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West Montgomery takes home the 1A State Championship

In spite of deteriorating conditions scoring across all four sites were improving over the first day scoring. In the 1A Classification Bishop McGuinness started off the day in the lead by one stroke just ahead of West Montgomery and five ahead of Highland Tech.  

West Montgomery, from their number one Ethan Dennis to their number five Charlie Maness played consistent solid golf. Not one of W. Montgomery’s players posted below par rounds but all posted rounds within five strokes of par or less. For a golf coach this type of


team is much mores desirable than one with a superstar. Ethan Dennis and Ethan Sasser both turned in identical scores of 74 and that was backed up by Dylan Kennedy with a 75 and Charlie Maness with a 77 for a second day total of 300 and a two day total of 612 and the championship.

Stanhope Johnson of Bishop McGuinness continued his leadership with a score of 70 improving over his first day round of 75. Following Johnson’s improving game on day two was McGuinness’s number two William Whitacre. On day one Whitacre ran into a buzz saw resulting in a score of 84 but

came back on day two with a 78. As for improving rounds on day two it stopped with Johnson and Whitacre. The rest of McGuinness’s players posted higher second day rounds resulting in a second place finish for the championship.

Greg Bunner playing for Highland Tech won the Medalist honors for the second year in a row with a two day total of 142. Colyn Petty playing for Swain was the posted the lowest two day score among the individuals who qualified to play. Click here for all the scores.......

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Bishop McGuinness Captures MidWest 1A Regional

Elkin, NC – May 3, 2010 – Cedarbrook Country Club – The 1A MidWest regional look for a while like it may have to wait till Tuesday because of all of the rain. The first tee time was originally set for 8am but due to the rain it was pushed all the way back to noon and then they had to use a shot gun start

Once they got rolling the rain stopped and never came back. The course

conditions may have been a problem but not for Stanhope Johnson from Bishop McGuinesswho carded a round of 68 which also won him the Medalist honors for the event.

There was a tie for second place Medalist between Matt Elliott from West Wilkes with a 71 and Ethan Sasser from West Montgomery with a 71. Ethan Sasser won second place Medalist honors in a playoff.

The three individuals going to the State Championship are Matt Elliott from West Wilkes, Ryan Wilson from North Stokes and Ben Vogler from East Surry.  

Going to the state is nothing new for Bishop McGuiness or for three of their players. So an experience team will travel to Pinehurst where they will not have to face Topsail who beat up on the Villains last year.

West Montgomery and Gray Stone Day will join Bishop McGuiness at the State. Gray Stone was on hand last year and fell four strokes behind Bishop McGuiness.

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Salisbury Smothers All Comers in MidWest 2A

Statesville, NC May 3, 2010 – Fox Den CC – The Midwest 2A Regional became another step in the march by Salisbury to accomplish its desired end, a state championship. At the first of this season Coach Snyder said that he and his team are going to do every thing possible to bring home the state championship to Salisbury High.

This years team set a new school 9 hole record one week and before the ink was dry on the new record they recorded another one. Salisbury’s

victory at the regional is evidence of their relentless march towards improving.

Salisbury finished the season with a stroke average of 145 for nine holes and today they shot a 286 for 18 holes. This is the team to watch at the state. Last year North Lincoln won the 2A title with a two day total of 600.

Today Salisbury put 35 strokes between them and second place  Forest Hills. Roy Dixon pored on the heat today posting a 69 with fellow players Alex Nianouris

 

 

and Clark Alcorn one stroke off their leaders pace. If Troy Beaver gets hot then records will fall by the wayside. Beaver can light up the sky when his “A” game is on. This team is just staked to the hilt with talent.  

Going to the state with Salisbury is Forest Hills and South Stokes with rounds of 321 and 324 respectfully. Taylor Coalson and Justin Young of N. Surry along with Zach Joines of Wilkes Central will be making the trip to Buies Creek.

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Grimsley Wins MidWest 4A Regionals

Greensboro, NC May 3, 2010 – Forest Oaks CC – The MidWest 4A regional was won by Grimsley High by two strokes over Davie County. Grimsley, Davie County and Southeast Guilford will be going to the state playoffs.

Grimsley will be returning to the state playoffs to make amends for their 11th place finish in the state championship. The score Grimsley posted today will bode well for them if they can repeat that this time around. A couple of 310 will put them in the middle of the pack.

Christian Hawley from Glenn, currently ranked 6th in the NC Junior Boys Rankings and headed for NC State will be going to the state playoffs. Hawley shot a round of 70.

Following Hawley to the state are Davis Hoke from SW Guilford and Drew Johnson from NW Gilford. The top three lowest scoring individuals who are not members of a team that is going to state are selected as individuals and will compete as such at the state championships.

The one surprise is the absence of Porter Ridge. They were producing more than qualifying scores all season to come up short at the regionals. Click for the scores.. Click here for all individual scores.....

     

Salisbury Finishes with a Clean Sweep of the Central Carolina 2A Conference

Thomasville, NC – April 27, 2010Colonial Country Club – The Central Carolina 2A Conference wrapped up their season at Colonial Country Club with the usual outcome. Salisbury had a hard time topping

their last outing which was an eye popping 135 however they managed to shoot a more than respectable 149.Central Davidson came home in second with a 163 at Colonial. East Davidson was third with a 168 that gave them a one stroke margin over Central Davidson for second place in the conference.

Clark Alcorn won yet another Medalist honor with a 36. Alcorn’s

 

first place finish was followed by his three team mates Alex Nianouris, Rox Dixon and Alex Lee who finished second, third and fourth respectfully. This type of finish for Salisbury is what they have been doing all season and the reason for their extremely good showing this season. Click here for all the up to date scores.....
     
