Darien Swanson is medalist at Bemus Point
BEMUS POINT — Darien Swanson continues to play his best golf of the spring season.
Representing Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Sherman/Panama, the state-tournament-bound senior fired a 1-under par 35 to claim medalist honors by six shots during a Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association golf match Wednesday at Bemus Point Golf Course.
In team competition, Maple Grove posted two wins, downing the Thunderbirds (28-27) and knocking off Cassadaga Valley (31-24). Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Sherman/Panama downed the Cougars (34-21).
Evan Steffen and Gavin Rodgers led the Red Dragons (15-4, 10-4) with a 41; and Ace Pierce had the top nine-hole score for the Cougars (1-16, 1-10) with a 45.
The Thunderbirds’ record stands at 5-13, 3-10.
Maple Grove: Evan Steffen 41, Gavin Rodgers 41, Ryan Lockwood 46, Kam Whalen 65, Dan Schlemmer 57, Drew Oste 48.
Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Sherman/Panama: Darien Swanson 35, Carson Swanson Liam Swan 58, Donovan Schnars 52, Jacob Ferranto 52, Lucas Lisciandro 50.
Cassadaga Valley: Ace Pierce 45, Hunter Cleland 53, Caden Frost 55, Aiden Gierlinger 44, Matthew Rungey 55, Derrick Gungey 56.