May 7, 2022
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The DeKalb Middle School golf team competed in the M3 Eastern District tournament at Pine Creek Golf Course in Gladeville on Monday. Eleven teams from a five county area were eligible to participate.
The DeKalb girls team consisting of Chloe Boyd and Emily Anderson finished second overall to move on to the Regional tournament at Two Rivers Golf Club in Nashville on May 12/13.
The boys team, which included Jamison Troncoso, Carson Tramel, Bradley Hale, Abram Koegler and Cooper Goodwin finished fifth. The achievement by the two young ladies was especially noteworthy when considering that most of the other teams had a three girl team with the best two scores counting.
Chloe and Emily both posted their personal best competitive score when the chips were down. Also, Chloe was third low medalist from 24 girls. Emily, who also recorded an eagle on a par five, finished fifth.