Dexter Simonds was the Patriots’ top finisher, ending up tied for sixth with an overall score of 143. Chase McIntosh finished right behind him at 145, followed by Ben Graham at 146.

Collin Fletcher finished tied for 31st, while Alex Wilsey and Luke Hall did not advance past the first round.

In girls play, Liberty sent three golfers to the 2A state tournament at MeadowWood Golf Course near Spokane, and all three finished in the top 40.

Sami Galluzzo had the top finish, tying for 31st with an overall score of 189. Taylor Woo and Hanna Hanson rounded out the Patriots’ qualifiers, shooting 194 and 196, respectively.

Hazen

Nick Yee was Hazen’s lone state representative. He did not make the cut after the first day of the 3A boys state championship in Kennewick.

By Greg Farrar
Ben Graham, Liberty High School sophomore, watches his tee shot fly on the 309 yard, par 4 eighth hole Sept. 17 at Maplewood Golf Course on the way to a 4-under, 32 round over nine holes for medalist honors. Also under par for the Patriots was senior Dexter Simonds with a 35. The nonleague golf match against Issaquah was won by the Eagles, 181 to 189 strokes. The sophomore won WIAA Athlete of the Week for his efforts.