The Hamilton Southeastern boys golf team won a close Hoosier Crossroads Conference meet Monday at Bear Slide.
The Royals edged out Noblesville 312-313. Mekheil Garcia led Southeastern with a 74, giving him runner-up honors. Daivic Akala carded a 77, tying him for third place. Sam Smith scored 80. All three golfers were named to the All-Conference team. Other HSE scores were John Cherry 81 and Adam Horner 82.
The Millers were led by individual medalist Clay Merchent, who scored 72. Jacob Deakyne finished 77, tying for third, while Joe Whallon scored a 79. All three received All-Conference honors. Jaxon Stutz followed with an 85, and Chris Scheib carded an 89.
Westfield finished fourth with a team score of 326. Drake Biggs scored 79, with Ethan Lutz carding an 80, placing both on the All-Conference team. Other scores were Spencer Howe 82, Joe Sawuer 85 and Roger Wentz 86.
Fishers was a close fifth, scoring 328. Bryce Robertson’s 79 placed him on the All-Conference team. Other scores for the Tigers were Caleb Bopp 81, Dylan O’Daniel 82, Will Schade 86 and Davey Acres 88.
Guerin Catholic won the Circle City Conference tournament, which took place Monday at Smock Golf Club.
The Golden Eagles totaled 149 in the nine-hole tournament, with Brebeuf Jesuit second by scoring 155. Guerin’s Keaton Modleski carded a 37 and won a playoff for medalist, making a birdie on his first playoff hole. Andrew White and Connor McNeely both had 37s and were also in the playoff.
Other Golden Eagles scores were Ty Gingerich 38 and Ben Burgan 40.
University won a dual meet Tuesday at Wood Wind, beating Bethesda Christian 180-193.
It was the best nine-hole score of the season for the Trailblazers, who were led by Thomas Tanselle with a one-under par 34, followed by Michael Bounsall with a 193.
The Hamilton Southeastern and Guerin Catholic boys golf teams won conference championships on Monday. The Royals (above) were first in the Hoosier Crossroads Conference meet at Bear Slide, while the Golden Eagles (below) won the Circle City Conference meet at Smock Golf Club. (Photos provided)
