April 11, 2017
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ golfer David Barry tees off at the 2017 MACJC State Tournament. (Photo courtesy of Copiah-Lincoln Community College)
Led by the play of freshman David Barry, the ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ golf team finished in sixth place at the 2017 Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges State Golf Tournament April 9-10 at Wolf Hollow Golf Club in Wesson.
Barry, who prepped at West Jones High School, shot a six-over par 150 over the two-day, 36-hole tournament to finish tied for 13th. The tournament was hosted by Copiah-Lincoln Community College.
By virtue of his play in the MACJC State Tournament, Barry qualified to compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association District D Championship at Grand Bear Golf Club in Saucier April 24-25. The event is hosted by Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
As a team, the Warriors shot a 622, improving by 18 strokes over the final 18 holes. Meridian Community College won the tournament.
Freshman Matthew Perry, who prepped at Germantown High School, finished tied for 21st with a two-day total of 153. Other Warrior golfers who scored in the tournament were sophomore Seth McCormick from Newton County Academy, who finished tied for 33rd with a 162, and freshman Noah Parnell from Vancleave High School, who finished tied for 36th with a 164. Freshman Bailey Threlkeld from Choctawhatchee High School in Shalimar, Fla., shot a 78 in the opening round.
The East Central golf team is coached by Chris Clark.
