Cyclone boys win District 1-AA Golf Championship
Published 6:55 pm Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Star Photo/Dawn Lambert Cyclone golfer Caleb Tipton blasts a shot out of a sand trap on Monday during the District 1-AA tournament at Elizabethton Golf Course.
Star Photo/Dawn Lambert Carson Peters of Elizabethton watches his iron shot from the rough.
Star Photo/Dawn Lambert Ashlynn Guy watches her drive during Monday's District 1-AA match at Elizabethton Golf Course.
Star Photo/Dawn Lambert Elizabethton's Chase Buck eyes the layout of a green before making a putt.
Star Photo/Dawn Lambert The Cyclones Carson Peters lines up his golf ball for a putt attempt.
Star Photo/Dawn Lambert The Elizabethton Cyclone boys golf team celebrates capturing the 2021 District 1 Championship and qualifying for the region. Members of the team are (L-R) Alex Gouge, Luke Campbell, Caleb Tipton, Chase Buck, Carson Peters, and head coach Zachary Ensor.
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BY IVAN SANDERS
STAR SPORTS EDITOR
ivan.sanders@elizabethton.com
Each time the Elizabethton Cyclone boys golf team has taken to the links this season, the team has been at or near the top in each of their matches.
On Monday, the Cyclones picked the perfect time to take the top spot as the team shot a round of 303 to capture the 2021 District 1-AA Golf Championship on their home course at Elizabethton Golf Course.
With strong finishes by Caleb Tipton who finished second overall with a 69 and Carson Peters 72 which was good enough for third, the Cyclones edged second-place Science Hill by a slim five strokes as the Hilltoppers finished with a 308. Dobyns-Bennett claimed third place as the Indians finished with a team total of 311.
Other Cyclone finishers on the afternoon included Alex Gouge and Chase Buck with 81’s and Luke Campbell closed out the day with an 83.
In girls’ action, the Lady Cyclones had to go to a team playoff hole with Daniel Boone as Ashlynn Guy sank the decisive putt to give Coach Ken Hardin’s team a third-place finish with a team total of 179.
Hannah McDonnell led the Lady Cyclones on the day with an 86 which was good for fourth individually. Guy followed behind with a 93 while Gabby Miller ended the day with a 94.
Science Hill took the girls’ District 1-AA title by firing a 166 on the afternoon while the Lady Indians of Dobyns-Bennett finished second with a 169.
Both teams advance to next week’s regional tournament in Links Hills in Greeneville.
