September 24, 2024
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On Monday, September 23, at Deer Creek Golf Course in Crossville, at the District 7 AA Tournament, the DeKalb County High School Golf Team had a stellar performance. The girls team won the District for the second year in a row with a score of 160, defeating the closest competitor by 24 strokes. Sophomore Chloe Boyd came in first place, Senior Alison Poss finished in 2nd, and Junior Emily Anderson finished in 5th. The Girls Team is 34-1 on the season.
The Boys Team finished in 2nd place, defeating White County, Livingston Academy, and Cumberland County, and upsetting Warren County, Stone Memorial, and Upperman. Cookeville finished 1st. The boys were led by Junior Bradley Hale’s 80, good for 5th place overall. Also contributing to the outstanding team performance were Junior William Blair, Junior Cooper Goodwin, Junior Jamison Troncoso, and Senior Seth Fuson. The boys are now 25-23 on the year.
Both teams will advance to the Region 4AA Tournament scheduled for Monday, September 30 in Cookeville at Golden Eagle Golf Course. The Tiger Golf Team is coached by John Pryor and Luke Dycus.