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NORTH ALLEGHENY BOYS' VARSITY GOLF

* 2003 WPIAL RUNNERUP *

* SECTION CHAMPIONS *

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TIGERS CAPTURE SECOND PLACE AT WPIAL CHAMPIONSHIP

The Tigers claimed the runnerup position at the WPIAL Championship match at Duck Hollow Golf Club in Uniontown on Thursday morning.  Senior Ryan Smith shot a 76 with senior Colin White and junior Alex Morse posting 78s to lead the Tigers.  Upper St. Clair won the title with a score of 395, with NA nine strokes back at 404.  It was the fifth title in six years for the Panthers.

The Tigers won the section championship with a mark of 10-2 and had an overall season record of 15-2.  It was a great season for Coach Dede Rittman and the Tigers. 

CONGRATULATIONS TO COACH RITTMAN AND THE TIGERS!!!!

MATCH SUMMARY
WPIAL DIVISION 1 
TEAM GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

TEAM SCORES

INDIVIDUAL SCORES

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MORSE COMES THROUGH TO LEAD TIGERS TO WPIAL FINALS

Junior Alex Morse defeated John Brumberg from Pine-Richland at Pheasant Run Golf Club in Gibsonia to give the Tigers second place in the semifinals.  Morse's win sends NA to the WPIAL Team Championship to be held this morning at Duck Hollow Golf Club in Uniontown.  

Morse hit a 6 iron on his first shot on the par three, 175-yard  17th hole at Pheasant Run.  It went 40 yards over the green.  Brumberg hit pin high to the right of the green.  The Pine-Richland senior chipped onto the green, but Morse chipped up to within three feet.  After Brumberg's putt rimmed out, Morse was able to convert the putt to win the hole.  It was a clutch performance by the NA junior.

The Tigers will face tough competition in today's final that features Franklin Regional, Peters Township, Upper St. Clair and NA.  Tee time is set for 10:00 am this morning.

Good luck to Coach Rittman and the Tigers!

(Thanks to Coach Dede Rittman for her detailed description of play on Wednesday!)

TIGERS, PINE-RICHLAND TIE FOR SECOND IN WPIAL SEMIFINALS

The Tigers and Pine-Richland tied for second place in the WPIAL semifinals at Pheasant Run Golf Club in Gibsonia on Tuesday afternoon behind first-place Upper St. Clair.  NA and Pine-Richland both scored 408 with USC earning a total of 396.  

The playoff to decide the winner is between the medallists for the two teams.  Junior Alex Morse led NA with 75 while John Brumberg paced the Rams with a 74.  Sophomore Jeff Hinds posted a 76 for NA.  On the 18th hole, Morse and Brumberg went to a sudden victory playoff.  Both players shot a 4 and moved on to the 17th hole.

When the players reached the green, lightning strikes began.  After the storm, the players went back to complete the hole, but the green was under an inch of water.  The lightning returned forcing postponement of the playoff until today.  Morse and Brumberg will complete the playoff until a victory is won.  The scheduled tee off time this morning will be at 9:00 am.

(Thanks to Coach Dede Rittman for the information in this report.  Coach Rittman is the match manager.)

WPIAL DIVISION I BOYS TEAM SEMIFINALS
Pheasant Ridge Golf Club, Gibsonia

TEAM SCORES

WPIAL DIVISION I BOYS TEAM SEMIFINALS
INDIVIDUAL SCORES

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SMITH FALLS IN PLAYOFF

Senior Ryan Smith made a valiant effort to qualify for the PIAA Playoffs in the WPIAL Championships at Cedarbrook Golf Course in Belle Vernon on Tuesday afternoon.  The Tiger senior shot an 82 to tie with four other players for the 16th and final spot plus an alternate.

The first playoff hole was number 10 at Cedarbrook Gold.  Smith hit his drive into the trees at the right, had a spectacular shot out, chipped on, and three-putted.  Matt Sampson of South Fayette won the playoff to claim the final spot.

The Tiger team will participate in the WPIAL Playoffs beginning next Tuesday.  We will post playoff information as soon as we receive it.

WPIAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Cedarbrook Golf Course
Gold Course, Par 72

* - won playoff
# - did not qualify

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TIGERS LOSE FINAL MATCH BUT WIN SECTION

Coach Dede Rittman's Tigers are the 2003 section champions even though they lost their final match on Monday afternoon.  Seneca Valley won a playoff spot by beating the Tigers, 196-200, at Cranberry Highlands Golf Course.  Senior Ryan Smith shot a 38 to lead the Tigers while Andy Zipf posted a 37 to claim medallist honors for the Raiders.

The loss dropped the final NA record to 15-2 and a section mark of 10-2.  The WPIAL team playoffs are scheduled to begin next Tuesday.  Smith will play in the WPIAL individual finals today at Cedarbrook Gold Golf Course in Belle Vernon.

CONGRATULATIONS TO COACH RITTMAN AND THE TIGERS!

MATCH SUMMARY
SENECA VALLEY - 196  NORTH ALLEGHENY - 200

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SHALER ENDS NA WINNING STREAK AT 15

The Shaler Titans edged the Tigers, 198-206, at Pittsburgh North Golf Course on Thursday afternoon to end the Tigers' fifteen-match unbeaten streak.  Senior Ryan Smith shot an even par 35 to pace the Tigers, while Mike Hartman posted a 38 to lead Shaler.

Junior Alex Morse came through with a three-over 38 but no other NA golfer was under 40.  The NA record falls to 15-1 with only one section match remaining.  The Tigers will travel to Seneca Valley today for a 3:15 section match to conclude the regular season.

MATCH SUMMARY
SHALER - 198  NORTH ALLEGHENY - 206

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FOX CHAPEL FALLS TO TIGERS, STREAK GOES TO 15

The Tigers defeated the Fox Chapel Foxes, 204-213, at Green Oaks Country Club on Wednesday afternoon in a non-section match.  Senior Colin White posted a one over 37 to help extend the NA unbeaten streak to 15 matches.  Sophomore Jeff Hinds had a 40 and senior Ryan Smith a 41 for the winning Tigers.

The Tigers will travel to Shaler this afternoon for a section match against the Titans at Pittsburgh North.  Match time is scheduled for 3:00 pm.

MATCH SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 204  FOX CHAPEL - 213

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TIGERS WINNING STREAK REACHES 14 WITH WIN OVER BUTLER

The Tigers defeated Butler, 193-208, at Diamond Run Golf Club on Tuesday afternoon to extend their winning streak to fourteen without a loss.  Junior Alex Morse shot a 36 while seniors Jason Meteny and Colin White both posted 38s to lead NA to the victory.

The Tigers will travel to Fox Chapel this afternoon for a non-section match against the Foxes.  Match time is set for 3:30 pm.

MATCH SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 193  BUTLER - 208

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SMITH ADVANCES TO WPIAL FINAL

On a rain soaked Seven Oaks Country Club in Beaver, senior Ryan Smith claimed medallist honors with a six-over par 78.  Chilly and windy conditions hampered the golfers in the WPIAL semifinals.  Sophomore Jeff Hinds shot an 87 but lost in a playoff.  Junior Steve Wagner missed the cut with a 91.

Smith advanced to the WPIAL final to be held next Tuesday at Cedarbrook Gold Golf Course in Belle Vernon.  Only the top ten golfers from each of the four semifinals were able to move on to the Final Round.

The Tigers will host Butler this afternoon in their final home match of the season.  Match time is scheduled for 3:00 pm at Diamond Run Golf Course.

WPIAL SEMIFINAL ROUND
Seven Oaks Country Club
September 29, 2003

Seven players played off one hole for the number 9, 10 and alternate spots.  Jeff Hinds, Luke Baumgardner, Matt Geramita and Brett Spagnolo all bogeyed hole number 1 (par 4). Andrew Rickard, Blake Schutte, and Dustin Hook all had pars.  On the second playoff hole, number 9 (par 4), Rickard birdied, Schutte parred, and Hook bogeyed.

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TIGERS STAY UNBEATEN WITH VICTORY OVER NEW CASTLE, 179-201

Senior Ryan Smith shot a 2-under 33 to lead the Tigers to their 13th consecutive victory, ninth in section play, over New Castle, 179-201, at Diamond Run Golf Course on Thursday afternoon.  Senior Colin White matched par with a 35 while sophomore Jeff Hinds shot a one-over 36.  Smith eagled number nine on his way to medallist honors.

