Boys To Take A Swing At CIF

r the final stretch of the season, with Moore League individuals in the first week of May, and CIF the following week. The Jackrabbits are fresh off a team win against the Lakewood Lancers, and a previous loss against the cross-town rival Wilson Bruins.
On Tuesday, April 26, Poly faced Lakewood High School in a 14-hole tournament. On the par 56 match, the Jackrabbits won 310-344. Jericho Betts shot an even par 56, while junior Andy Peterson and Jacob Betts both shot 61.
On April 22, Poly faced the Wilson Bruins for the second time this season. The first match against the Bruins was much closer, but Poly still put up a fight, losing 405-365. Brothers Jericho and Jacob Betts shot scores of 76 and 77, respectively. Senior Jack Evans was third on the team with 80, followed by Peterson shooting 85 and Auggie Gvildys shooting 87.
“It was a decent score for us. I just wish it would have been a bit better,” said head coach Bill Dodge.
Overall, the team had a small   slump from the first match against Woodrow Wilson. The Bruins won the first match 358-389. Jericho Betts shot six better his first time, and Peterson shot 12 better. Peterson had difficulty coming back from his astounding first match score of 73, and shot 85 the second time.
“Maybe the focus wasn’t there in our players for a few holes,” said Dodge.
Finishing up the last two Moore League matches, the Jackrabbits finished second in the Moore League. The team had a league score of eight wins and two losses. The two losses were both to the powerhouse Bruins.
“We had a great season this year. We came in second place alone for the first time in my four years of golf; we came in tied second years prior. We swept all teams in Moore League except Wilson,” said Jericho Betts.
With Moore League matches over, the best individuals from Poly are getting ready for Moore League Individuals next week. The four-day individual tournament, taking place from Monday to Thursday, starts out with 28 league contestants and gets cut to 16 contestants. The following week is CIF Individuals and CIF team matches. Poly made CIF as a team.