Potters suffer second loss on links, lose by 5 strokes to Toronto

TORONTO - The Red Knights managed to do with a number of other teams couldn't - slow down the Potters.

A 157-162 finish gave Toronto a win and East Liverpool just its second loss of the season.

Though coach Pat Maharick was hoping for a different outcome he knows his golfers did all they could in the soggy conditions at Dyer Country Club.

"It was disappointing, but it wasn't for lack of effort on our side," he said. "Toronto stepped up and played real well ... We had beat them once before at our course."

The Red Knights Nolan Wilson took the low-medalist spot shooting a 36.

For the Potters, Jason Dickey and John Auer each notched a 37, while Jordan Crawford shot 42 and Isaac Severs added a 46.

A trio of strong finishes rounded out the day for Toronto, as Jordan Cooper shot a 38, Mike Radvanksy added a 40 and Dylan King shot 43.

East Liverpool's last loss came on Aug. 18 to Buckeye Local.

Springfield 168, East Palestine 172

NEW MIDDLETOWN - On a rain-soaked Bedford Trails Golf Course East Palestine fell short of a win, losing 168-172 to Springfield.

The Tigers' Dean Persing recorded a 39 to led the winning squad.

East Palestine's Brandenn Keylor shot a 36 to lead the Bulldogs (4-6, 2-4). Nick Kennedy and Jeff McKim followed with a pair of 45s, while Derek Day came in one-shot back with a 46.

The boys will be back in action today against United at East Palestine Country Club.