SHS GOLF: Barlow, Spanier keep SHS on top

Brandon Barlow earned medalist honors in the Spartans’ 65-16 win over Washington Sept. 15 at Lake Spanaway Golf Course.

Brandon Barlow earned medalist honors in the Spartans’ 65-16 win over Washington Sept. 15 at Lake Spanaway Golf Course. Barlow finished with a 1-over par 37 performance for 17 points for the undefeated Spartans.

Sumner earned the top five finishes with Austin Spanier carding a 39 for 15 points; Kai Taylor, 43 for 11 points; and Tom Murphy and Joe Bethards finished fourth with 44 for 11 points each.

Spanier led the Spartans to a 62-47 win over Fife with a 2-over par 38 Sept. 13 at Lindon Golf and Country Club.

It was Spanier’s second medal-winning performance of the season. He and teammate Barlow shared the honor with a 2-over par 38 in a 68-40 homecourse win over Steilacoom Sept. 7.

The Spartans added a 75-67 big win over one of the league’s top teams, Franklin Pierce, Sept. 9. Murphy earned medalist honors with a 1-under par, 35-stroke round at Brookdale Golf and Country Club. Taylor shot 1-over.

The girls picked up their first win of the season 53-15 over Washington Sept. 15.

Rebecca Turcotte, one of three returning seniors, earned medalist honors with a 7-over par at Lake Spanaway Golf Course.

In addition to Turcotte, returning for the Spartans are Natalie Mohn and Karleigh Warner. Coach Steve Anderson also has newcomers in seniors Taylor Friermuth and Taylor Henken, and sophomore Olivia Durham.

The new league, which adds an additional four matches, puts the girls in the heat of competition more often with less prep and practice time, Anderson noted.

The Spartans suffered a 68-39 loss to Fife Sept. 13.

League play continues for both teams with Clover Park today, Wednesday, and Steilacoom Friday.