Siegel splits with WCMS golfers

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard

Grant Bullen tees off on No. 1 during Warren County Middle School’s golf match Friday at the McMinnville Country Club. Bullen and Andrew Brock tied for the team lead with a pair of 43’s. (Dale Stubblefield photo)

Warren County Middle School’s golfers took on Murfreesboro Siegel Friday at the McMinnville Country Club, and although the Pioneers came up short, coach Kristie Rogers was proud of their effort in their second match of the year against Siegel.

“They lost by 10, but that’s pretty good compared to the 31-shot loss to them in Murfreesboro,” Rogers said. “I was proud of them, and really proud of Brandon Hodges and Ryan Williams.”

Hodges, with a 49, and Williams, who shot a 54, each turned in their low round of the season to help WCMS to a 187. Andrew Brock and Grant Bullen each had a 43, and Will Stern shot a 52.

Matt Jones had to withdraw due to an injury, but Rogers said she is hopeful he can return to action soon.

On the girls’ side, Terann Hillis had a 45 to lead the Lady Pioneers, while Lacy Pack shot a 54 in her first match of the season to give WCMS a total of 99, two strokes better than Siegel’s 101. The girls were only able to play seven holes before darkness halted the match.

“This team has had a long week, with matches on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday,” Rogers noted, “but they have done a great job so far and will only get better.”

WCMS travels to Tullahoma Monday, and hosts White County Middle Wednesday at the country club.