MCC golf adds two recruits

(MERIDIAN, Miss.) – Meridian Community College golf coach Sean Covich has announced the addition of two golfers for the 2009 recruiting class.

Oscar Mariscal, Jr. of Santa Cruz, Bolivia and Bo Reed of Tupelo, MS have signed to play for Covich and the Eagles starting in the fall of 2009.

Mariscal has been the No. 1 ranked junior golfer Bolivia for the past two seasons (2007, 2008). He is also the No. 4 ranked amateur golfer in his home country.

In 2008, he averaged a 73.4 in all tournaments played, including four rounds in the 60’s.

Mariscal’s father, Oscar Mariscal, Sr. is a member of the Bolivian PGA.

“We are excited to add another international golfer to this team,” said Covich.

“Nick Hawkes of England is currently a freshman for us and he has contributed all season long. We look for Oscar to do the same for us next season.”

Reed is a senior at Tupelo (MS) High School where he plays under Coach Mark Enis.

In 2008, Reed helped the Golden Wave capture the MHSAA 5A State Championship, and in doing so, he was named to the MHSAA 5A All State Team.

Last summer he was the No. 2 ranked golfer on the Northeast Mississippi Coca Cola Junior Golf Tour. In 2007 he was the No. 1 ranked golfer on the Northeast Mississippi Coca Cola Junior Golf Tour.

“Tupelo has a strong tradition in golf and we are excited to add another player from that program,” said Covich.

“Bo has the potential to help this team next season.”

Mariscal and Reed will be joining Brandt Garon (Baton Rouge, LA), Adam Monsen (San Antonio, TX) and JT Soley (Laurel, MS) in the 2009 MCC golf recruiting class.

“This should wrap up recruiting for the 2009 campaign,” added Covich.

“Now I can turn my attention to the National Championship in May.”

MCC golf will host their annual Alumni & Friends Scramble Friday, May 8th at the NAS-Ponta Creek GC, then return to action for the season ending NJCAA Division I Men’s Golf National Championship May 19-22 in Huntsville, AL at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail-Hampton Cove Golf Course.