 Smith, Hinds, and junior Steve Wagner will play in the WPIAL individual semifinals this morning at Seven Oaks Country Club.  Tee off time for the semifinals is scheduled for 10:00 am.  The Tigers will be back in action on Tuesday when they host Butler at Diamond Run in a section match.  Starting time is scheduled for 3:30 pm.

MATCH SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 179  NEW CASTLE - 201

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THREE TIGER GOLFERS ADVANCE TO SEMIFINALS OF WPIAL

On Tuesday morning, despite a rain-soaked golf course and winds up to 20 miles an hour, three NA varsity golfers made the cut to advance to the semi-final round of the WPIAL individual competition.  Senior Ryan Smith and sophomore Jeff Hinds both shot 3 over par 75, while junior Steve Wagner posted a 77.  It was a good day for Hinds as he advanced on his birthday!

Junior Alex Morse came in 12th with an 80 while senior Colin White came in 19th with an 84.  Only the top ten golfers qualify for the next round.  The second round will be held at Seven Oaks CC next Monday..  

The top ten from four different sites will advance to the WPIAL Finals at Cedarbrook on Tuesday, October 7.  The boys' final will be played on the gold course while the girls' will play on the red course.  Starting time for both finals is scheduled for 10:00 am.

WPIAL INDIVIDUAL SECTIONAL QUALIFIER
DIVISION 1 SECTION 3

* - Weeks will be the alternate after a five-player playoff.

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TIGERS CRUSH NORTH HILLS IN RAIN AND WIND

The early arrival of Hurricane Isabel could not stop the Tigers from easily defeating rival North Hills, 192-217, on Thursday afternoon at Diamond Run Golf Club.  In spite of the wind and the rain, senior Ryan Smith shot an even par 35 with junior Steve Wagner just a stroke behind at 36 to lead NA to their 12th straight victory without a loss.

The win improved the Tigers' section mark to 8-0.  The WPIAL Section Qualifier will be held at Treesdale Golf Course tomorrow morning  beginning at 8:00 am.  NA will return to section play on Thursday when they host New Castle at Diamond Run.  Match time is scheduled for 3:30 pm.

MATCH SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 192  NORTH HILLS - 217
Diamond Run Golf Course

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MORSE SHOOTS ONE UNDER TO LEAD TIGERS OVER FRANKLIN REGIONAL

Junior Alex Morse shot a one under 34 to lead the Tigers to a 188-194 victory over Franklin Regional in a non-section match at Diamond Run Golf Course on Wednesday afternoon.  Senior Ryan Smith posted a 36, while senior Colin White and junior Will Corbett both scored 39.  Don Thomas claimed medallist honors for Franklin Regional with a 34.

The win was the eleventh straight without a loss for the first-place Tigers.  NA will be back in action again this afternoon when they host rival North Hills in a section match.  Scheduled starting time at Diamond Run is 3:30 pm.

MATCH SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 188  FRANKLIN REGIONAL - 194
Diamond Run Golf Course

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TIGERS NIP PINE-RICHLAND, 192-193, TO STAY UNBEATEN

Junior Alex Morse shot a par 35 to lead the Tigers to a one-stroke victory over the Pine-Richland Rams at Diamond Run Golf Course on Tuesday afternoon.  Morse had an eagle on the difficult par 5 third hole at Diamond Run.  Senior Colin White chipped in for an eagle on number 9, while senior Ryan Smith putted in for an eagle also on number 9.

The 192-193 victory improved the NA section record to 7-0 and the overall mark to 10-0.  The Tigers will be back in action again today when they host Franklin Regional at Diamond Run.  Match time is scheduled for 3:30 pm.

MATCH SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 192  PINE-RICHLAND - 193
Diamond Run Golf Course

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TIGERS WIN TWO AT BUTLER

Senior Ryan Smith shot a one over 36 to lead the Tigers to a pair of wins on Friday at the Butler Country Club.  On a cool, windy day, the Tigers defeated Butler, 195-213, in a section match and knocked off Blackhawk, 195-205, as part of a tri match.  Junior Alex Morse posted a 37 and senior Colin White tallied a 39 as the winds made conditions difficult at Butler.

