Lower Merion’s Seiji Sako is Main Line Boys Athlete of the Week (Oct. 30-Nov. 5)

Posted On: Monday, October 30, 2023
By: ldevlin

A sophomore at Lower Merion, Sako finished fourth at the recent PIAA 3A boys golf championship, shooting rounds of 68 (four under par) and 70 at the Penn State University Blue Course and finishing only one stroke out of a three-way playoff for first place. Last July, Sako teamed with Ian Larsen to win the 37th annual Francis X Hussey Memorial tournament at Rolling Green Golf Club. Off the golf course, Sako participates in Science Olympiad at Lower Merion and plays trombone in the school’s Jazz Band.

Fun facts – Seiji Sako

Favorite movie: Happy Gilmore.

Favorite athlete: Justin Tucker.

Favorite team: Baltimore Ravens.

Favorite pre-match meal: Chick-Fil-A.

Person I most admire: Jordan Spieth.

Family members: parents Masao and Chiharu, sister Hina.

Click HERE to read the full interview.

Seiji Sako (Photo courtesy of Lower Merion High School)