The Aledo Bearcats and Ladycats got an early look at what they may be facing again in a few weeks — wicked West Texas weather — as they trekked to Lubbock to play in the Regional Preview Tournament at Lake Ridge Country Club.
The Bearcats finished seventh among their field with a two-day total of 644 on Feb. 28-March 1. They opened with a 327 and followed with a 317.
A week later, the girls tournament was scheduled to be March 7-8, but was shortened to one day because of cold and windy weather. They posted a score of 367 to finish fifth.
Leading all players individually was Braden Stokes of the Bearcats. He finished second individually among the boys with a 1-over-par 145, opening with a 74 and following with a 1-under 71.
“Ethan and Braden had been here before and knew what to expect,” Aledo coach Brian Mourning said.
The Ladycats were led by Emily Crick with an 84 and Kylee Kirkland with an 86.
For the Bearcats, Ethan Elmore shot 160 (84-76), Logan Lund finished with a 169 (84-85), and William Kirkman posted a 170 (85-85).
“They hadn’t had rain and conditions were really tough,” Mourning said. “You couldn’t get a wedge in the ground.
“One of my girls hit a drive about 200 yards and it ended up being 290,” he added, noting the dryness of the course.
After being bested by cold weather previously, the Bearcats and Ladycats finally got the spring golf season going by playing in the Buzzy Open at Cross Timbers Golf Course in Azle on Feb. 25.
The Ladycats Black team score of 342 brought them the tournament championship.
The Bearcats Orange team posted a team score of 320 to finish in second place. Kirkland had the low score of 81 for second individually among the Ladycats Black team, with Addison Russ and Crick each shooting 85 for third and fourth, respectively (Russ won a scorecard playoff). Reagan Gilliland came in with a 91.
Ryland Haney paced the Bearcats, shooting a 3-over-par 75 for first place individually. Tyler Anderson shot 77 for fourth individually and Evan Boukadoum posted a 79. Andrew Todey shot 89.
“I thought the boys played well, considering we haven’t been able to get outside lately. Really happy with how they played,” Mourning said, adding about the girls, “I’m happy with how they played and it’s a good start for the spring season.”
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