Posted on 20 October 2008 by .
by Seneca Contomanolis
DigitalSports Richmond
scontomanolis@digitalsports.com
MIDLOTHIAN — Brigitte Baker’s round of 74 paced Langley as the team grabbed a one-stroke lead after the opening round of the state Group AAA golf tournament.
The Saxons (Northern Region Champions) finished with a combined score of 302 on a brisk Monday at the par-72 Independence Golf Course.
James River sits in second after shooting a 303 and Westfield is third with a 304.
Two-time defending champion Frank Cox is currently fifth after a 307.
Douglas Freeman’s Matt Sizemore had the best individual round, shooting a 4-under 68.
Sizemore holds a two-stroke advantage over Brinson Paolini (Frank Cox), the medalist in 2006.
Noori Hyun, of Centreville, is third with a 71 and Ji Soo Park (Chantilly), Thomas Strandemo (Yorktown) and Nick Austin (James River) are tied for fourth with a 72.
Austin, the three-time Central Region champ, has finished runner-up in the individual standings the past two years. Michael McLean (76), Eamon Schwartz (77) and Sean Dougherty (78) also scored for the Rapids.
Ben Walsh (75), Brian Jaeger (76) and Spencer Deese (77) contributed to Langley’s lead.
Play continues on Tuesday with the final round teeing off at 8:30 a.m. for the teams and 9 a.m. for the individuals.
RESULTS
(First round at Independence GC, Par 72)
Team Scores
Langley (302): Brigitte Baker 74, Ben Walsh 75, Brian Jaeger 76, Spencer Deese 77
James River (303): Nick Austin 72, Michael McLean 76, Eamon Schwartz 77, Sean Dougherty 78
Westfield (304): Brian Keith 74, Tim Ritter 75, Wes Liu 75, Jimmy Sanders 80
Kellam (306): Wade Wawner 73, Chase Duffy 75, Trey Smith 76, Alex Loyd 82, Ryan Kilmon 82, Bryce Cope 82
Frank Cox (307): Brinson Paolini 70, Chris Valianos 73, Jonathan Harris 82, Richie Salter 82
Loudoun Valley (308): Zach Bosse 75, Scott Davidson 76, Brian Hickey 78, Brandon Deleonardis 79, Tanner Welsh 79
Battlefield (309): Andrew Lister 75, Jordan Pastor 76, Blake Forst 77, Justin Riley 81, John Williams 81
Deep Run (313): Jason Schumacher 76, Chris O’Neil 77, Zach Schwab 78, Mason Bryan 82
Top 10 Individual Scores
Matt Sizemore (Douglas Freeman), 68; Brinson Paolini (Frank Cox), 70; Noori Hyun (Centreville), 71; Ji Soo Park (Chantilly), 72; Thomas Strandemo (Yorktown), 72; Nick Austin (James River), 72; Chris Valianos (Frank Cox), 73; Wade Wawner (Kellam), 73; Brigitte Baker (Langley), 74; Brian Keith (Westfield), 74
Complete results and tee times can be found in the documents section below the photos.
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