Sweet Home's boys golf team finished second at the Mallard Creek tournament, with all five players shooting under 100. Junior Trent Harvey led the team with a score of 81, followed closely by sophomore Evan Malabago at 82 and sophomore Henry Gainer at 85. The girls team secured fourth place out of 12, with senior Isabella Wagner leading with a score of 102. Salem Academy took first place in both boys and girls categories. Coach Haley May noted significant improvements for both teams as they prepare for upcoming district tournaments.

By the Numbers
  • All five boys players scored under 100, with scores of 81, 82, 85, 95, and 96.
  • The girls team finished fourth with a total score of 445, competing against 12 teams.
Yes, But

While the boys team showed strong performance, they still finished behind Cascade, a rival school, meaning competitiveness remains high in their league. The girls team, ranked fourth, will need to improve further heading into the district tournaments.

State of Play
  • The boys team is scheduled to compete on April 20 at Langdon Farms and on April 27 at Cross Creek.
  • The girls team has matches lined up, including one on April 22 at Bar Run, leading into their final preparation for districts.
What's Next

Both teams are gearing up for the district tournaments, with the girls set for May 4-5 at Mallard Creek. Continued focus on team improvement will be crucial for their performance against tough competition.

Bottom Line

Sweet Home's golf teams are demonstrating substantial growth with only weeks before district competitions. Their performances indicate potential for stronger outcomes in upcoming matches if they maintain their improvement trajectory.