Jags Golf headed to State

The Northridge Boys Golf team qualified to play for a state championship by finishing in second place at the sub-state tournament held at Cottonwood Golf Club in Montgomery. The Jags posted an 11-over par (299) second place finish, behind a 6-over (294) from the UMS-Wright team. Other teams competing in the tournament were Spanish Fort (+19), Briarwood Christian (+30), Helena (+43), McGill-Toolen (+44), Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (+45) and Robertsdale (+58).

The top four scores of the five man team counted toward the team score. Caleb Terrell and Taylor Chambers both finished with an even-par 72. Jace Duckworth carded a 77 (+5) and Thomas Patton finished with a 78 (+6). Mason Jones carded an 85 (+13) on the day.

In individual competition, Graham Patton carded a 74 (+2) and Andrew Mathews finished with a 77 (+5).

The Jags will head to Muscle Shoals to compete for a state title next Monday and Tuesday (May 13-14). The Jags will play for the championship on the Fighting Joe course at The Shoals. For more information on the course, check out the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail website and take the Course Tour for the Fighting Joe.

GO JAGS!!