MCC Completes Historic Championship Weekend

From School Reports

The Meridian Community College golf team completed one of its most impressive performances in school history by capturing the MACJC Event #2 which was held over the weekend in Corinth, MS at Shiloh Ridge Golf Club.

MCC captured the tournament championship on Sunday with a two-day team score of 560 (274-286) which was five strokes ahead of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The weekend belonged to freshman Lance Strickland who earned top medalist honors among the field with a two-day total of 131 (64-67). The opening round score of 64 by the former Lamar School star on Saturday also set a school record for lowest single round. The opening round score of 64 by Strickland also set a course record at Shiloh Ridge Golf Club.

Grant Renegar also turned in a solid performance with a 141 (69-72), while Heath Newsom had a 142 (69-73).

Colby Evans finished with a two-day total of 146 (72-74) and Camden Backel completed the tournament with a 146 (74-74).

MCC will return to action on September 28-29 at the Blazer Classic which will be hosted by Belhaven University at Castlewoods Country Club in Brandon, MS.