August 7, 2018
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DeKalb County High School golfer Isaac Walker won the Early Bird Tournament Monday hosted by Cookeville High School at the Golden Eagle Golf Course.
Walker, a senior, carded a two under par 68 to beat a field of 77 golfers from 15 high schools.
The boys team finished 13th out of 15 teams. Jadyn Young shot 87, Ethan Jenkins 99, Justin Washer 106, and Chance Mabe 106.
In the girls division, Anna Chew, tied for 3rd out of 27 golfers with a seven over par 77. Chew, a junior had three birdies in her round.
“I am so proud of all of my golfers. They represent DeKalb County well,” said DCHS Golf Coach John Pryor. “Isaac played great today and has a bright future in golf. Anna has put in a of hard work and I feel it is paying off. If they continue to play like they did today they have a good chance to go to the state tournament,” said Coach Pryor.