Golfers take second in state

Even Tiger Woods doesn't win every time he takes to the links. So it was that the Sisters boys varsity golf team finished in second place at the state tournament, held at Eagle Crest on Monday and Tuesday, May 13-14.

The Outlaws put up a spirited defense of their state crown, but could not overcome a six- stroke deficit after day one.

"It was between us and Tillamook, just as we thought it would be," said Coach Jeff Barton. "On the first day, they got an early start and played in virtually windless conditions. We got off later in the day, and played with the wind gusting between 40 and 45 miles per hour.

"Our kids played hard, but the wind just wreaked havoc with our scores," Barton said. "Even the Tillamook coach said that was the deciding factor."

Christian Green led the Outlaws in round one by shooting 80, "a darn good score for the conditions," according to the coach.

He was followed by Jonathan Green at 81, David Green (83), Adam Perry (83), and Justin Little (89).

"Adam shooting 83 on the first day kept us close," said Barton. "That really helped us."

He also noted that the first day team score of 327 was the second-highest round that the Outlaws had shot all year.

Sisters made up four strokes on day two, to draw within two strokes of Tillamook. The second day was warmer, and wind was not a factor.

It was David Green's turn to lead the defending state champs. He turned in a 74, followed by Christian Green (76), Jonathan Green (77), Justin Little (85), and Adam Perry (93).

When it was over, Tillamook had a two-day total of 637, with Sisters on their heels at 639.