Lambert and the Hornet Golfers Headed for State Finals

The Saline boys’ golf team is headed for the state finals.

The Hornets, who’d edged Plymouth last week to win the district tournament, were two strokes back of Plymouth in Thursday’s Regional tournament at West Shore Golf Club.

Saline finished with final score of 298, two strokes behind the regional champs. Canton was third with a 299.

“This is so great for the guys. They worked hard to prepare for today and the their hard work paid off,” said Debbie Williams-Hoak, coach of the Saline team, and recipient of the Regional Coach of the Year Award.

Senior Jackson Lambert led the way for the Hornets, shooting a 69 to finish tied for second, individually. Lambert’s efforts earned him a place on the All-Region team.

“I am so happy for Jackson Lambert. He was sick at Districts and that carried through until Tuesday of this week. So for him to go out and shoot a 69 is outstanding,” said Williams-Hoak.

Caleb Wittig came in with a 73 to tie for sixth. Ryan Peruski and Ian Martin came in with scores of 78 and DJ Aben shot 84.

Now the Hornets turn their attention to the state finals.

“We are looking forward to going to states and we are going there with the intent to place high and on any given day in the game of golf, you never know what might happen,” said Williams-Hoak.

The Division 1 tournament takes place June 15-16 at the The Meadows at Grand Valley State University.

The honors continue to pile up for Williams-Hoak, who was named District Coach of the Year last week.