CJ’S SPENCER TAKES SECOND AT STATE
SEDALIA, Mo. — Carl Junction’s Jack Spencer capped off his golf season in memorable fashion.
After shooting two-over par 72 in the first round of the Class 4 state golf tournament at the Sedalia Country Club, Spencer was even better in the second round after shooting an even-par 70 to finish in sole possession of second place to earn all-state honors.
Spencer was two strokes off the lead, with Rolla’s Jonathan Jordan taking first place after shooting a 69-71—140.-
Webb City’s Braxten Cahoon finished in a tie for 22nd place after shooting a 74-78—152.
Also for the Cardinals, Levi Lassiter shot an 81-81—162 to finish in a tie for 49th place.
JOPLIN’S SATTERLEE EARNS ALL-STATE HONORS
BOLIVAR, Mo. — Joplin’s Harry Satterlee shot an even-par round of 72 on the first day and topped that with a one-under-par round of 71 on Tuesday to finish in a tie for fourth place in the Class 5 state tournament at Silo Ridge Golf and Country Club on Tuesday.
Satterlee’s two-day total of 143 earned him all-state honors after finishing one stroke off the lead.
Chaminade’s Bubba Chapman (72-70—142), Rockhurst’s Jack Cobb (71-71—142) and Liberty North’s Caden Mickelson (69-73—142) finished in a tie for first place.
Carthage’s Britt Coy carded a 77-77—154 to finish in a three-way tie for 32nd, while Owen Derryberry shot a 77-82—159 to finish in a tie for 53rd for the Tigers.
MCAULEY TAKES THIRD AT STATE
COLUMBIA, Mo. — The McAuley Catholic boys golf team rallied with a strong second day to finish third place in the team standings at the Class 1 state golf tournament at the Country Club of Missouri on Tuesday.
Sitting in sixth place after Monday, the Warriors rallied to shoot a 357 team score on Tuesday—tied for third-lowest of the day—to finish in third with a 732 total team score. Salisbury (675) and Gallatin (699) finished first and second.
“We had a tough first day battling the rain,” McAuley coach Tony Witt said. “We knew we were better than we played. They could have checked out, but didn’t. They regrouped mentally and had our best team score of the year on the second day. I can’t begin to explain how proud I am of our guys to show the mental toughness and grit they displayed today.”
McAuley was led in scoring by Evan D’Amour, who matched his first-round total with a second-round 85 to finish in a two-way tie for 16th place with a 170.
College Heights’ Logan Decker shot a second-round 85 to finish in a three-way tie for 26th place with a 176.
McAuley’s Rocco Bazzano Joseph shot an 80 in the second round to finish in 32nd with a 178. Trey Martinez shot a 96 and finished in a tie for 47th with a 188, while Bradley Wagner shot a 96 and finished in a tie for 65th with a 196 to wrap the Warriors’ scoring.
MONETT’S JAXON BAILEY TAKES SECOND
NEW BLOOMFIELD, Mo. — Monett’s Jaxon Bailey followed up his first-round 73 with a second-round 74 to take second place in the Class 3 state golf tournament on Tuesday at the Meadow Lake Acres Country Club to earn all-state honors.
Bailey finished two strokes off the lead, with Bishop LeBlond’s Timothy Johnston taking first with a 73-72—145.
Monett’s Jacob Hoyt finished in a tie for 44th with an 86-86—172.
Seneca’s Elijah Olson shot an 85-88—173 to finish in a tie for 46th, while Jeremy Haase finished 68th with a 94-89—183.
Monett’s Keith Southard carded a 94-90—184 and finished in a tie for 69th.
Seneca’s Jace Wilson shot a 17-90—197 to tie for 83rd.
LAMAR’S LITTLEJOHN FINISHES 27TH
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Lamar’s Koen Littlejohn shot a 92 in the second round of the Class 2 state golf tournament on Tuesday at Rivercut Golf Course.
Littlejohn followed up his opening-round 82 with a second-round 92 to total a 174 to finish in 27th place.
Sarcoxie’s Matthew Swayne matched his first round with a second-round 90 to finish in a tie for 42nd place with a 181.
