Central Ohio golfers enjoyed a strong opening round in the Division I boys state tournament Monday at NCR Country Club in Kettering.
Olentangy Liberty (292) leads the 12-team field, three shots ahead of Akron Hoban heading into the final round Tuesday.
Competing in its sixth state tournament, Liberty is seeking its first title. The Patriots finished second behind Dublin Jerome in 2017.
“We’re definitely pleased with the results,” Liberty coach Ryan Snivley said. “This course is definitely a challenge and with the drop in temperatures from yesterday to today presented an extra challenge. … We’re confident and we’re happy where we’re at right now.”
Noah Andry paced the Patriots with a 72, tied for sixth behind leader Michael Stagnaro (68) of Cincinnati St. Xavier. Liberty’s Jackson Harris and Noah Mulford are tied for eighth (73).
Jerome is tied for fourth (307) with Zach Radtke (70, second) and Brady Barnum (76, tied for 20th) leading the way.
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