BRANDON, Miss. — The Hinds Community College men’s golf team secured a spot in the NJCAA Division II National Championship after winning a playoff against Meridian Community College at Castlewoods Country Club. The event was played in steady rain over 54 holes.
Hinds finished tied for second at 27-over par alongside Meridian, forcing a sudden-death playoff for the final qualifying position. The Eagles emerged victorious on the extra hole, earning their first-ever bid to the national tournament, according to a school spokesperson.
Individually, Hinds was represented by Stephen Faucheaux, who finished in a five-way tie for first place after rounds of 75, 69, and 73, finishing at +1 overall. Cole Baglione also played consistently, shooting 77, 76, and 72 to finish at +9. Christopher Cain fired a final-round 69 (−3) to finish at +9 overall, while Trevor Antley posted rounds of 77, 81, and 73 for +15. Jarrett Pettis rounded out the lineup with scores of 77, 76, and 74, finishing at +11…