GREAT GOLFERS — The Houlton High School varsity golf team won the Penobscot Valley Conference and Regional titles last Thursday at JaTo Highlands in Lincoln. The team will now compete in the State Meet on Saturday at Natanis Golf Club in Vassalboro. Ian Gervais and Nick Chase will also participate in the Individual State Meet on Oct. 17 also at Natanis. Playing for the championship team are, from left, front, Nick Chase, Parker Sanderson, Logan Shaffer, Zach Ritchie and Ethan Quint; back, Gage Flewelling, Mike Ring, Ian Gervais, Ben Flewelling and Isaac Brown.
Shire golfers win PVC, regional titles
By Gloria Austin
Staff Writer
The Houlton High School varsity golf team captured the Penobscot Valley Conference and Regional titles last Thursday at JaTo Highlands in Lincoln to qualify for the state championship this Saturday.
The Shires shot a team score of 335 to place first, followed by George Stevens, 358; Penobscot Valley, 359 and Deer Isle-Stonington, 368.
“It was a miserable day (with rain showers),” Nason said. “It was tough to get through. But, they did a great job. They played great and it is a nice way to start the playoffs.”
The team score was decided by the top four golfers’ scores. Ian Gervais led the way for the Shires shooting a 78, while Nick Chase followed with an 81. Logan Shaffer tallied an 87, Gage Flewelling, 89 and Ethan Quint, 97, Parker Sanderson, 91 and Mike Ring, 94.
At Natanis this weekend, the Shires will be facing tough competition. Nason would like to see his squad shoot under 320.
“We are very capable of shooting a lower score,” Nason said. “But, we have to pay attention to our course management.”
LINING IT UP – Houlton’s Ian Gervais sets his ball during a recent match against Presque Isle at the Houlton Country Club. Gervais and teammate Nick Chase will be competing in the Individual State Championship on Oct. 17, at Natanis Golf Club in Vassalboro.
The PVC Championship also served as the Individual Qualifier for state competition, with Gervais and Chase to play in the state individual meet also at Natanis on Oct. 17.
Last Tuesday, the Shiretowners avenged an earlier loss to Presque Isle, as they defeated the visitors 167-171.
Houlton’s Shaffer picked up low medalist honors with a 37.
Gervais shot a 42, while Chase, Flewelling and Ring all scored 44s. Sanderson tallied a 46 and Quint a 47. Rounding out the team scores were: Ben Flewelling, 49; Isaac Brown, 62 and Zach Ritchie, 69.
For Presque Isle, Travis Dyer, 46; Evan Waddell, 45; Alex Tuttle, 41; Keenan Eaton, 42; Jordan Hallett, Adam Flynn and Matt Freeman, 44s and Zach Campbell, 48.
UP TO THE HOLE – Houlton’s Nick Chase chips the ball onto the green during a recent match against visiting Presque Isle. Chase, along with teammate Ian Gervais, will also be competing in the Individual State Championship on Oct. 17 at Natanis Golf Club in Vassalboro. The Houlton team will play in the State Meet Saturday at Natanis, as well.
