Monett’s Jaxon Bailey earned medalist honors at the 2022 Big 8 Conference Golf Tournament on Tuesday at Horton Smith Golf Course in Springfield.
Just a freshman, Bailey carded a 1-under-par 69 to claim the conference championship.
Rogersville’s Tyler Davis was the runner-up with a 72 and Nevada’s Owen Swearingen placed third with a 73. Swearingen is a Missouri State signee.
Springfield Catholic’s Tyler Han took fourth with a 75, while Marshfield’s duo of Luke Gardner and Wyatt Davis tied for fifth place with identical scores of 77.
Rounding out the top 10 were Monett’s Jake Hoyt (78), Rogersville’s Bryce Marshall (78), Seneca’s Eli Olson (78), Reeds Spring’s Ty Cooper (79), Hollister’s Garrett Snyder (79) and Rogersville’s Stewart McDonald (79).
Lamar’s Victoria O’Neal and Reeds Spring’s Reece McMurdo both carded 81 to tie for 13th place. Aurora’s Sage Welch placed 15th with an 82.
Mount Vernon’s Carter Meirick and Springfield Catholic’s Jack Griesmer tied for 16th with 83s, while Monett’s Clay Butterworth, Marshfield’s Michael Alves, Aurora’s Dalton Brisco, Marshfield’s Merlin Dennis and Rogersville’s Cole Goff all carded 84 to tie for 18th place.
Rogersville was the team champion with a 313. Monett (319), Marshfield (322), Springfield Catholic (335) and Reeds Spring (340) rounded out the top five teams.
Big 8 Conference Golf Tournament
Team standings: Rogersville 313, Monett 319, Marshfield 322, Springfield Catholic 335, Reeds Spring 340, Aurora 345, Hollister 350, Seneca 351, Lamar 363, Mount Vernon 389, Cassville 413, McDonald County 473.
