Carpinteria’s Dalton Bowles was above the competition on Tuesday at Montecito Country Club, striking a 72 on the par-71 course.
Behind their senior leader, the Warriors teamed up to defeat former league foe Santa Paula 494-570.
After winning two-straight Frontier League titles, Carpinteria has been elevated to the Tri-Valley League this season.
Bowles, last year’s Frontier League MVP, showed he’s ready to compete at the higher level by carding a one-over par, overcoming greens that Warriors coach John Ward said were fast and tricky at best.
Senior Erik Price turned in an 83.
Carpinteria plays again (9 holes) on Wednesday against Grace Brethren.
