The Carbon High School golf team won the region tournament Tuesday at Spanish Oaks Golf Course in Spanish Fork. The team rounded the tourney out with a combined score of 329. Second place Union High followed by 14 shots, and Providence Hall trailed by 20.
Though rough weather tested the golfer’s’ performance, the Dinos came out with 4 individual players in the top 6. Ryker Smith won the title of region medalist with a first place score of 73. “He played solid all day and didn’t make many mistakes,” explained coach Tom King. Ryan Gagon took second in the tournament earning a 79. Brady Gagon placed third with an 86. Carson Martines tied for 6th place with a 91. Other varsity players, Zade Carillo and Nick Olsen shot a 97 and 103 respectively.
In the JV division, Kaden Slavinsky shot a low 83, and Tyler Yaklovich returned with a 92.
Slots to compete at the state tournament will be determined by Coach King. “They will be working hard in practice to qualify, and we’ll see what they do,” he said.
Carbon Golfers win region title
Ryan Gagon tees off at the Region Golf Tournament.