SULLIVAN, COOPER IN TOP 20 AFTER DAY 1 AT DISTRICTS

By: Chris Manning  /  September 30, 2021  /  Photo: Chris Manning

EAGLES MERE, Pa. — Sayre senior Kannon VanDuzer led a trio of Valley golfers in the top 20 Thursday afternoon in Day 1 of the District 4, Class AA boys golf championships here at the Eagles Mere Country Club.

VanDuzer shot an 88 on the 5,890-yard, par-71 course, and is in a four-way tie for seventh place.

Athens junior Cameron Sullivan shot a 93 and is tied for 14th, and Athens sophomore Evan Cooper shot a 94 and is in a four-way tie for 16th in the 52-player field.

The top seven after Saturday’s second round will advance to Regionals.

Sayre senior Dylan Seck carded a 107 and is tied for 33rd place, while Athens sophomore Nicholas Jacob shot a 109 and is tied for 36th, and Athens freshman Dylan Saxon had a 110 and is tied for 38th.

Sayre junior Colton Watkins and sophomore Jackson Hubbard shot 116 and 117, respectively, while Athens sophomore Lucas Kraft had a 121.

Saturday’s second round tees off at noon.