Lion golfers match 2004 win total
Turley Publications photo by LOUIS ZOLDY
Senior Matt Smith chips onto the green during last Wednesday's win at Quaboag Country Club.
By Louis Zoldy
Staff Writer
Senior Matt Smith chips onto the green during last Wednesday's win at Quaboag Country Club.
By Louis Zoldy
Staff Writer
LUDLOW - The Ludlow High School golf team reached a new low last Wednesday afternoon, September 21. But in golf terms, that was a very good thing. The Lions shot a season-best 229 as a team at Quaboag Country Club in Monson, cruising past host Palmer High in a Suburban League match on the par 34 course, 229-251. Four golfers came in under 40 for Ludlow, and none shot worse than a 41. With the winning effort, Ludlow matched its win total from all of 2004, improving to 6-3 overall and 5-1 in league play. "We've just been consistent," said head coach Kurt Anderson. "Our top guys (Matt Smith and Brett Williamson) are playing well, and the older guys are helping the younger guys, and we've had three freshmen (Ethan Pereira, John Paixao, and Colin Dansereau) step in and do a great job." "I didn't know what to expect this year with a lot of newer guys, but most of them played over the summer and have come in strong and the rest are getting better as the season goes on," he added. Wednesday, Dansereau and Smith shared medalist honors as each came in with a 36 to pace the action. Dave D'Angelo shot a 37 and Williamson a 39 to form a very strong top four. Rounding things out, Pereira had a 40 and Mike Ryan a 41.
In addition to the seasons-best performance, Wednesday's win tied the Lions with Westfield for first place in the Suburban League. The Bombers handed the Lions their only league loss, however, last Monday. "I think we have a good shot at winning our league," said
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Anderson. "But our number one goal is to make the Western Mass. tournament, then to win our league." Ludlow will face Westfield one last time Thursday, October 11 in a 3 p.m. match at Westover Golf Course that could help decide the Suburban champion.
"I think we can win our league if we continue to play well, but I'd rather see them focus on one match at a time," said the coach. Ludlow also has key league matches upcoming with Chicopee High (Sept. 28 at Westover), Amherst-Pelham Regional (Sept. 29 at Westover), and West Springfield (Oct. 3 at Springf
In addition to the seasons-best performance, Wednesday's win tied the Lions with Westfield for first place in the Suburban League. The Bombers handed the Lions their only league loss, however, last Monday. "I think we have a good shot at winning our league," said
Please see LION, Page 20
Anderson. "But our number one goal is to make the Western Mass. tournament, then to win our league." Ludlow will face Westfield one last time Thursday, October 11 in a 3 p.m. match at Westover Golf Course that could help decide the Suburban champion.
"I think we can win our league if we continue to play well, but I'd rather see them focus on one match at a time," said the coach. Ludlow also has key league matches upcoming with Chicopee High (Sept. 28 at Westover), Amherst-Pelham Regional (Sept. 29 at Westover), and West Springfield (Oct. 3 at Springf