JM Robinson Captures the South Piedmont 3A Championship

Huntersville, NC April 26, 2010 Skybrook Country Club – JM Robinson scraps by Hickory Ridge

with one stroke to win the final conference match of the 2010 season.The race between these two teams has been close all season. Robinson won by a mere eighteen strokes.

Robinson will travel to Statesville next week for the 3A Midwest

regional. Along with Robinson will be Cox Mill, Hickory Ridge and Mt. Pleasant. 

In the match at Shybrook Tom Farrell of Robinson won the Medalist honors while team mate Trevor Cone placed second. Evan Danchenka from Hickory Ridge took home third place. Click here for all of the up to date scores.....

     
Records are made to be broken

China Grove, NC – April 21, 2010 - Warrior Golf Club – Salisbury broke a record this season and then revisited that number another time this season. Well, they just went and set a new all time low record for nine holes. The new number is 135. Unbelievable!

They carded that new record low with a pair of 33’s and a 32.

Salisbury’s number four came in with a 37. The 32 belonged to Troy Beaver and the pair of 33’s belonged to Roy Dixon and Alex Nianouris. Rounding out the top four scores for Salisbury was Joseph Rusher with a 37.

East and West Davidson battled to a tie for second place at Warrior with a pair of 163’s.

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Top Ten Finishers

Troy Beaver Salisbury 32
Roy Dixon Salisbury 33
Alex Nianouris Salisbury 33
Forest Reynolds C. Davidson 36
Joseph Rusher Salisbury 37
Jake Hartman W. Davidson 37
Clark Alcorn Salisbury 38
Alex Lee Salisbury 38
Chase Parks C. Davidson 39
Spencer Everhart E. Davidson 40
 
     

Salisbury Claims County Championship

Kannapolis, NC - April 20, 2010 - The Club at Irish Creek -  The Rowan County High School Golf Championship was held Tuesday at the Club at Irish Creek and Salisbury High walked off with it on a score of 291.

Roy Dixon is continuing his superb play by finishing the round under par at 69. All of his team mates came in at at now more than five over par. This team is set for the regionals and the State.

Salisbury  291 East Rowan  335
Roy Dixon  69* Preston Rogers79*
Alex Nianouris 73* Mason Preslar  83*
Troy Beaver  73* Connor Lowman85
Alex Lee  76* Jared Hough  88
Clark Alcorn  76* James Lohr  88
Joseph Rusher  83* Devin Smith  91
   
Carson  340 South Rowan  376
Tyler Crossen  80* Josh Lowder  84*
Matt Yates  85 Nick Goodnight  96
Colby Smith  86 Andrew Moody  97
Christian Shuping  89 Corey Christy  99
Andrew Purcell  92 Jacob Nance  102
John Hinson  95 Luke Rary  107
West Rowan  386 Individuals
James DeCoster  93 Wade Butner (SHS)   80
Coleman Phifer  95 Alex Austin (SHS)  82
Spencer White  96 Garrett Yelton  (SHS)  89
Zach Hunter  102 Brett Leslie  (ER)  92
Christian Hedrick  105 Chuck Parks  (SHS)  93
Alex Lowe  111 CT Welch (SR)  101
  Connor Gantt (CAR)  102
*All County Blake Morrow (SR)  102
  Hayden Gurley  (WR)  104
  Collin Stamey  (CAR)  112
     

Salisbury Duplicates it's Low Record of 140

Lexington, NC April 19, 2010 – For the second time this season the 2A Central Carolina played Sapona Country Club and for the second time this season the Salisbury fab four went low again but was not able to break through  the new record that they set earlier this season – 140!

Roy Dixon led the parade with a round of 33, two under par on the

front side at Sapona. The top five places had Salisbury written all over them. This team is jelling at the right time with the regionals a little over a week away.

By our count this is Dixon's third time to win the Medalist honors. This is also his second round of 33 out of four matches. His current stroke average is 35.25. Click here for all of the up to date scores .....

 

Top Ten Finishes

Roy Dixon Salisbury 33
Alex Nianouris Salisbury 34
Alex Lee Salisbury 36
Troy Beaver Salisbury 37
Clark Alcorn Salisbury 38
Luca Wilber W. Davidson 38
Spencer Everhart E. Davidson 38
Jake Johnson C. Davidson 39
Forrest Reynolds C. Dividson 39
Hayden Smith E. Davidson 39
Sam Nelson Thomasville 39
     

Salisbury a little rusty after Spring Break but still wins

Lexington, NC (April 14, 2010) – Lexington Golf Club The Central Carolina 2A Conference got back to action after the Spring Break at Lexington Golf Club. Conference leader Salisbury appeared to back off the torrid scoring that was happening before the break but the 154 was enough to take the match.

Salisbury’s Clark Alcorn only took 35 strokes to get back in and to win the Medalist honors. His closest rival for the honor was Zach Palmer

from East Davidson who happens to have shot his best round in competition this season, a 38.

Salisbury took the third spot in the top five with two players, Roy Dixon and Alex Nianounis both carding rounds of 39 but they were not alone in the third place finish.

Another East Davidson player, Andrew Barker also carded a 39 which is his best round of the season.  

Rounding out the top ten finishing spots was East Davidson’s Hayden Smith, Salisbury’s Alex Lee, Central Davidson’s Jake Johnson, West Davidson’s Jake Hartman and Jesse Curry with each scoring a 41.

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