Shook turns in medalist round in 3-team match
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BENTON — Bryant senior Steven Shook fired a two-under-par 34 over nine holes to earn individual honors in a three-team golf match at Longhills Golf Club on Thursday, Aug. 31.
Benton wound up winning team honors with a combined score of 157. Cabot finished at 163 to Bryant’s 173.
Benton was also victorious in the varsity girls match with a total of 132 with Cabot at 162 and Bryant at 163.
To go with Shook’s 34, Randy Baugh carded a 41, Brandon Dudley finished at 46 and Jobey Machycek at 52 to account for the Hornets’ team score.
In the girls match, Tiphanie Machycek led Bryant with a round of 47, the third best score among the ladies overall. Shelby Mashburn turned in a 52 and Maeghan Ghormley at 64 to complete the trio of scorers. Karlee Porter finished with a 65.
Benton’s Kylie Keene was medalist with a 43.
In a JV match between Bryant and Benton, Ryan Hawkins and Brantly Neighbors each shot 40 to lead the Panthers. Kirklin Smith and Zach Nestler paced the Hornets. Each shot a 44. Matt Gray finished with a round of 45, Jonathan Kooiman a 48, Kyle Hamilton a 49 and Wayne Hull a 53 for Bryant.
The teams were scheduled to return to the links on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at Longhills against Benton and Conway before traveling to Hot Springs Country Club for a match against Benton and Lakeside on Thursday, Sept. 7.
