WCHS golf sweeps at Murfreesboro:Pioneer squads win rain-shortened match

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard

MAXWELL

Tuesday in Murfressboro at the Stones River Country Club, the Pioneer and Lady Pioneer golf teams both picked up victories.

Both matches had to be shortened to nine holes because of bad weather, as rain began to fall after each team had played through 14 holes.

The Lady Pioneers defeated Oakland by five strokes as Warren County posted a 90 on the day. Allison George and Lauren Bewick carded a 45 each for the Lady Pioneer victory. Oakland’s Lee Wilkinson had the low round of the day with a 41.

“Both the boys and girls team did a good job of staying focused Tuesday,” said WCHS coach Keith Maxwell. “George and Bewick played a solid round of golf and the way they were playing I don’t think it would have made a difference if we had gotten all 18 holes in.

“The boys did an excellent job of golf management. They made the shots they had to make and I’m proud of both teams.”

The Pioneers picked up their win by posting a 160 on the day. Oakland had a 168, Shelbyville shot a 166 and Lebanon posted a 169 on the day. Andrew Brock led the Pioneers with a round of 36 and Alex Self carded a 38.

Thursday’s match with Riverdale had to be postponed due to a Riverdale scheduling conflict.

The Warren County golf teams will be in action Monday, as they travel to Cookeville to play in the annual Early Bird Classic.