Francis senior golfers Olivia Alcoran and Patricia Sweeney from The First Tee of Greater Sacramento have earned the national designation of The First Tee Scholar - Class of 2018-2019. The First Tee Scholars Program is a distinction awarded to teen participants who excel in academics, leadership, character development, and chapter and community involvement.

Senior Patricia Sweeney was named the Team MVP. She led the team in scoring average in duals (36.3) and 18 holes (82.8) and earned medalist honors in three events, earning All-Delta League honors for the fourth time in her career.

Senior Olivia Alcoran finished her career with the Integrity in the Moment Award. She posted a 37.2 scoring average in duals and 83.8 18-hole average. She earned All-Della League honors for the fourth time in her career.

Both will graduate from St. Francis next week. Sweeney will be attending Boston College, while Alcoran will be attending UC – San Diego.

With this designation, all scholars have the opportunity to apply for any educational scholarship programs offered through The First Tee to attend a participating college or university.