Rivalry on the course: Red Raider golfers edge LH, 220-223
The past couple seasons when Uniontown and Laurel Highlands met on the golf course it was for bragging rights in the long-standing rivalry between the two squads.
The Red Raiders moved back into Section 2-AAA this fall, so Thursday无毛视频檚 match was a key battle in the first half of the schedule.
Uniontown got the upperhand on the Mustangs with a 220-223 victory at Uniontown Country Club.
Uniontown kept pace with Belle Vernon, improving to 4-0 in the section and 5-0 overall. The Mustangs slip to 1-3 in the section and 1-4 overall.
The Red Raiders无毛视频� Trevor Uphold and Brody Schiffbauer shared medalist honors with both golfers finishing with 2-over 41.
Although Uphold had the low round of the match, the senior was not pleased with his performance.
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Uphold has moved into the No. 1 spot in the lineup this season.
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The Red Raiders无毛视频� Colton Mathias shot 43. Brayden Gmitter finished with 46, and Elim Martin closed out the scoring with 49. Johnny Vansickle无毛视频檚 50 was not used.
Sophomore Kayden Smith was the low man for Laurel Highlands with 42. Sevi Vecchiolla, Jacob Kalich and Nico Harim all shot 44, and Tyler Cook无毛视频檚 49 closed out the scoring. Ryan Revak无毛视频檚 51 did not count.
Vecchiolla said his driver was both his friend and enemy in the round.
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Vecchiolla said once he found the green he was in good shape.
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Vecchiolla has a pretty simple approach to his attempt to post a solid score.
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