Warsaw Golf: Tigers Continue To Rule Conference
WINONA LAKE – The Warsaw boys golf team has been unbeatable in dual matches thus far this season.
That impressive trend continued Tuesday night as the Tigers picked up a huge Northern Lakes Conference victory.
Another outstanding and consistent team effort carried host Warsaw past NorthWood 156-171 on a warm and windy evening at the Stonehenge Golf Club.
Coach Rich Haddad’s team improves to 8-0 overall and moves to 5-0 in league play with the win.
The Tigers earned the win on their home turf with a trio of players each shooting in the 30’s. Luke Delp led the way with a 37 for Warsaw, followed by Tim Rata at 38 and Sam Yeager at 39.
The duo of Tommy Meier and Luke Johnson were right behind with a 42 and a 43 respectively for the winners.
Taylor Wiegand shot a 40 to pace the Panthers varsity contingent. Sean Hogan had a 41, while Nick Sherk and Caleb Lung each shot 45 and Jacob Falk 49 for NorthWood.
The varsity Panthers drop to 7-3 overall and move to 3-2 in NLC action.
Warsaw also took the junior varsity match by posting a 178-202 win over the Panthers. Cole Voss led the winners with a 41. Chase Byron shot a 42, while Zach LaLonde fired a 43. The duo of Lucas Rhodes and Noah Pequignot each had a 50 for the Tiger JV, which is now 6-2 overall and 4-1 in the NLC.
Randy Kauffman shot 47 to lead the NorthWood JV squad. Micah Pippenger finished with a 51, while Keaton Kitson and Liam Hammond each had a 52 and Noah Schwartz a 67.
Warsaw will wrap up the NLC regular season on Thursday by facing Concord and host Northridge at the Meadow Valley course in Middlebury. NorthWood finishes up league play, also on Thursday versus Wawasee and Plymouth at home at McCormick Creek in Nappanee.
The Tiger and the Panthers will then compete on Saturday in the NLC Tournament, which will be held at the Pretty Lake Golf Club in Plymouth.