Hornet Golfers Upset By River Rats

The Saline varsity boys' golf team dropped its first SEC loss of the season at Brookside Golf Course Thursday.

The top four golfers for each team accumulated identical team scores of 154. The tiebreaker, the score of the fifth golfer, went to Huron by a single stroke.

The Hornets were led by Caleb Wittig's 37. Ian Martin (38), Ryan Peruski (39) and Jackson Lambert (40) rounded out the the Hornet four. Huron's Kevin Masini was the top golfer, scoring a 35. Danny Langa and Guy Frydenlund came in at 38. Jack Ottenwess and Reid McCallister shot a 43.

The Hornets finished 10-1 in SEC to finish tied with Huron in the regular season.

Saline coach Debbie Williams-Hoak said it was disappointing to lose a big match on the Hornets' home course.

"I know the team worked hard and tried their best, but it's still disappointing. We shouldn't lose on this course with the talent we have on this team," said Williams-Hoak.

The fifth hole, with the narrow fairway bounded by marsh on one side and woods on the other, inflicted damage on the Hornets. Only one Saline golfer drove the fairway on the hole.

Williams-Hoak said the team needs to shake off the loss and focus on winning the SEC championship next Wednesday.

"We can take care of business there and win the SEC," she said.