Bulldog golfers place fifth in Class A state tourney

WHEELING -- Tygarts Valley finished fifth in the two-day Class A state golf tournament completed Thursday at Oglebay Park.

The Bulldogs carded a team-total 552, 126-over.

Wirt County won the title with a 493, +67, with St. Marys (508, +82) placing second, Charleston Catholic (539, +113) third and Gilmer County (543, +117) fourth to round out the top five.

Pendleton County (560, +134), Greater Beckley Christian (567, +141) and Summit Christian Academy (577, +151) rounded out the field.

Tygarts Valley's Alijah Row-Sponaugle finished in the top 10 in scoring, shooting a 177, 35-over par to place ninth.

Cooper Markley (182, +40) placed 16th, Parker Bell (193, +51) 27th and Owen Bell (197, +55) 31st to round out the Bulldogs' scoring.

Tucker County's Nathan Davis (179, +37) and Andrew Simmons (194, +52) finished 13th and 28th, respectively, competing as individuals.

Pendleton County's top finisher was Dylan Eye (182, +40) in 16th place.

Wirt County's Jude Walker carded a 154, +12 to earn low-medalist honors.