Highland golfers improve in second matches

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The Highland boys and girls golf teams hit the links last week, with the girls finishing second at Centerburg and the boys finishing in fourth at Galion.

On Wednesday, Aug. 10, the Fighting Scots’ boys golf team competed in the Galion Invite at Valley View Golf Coiurse. Scoring 354 points, the team finished fourth among the nine teams competing. Highland was paced by Emerson Grassbaugh, who carded a 77. Dillon Gilland shot a personal best of 87. Rounding out the scoring for Highland were Ranger Steck and Cody Yurkovich with 90 and 99, respectively..

The following day, Aug. 11, Highland High School girls varsity golf team finished second to Centerburg on the Wyandot GC course.

For the Lady Scots golf team, it was the second match of the season and first in KMAC competition. 

Highland golf coach Dave Ware said, “We played at Wyandot Golf Course against Centerburg and our team score improved by eight strokes for a final score of 205. I.like the improvement I am seeing.”  

Ceci Grassbaugh led the way for Highland with a 41, Mallory Jones followed with a 50, Stevie Asher posted a 54, and Guinevere Jackson came in with a 59. Centerburg's team posted a score of 178 for the win.

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