Boys golf competes at district preview

The boys golf team participated in the district preview held at Tokatee on Thursday, March 17. All the teams in the district were in attendance and got a quick look into their competition for the season.

Sisters finished seventh with a team score of 449. Sutherlin took first with a score of 378 and beat runner-up North Marion by 24 strokes. Cottage Grove took third (410), Cascade was fourth (414), and Junction City finished fifth (434). Remaining scores were: Stayton (435), Sweet Home (472), and Newport (476).

Austin Lake led the Outlaws with a score of 92. Lake scored a 50 on the front nine, and finished strong with a par on the ninth hole. Austin started the back nine with a par, and also parred on the 13th and 15th holes. He lowered his score by eight on the back nine for a score of 42. Lake did struggle with his driver, but hit his irons well, especially on the back nine.

"Austin finished the round with bogey-double-bogey, so had a great chance to actually break 40 on the back nine," said Coach Bill Mitchell. "I think he can develop into one of the best players in the district."

Cade Owen scored two pars in the round, on the 11th and 17th holes, and finished with a 58/53/111.

"Cade shot two eights on the back nine," said Mitchell. "If he just makes bogies on these holes he breaks 50 on the back nine. It was a great start for him."

Andrew Mayes shot a 56/65/121, and Wyatt Hernandez posted scores of 63/62/125.

"I am proud of Andrew and Wyatt," said Mitchell. "This was their first competition golf ever. Devin Robillard had the stomach flu and wasn't able to play, but he'll be a big help when we start back up in

April."

The Outlaws will take some time off over spring break and then be back on Thursday, April 7, in a match against Mt. View at Awbrey Glen.