Young Dragons on par, Cain encouraged
Clinton High School’s Sahara Lowe follows through on a shot during a recent golf match. (photo:Dwane Wilder )
The Dragons finished third, but Coach Matt Cain left the course encouraged.
“This is a fun team to coach and they just keep getting better,” Cain said. “I don’t have a senior on the team, and three of my scorers hadn’t played high school golf before this year. But this is the most fun I’ve ever had as a coach. I love them all.”
Host Oak Ridge won with a team score of 161. Anderson County was second (162), followed by Clinton (164) and Campbell County (168). The Cougars are coached by Cain’s brother, Michael.
“It was nice to beat Campbell County,” Cain said. “My baseball players and my freshman are all improving.”
Grant Hannah, the Dragons’ lone returning player, led the team with a 39.
“Grant led the way for us like he always does,” Cain said.
Two newcomers from the CHS baseball team contributed: JP Robbins shot 41, and Aden Golden carded a 42. Freshman Finn Pridemore also finished with a 42.
On the girls’ side, Sahara Lowe was the lone Lady Dragon competing. She closed with a 49 and made two birdies, one on a chip-in and another on a putt, Cain said.
