Harrison, which last week won its region title, continued to gain steam heading into the state tournament by winning the Billy Peek Invitational.
The Hoyas had a 36-hole total of 586, three shots better than Lambert. Cambridge finished third at 599.
The medalist was Austin Manville of Peachtree Ridge, who had rounds of 68-70 for a 138, giving him a one-shot victory over Ben Shipp of Greater Atlanta Christian.
Harrison was led by Luke Schneiderjans with a 140 and also counted a 143 from Sam Maryland. They both shot 68 on the second day.
The tournament is named in honor the school’s former Hall of Fame golf coach.
The first round was played at Chateau Elan, the second at Brookstone Country Club. Corporate sponsors were able to fund a $750 scholarship, which went to Brennan Bogdanovich of Lambert High.
Sectionals set for Monday
Golf teams who were unable to win their region tournaments get a second chance at one of the sectionals held throughout the state.
Teams qualify for a second-chance at the sectionals if they met the qualifying standard. The idea is to reward good teams that compete in a difficult region.
Teams that won the region, but did not meet the qualifying standard, must also survive the sectional. This prevents a poor team from reaching the state tournament just because they won a weak region.
The state tournaments will be May 18.
Tennis
Historic feat for Calhoun girls
The Calhoun girls tennis team reached the state semifinals for the first time with a 3-2 win over Central Carroll in the third round of the Class AAA tournament.
The Yellow Jackets (22-0) swept the three singles matches, getting wins from Martney Kessler, Caroline Tarpley and Marlee Nichelson. Central won the two doubles matches, with Madison Spruell and Katie Schmittou prevailing at No. 1 and Cassie Griffin and Anya Dunn winning at No. 2, each on tiebreakers.
Calhoun will play the winner of the Westminster-Savannah Arts match.
River Ridge knocks off unbeaten Dunwoody
River Ridge got a big win from No. 1 singles player Ben VanHout and beat previously undefeated Dunwoody 3-2 in the Class AAAAA boys quarterfinals.
River Ridge also got victories at No. 1 doubles from Clay McIntyre and Gabe Mims and at No. 2 singles from Grayson Chumley.
Briefly
The Walton girls continued to roll toward another Class AAAAAA championship with a 3-0 quarterfinal win over Lambert. It was the second straight year the Raiders had eliminated the Longhorns. … The Etowah girls advanced to the semifinals by beating North gwinnett 3-0. Victories by the doulbes teams of Nikki Gilner and Hannah Hutchings and Hannah Ayers and Alisa Cruickshank were the difference. … The North Paulding girls advanced to the Final Four for the first time. The No. 3 seed from Region 4 beat Hillgrove 3-2 in the third round. The Wolfpack has won each of its three state matches by 3-2 counts. … The Greater Atlanta Christian boys overpowered Lovett 3-1 in the quarterfinals. Andrew Chitty and Braden Campbell led the Spartans with singles victories. … The Wesleyan girls eliminated GAC 3-0, with Sophia Strickland leading the way in singles. … Buford’s girls outlasted Marist 3-2 to reach the semifinals. The Wolves got wins from Bailey McCammon and Mariajose Ferreyros in singles, along with a doubles victory from the team of Katie Quinn and Peyton Wolfe.
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