Norwayne finishes as runner-up in state golf tournament
By From staff reports
Published in Sports on September 27, 2010 1:46 PM
BADIN -- Matt Simmons earned all-state honors and Norwayne Middle School finished runner-up in the 9th annual N.C. Middle School Championship golf tournament contested at Badin Inn Golf Club.
Simmons carded a two-day round of 144 after shooting 2-under par 69 on the opening day, and finished tied for third overall in the individual title chase. Wesley Simmons, Matt's brother, ended up tied for eighth after a 36-hole score of 146.
Norwayne and Ravenscroft concluded first-round play tied at 142 in the team chase. The Ravens edged the Cobras by two strokes, 146-148, on the final day to claim the team championship.
Joshua Martin of West Pine Middle successfully defended his boys' championship with a 36-hole score of 8-under par 134. Salisbury Academy's Isabella Rusher repeated as the girls' champion with a two-day total of 150.
The tournament is conducted by the Tarheel Youth Golf Association, a division of the Carolinas Golf Association.
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