Kelemen is opening-day medalist at Moon Brook CC
Maple Grove opened the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 1 golf season with three victories at Moon Brook Country Club on Monday afternoon.
Sparked by Drew Kelemen’s 6-over 42, the Red Dragons downed Jamestown 32-23, Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Sherman 30-25 and Cassadaga Valley 38-17.
The Red Raiders, led by Evan Maloney’s 46, were 2-1 on the day, posting wins over Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Sherman (28-27) and Cassadaga Valley (36-19).
Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Sherman, behind medalist Darien Swanson’s 41, finished 1-2. The Thunderbirds’ win came against Cassadaga Valley (32.5-22.5).
Ace Pierce was the top golfer for the Cougars with a 54.
Maple Grove: Drew Kelemen 42, Evan Steffan 49, Kam Wheeler 61, Gavin Rodgers 56, Ryan Lockwood 52, Nick Golando 62.
Jamestown: Evan Maloney 46, Adam Powell 55, Tyler Salvaggio 53, Ritter Coombs 62, Jack Christensen 70, Brighton Lumia 83.
Chautauqua Lake: Darien Swanson 41, Carson Swanson 47, Ian Reidesel 78, Luke Studley 77, Liam Nickerson 66, Jacob Ferranto 57.
Cassadaga Valley: Ace Pierce 54, Ben Elder 81, Caden Frost 65, Aiden Gierlinger 71, Matthew Runge 72, Derrick Runge 76.