HARRISON -- The Siloam Springs boys golfers didn't shoot their best round of the season Tuesday, but the Panthers were good enough to earn their first victory of the season against Harrison and Valley Springs in a tri-match at Harrison Country Club.
Siloam Springs shot a three-person score of 273 to best Harrison's 288 and Valley Springs' 301.
"Anytime you come to Harrison and get a win that's a big deal," said Siloam Springs head coach Michael Robertson. "It's such a tough course to figure out. The greens are fast and hard to read. Our putting wasn't where it needs to be there, but we will get there."
Siloam Springs junior Karson Clement shot an 86 for the medalist winner of the match, which used a smaller school count three format.
Junior Josh Johnson carded an 87 for the Panthers.
"It was good to see Karson play well again," Robertson said. "I thought Josh was really good outside of a slow start."
Sophomore Evan Sauer shot 100, with junior Trey Jackson at 102 and sophomore Luke Baker at 105.
In junior varsity action, Chase Beyer shot 90, while Breck Soderquist shot 102, Owen Thomas and Ethan Owens each at 103 and Sam Everett 111.
Nick Schriner led Harrison with a 92, while Gavin Ray shot 96, Seth Sweatman 100 and Hayden Billups 109. Logan Villines led Harrison's JV group at 106, while Jacob Fritcher shot 112, Cameron Miller 116 and Forest Moss 126.
For Valley Springs, Logan Simmons shot a 98, while Chance Warner shot 101 and Bodie King 102.
Girls
Siloam Springs was the only team with enough players to field a team score so there wasn't an official girls match.
Harrison had two players scheduled but only one competed, and Valley Springs' player didn't compete.
Senior Brinkley Beever shot an 18-hole round of 88, while junior Jaelee Snyder played well with a 93.
"Best round that Jaelee has played. Good to see," Robertson said. "We need her to have a great finish to the season and I think she will."
Junior Kaitlyn Robinson shot 104 and Junior Kendall McCormick added a 117 for the Lady Panthers.
Junior McKenzie Blanchard started the match but had to withdraw because of an illness.
Thea Norcross shot a 112 for Harrison.
Up next
Siloam Springs returns to action twice this week. The Panthers and Lady Panthers play Monday at Rogers at Lost Springs Golf and Athletic Club.
Then on Thursday, Siloam Springs plays at Alma at Eagle Crest Golf Course.
"Next couple weeks will be busy," Robertson said. "Looking forward to a fun finish."
Sports on 09/10/2017