Indian Hills leads Lou Hart Invitational

(MERIDIAN) – Indian Hills Community College out of Iowa leads the Second Annual Lou Hart Invitational after the first 36 holes.

The 2000 NJCAA Division I national champions shot 291-301 for a two round total of 592 to take a three shot lead over South Mountain Community College out of Phoenix, Arizona. The Cougars shot a 595 (278-298). Three time NJCAA national champion, Darton College out of Georgia, is in third at 598 (299-299). Wallace State Community College is in fourth at 602 (301-301), while five time NJCAA national champion, Central Alabama is in fifth with a 606 (297-309).

Host- Meridian Community College “Green” team is tied with MCC’s “White” team in sixth place. Both Eagle squads are at 607.

“Not sure what happened to the guys today,” said fourth year MCC golf coach, Sean Covich.

“I guess the pressure of playing at home and expectations of playing well got to us today. Whenever your B-team is tied with you’re A-team, its not a good sign.”

Rounding out the team scoring is: Abraham Baldwin College in seventh at 614, Faulkner State in eighth with 617, Rend Lake College in tenth at 631, Andrew College in eleventh at 656, and Georgia Military in twelfth with a 670.

Leading the way for MCC today was freshman, Bo Reed of Tupelo, MS. Reed shot 146 (72-74) and is in seventh place. Sophomore Garrett Westbrook is in 16th place with a 150 (75-75). Sophomore Cory Williamson, of Collins, MS is tied for 16th with a 151 (76-75. Freshman Brandt Garon posted a 152 (75-77) to tie for 21st. Sophomores Nick Hawkes and Tanner Sparks are tied for 24 with 153, while freshman Oscar Mariscal is in 31st with 155. Freshman Adam Monsen posted a 156 and is in a tie for 36th, while freshman Clemens Dvorak had a 157 and is in a tie for 39th place.

Individually, Central Alabama sophomore Zach Primavera leads the medalist race with a 139 (69-70). The Ole Miss signee and defending Lou Hart Invitational medalist has a one shot lead over Darton’s Taylor Wellborn.

Twelve teams and 65 players are competing in the event.

Final rounds concludes Tuesday with 18 holes, play begins at 8:30 am off #1 and #10 tees.