The win was the sixth straight section victory and the ninth in a row overall without a loss.  The Tigers will be back in action again on Tuesday when they host the Pine-Richland Rams at Diamond Run.  Scheduled starting time for the match is set for 3:30 pm.

MATCH SUMMARIES
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 195  BUTLER - 213
Butler Country Club

INDIVIDUAL SCORES

NORTH ALLEGHENY - 195  BLACKHAWK - 205

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SEVEN IN A ROW FOR TIGERS!

Senior Ryan Smith shot a 3 under par 32 to lead the Tigers to their seventh consecutive victory as NA defeated Seneca Valley, 177-189, at Diamond Run Golf Course on Thursday afternoon.  Senior Colin White posted an even par 35, juniors Alex Morse and Steve Wagner both shot 36, and junior Will Corbett came through with a 38 as the Tigers tallied their lowest score of the season so far!

The Tigers will travel to Butler to meet both Butler and Blackhawk in a tri match this afternoon.  Starting time at Butler Country Club is scheduled for 3:30 pm.

MATCH SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 177  SENECA VALLEY - 185
Diamond Run Golf Course

INDIVIDUAL SCORES

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TIGERS KNOCK OFF UNDEFEATED SHADYSIDE ACADEMY, 178-191

Junior Steve Wagner shot a 2-under par 33 to lead the Tigers to a 178-191 victory over previously unbeaten Shadyside Academy at Diamond Run Golf Course on Wednesday afternoon.  Senior Colin White had an eagle on number 7 and posted a 34 while senior Ryan Smith came through with an even par 35.

The win was the sixth straight for NA against no losses this season.  The Tigers will be back in action again this afternoon when they host the Seneca Valley Raiders at Diamond Run.  Match time is set for 3:30 pm.

MATCH SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 178  SHADYSIDE ACADEMY - 191
Diamond Run Golf Course

INDIVIDUAL SCORES

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SHALER FALLS TO NA, 194-216

The Tigers continued to roll in section play as they picked up their fourth consecutive section win as they defeated neighborhood rival Shaler, 194-216, on Tuesday afternoon at Diamond Run Golf Course.  Leading the way for NA was senior Colin White who was low medallist with a 38.  Senior Ryan Smith, junior Alex Morse and sophomore Jeff Hinds were a stroke behind at 39.

MATCH SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 194-216
Diamond Run Golf Course

INDIVIDUAL SCORES

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WPIAL BOYS GOLF - 2003

The Tigers will compete again in Division I, along with 60 other teams this year.  The top two teams and ties for second place in each section will enter the team championship semi-finals on October 14, 2003.  If two teams tie for second place but one of the teams has lost both head to head contests, that team will not enter the tournament round.  Three way ties will be broken in the following manner:

     1.  Section records of the tied teams will be compiled.
     2.  The team that has the best numerical record among the tied teams will be the qualifier.
     3.  If the tie cannot clearly be broken, all tied teams will enter the tournament.

The format for boys' golf is a team comprised of six golfers who play for a combined team total medal score for the day.  Only the top five scores will count to determine the team winner for the match.  This format is in effect for all team matches.

In case of a tie in total medal score, the medalists for both teams will play "sudden death" extra holes.  If there are co-medalists on either team, the coach will select one of them to compete in the tie-breaker.

INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The WPIAL individual championships will begin with a sectional qualifying tournament comprised of five players from each section team.  Each section qualifier will be hosted at one of the section courses.  The 2003 section qualifiers have been scheduled for Monday, September 22, 2003.  The top ten players from each sectional tournament will advance to the semi-final round.

The semi-final round will consist of one hundred sixty contestants - ten qualifiers from each of the sixteen sectional tournaments.  The semi-final round will be conducted on Monday, September 29, 2003, at four different courses.  Forty contestants, ten per section, will be assigned to each semi-final site.

The individual final round will consist of forty contestants - the top ten from each semi-final round site.  The final round will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2003, at a course to be designated.  The top sixteen contestants from the WPIAL final round will qualify for the PIAA championship tournament to be held at Heritage Hill Golf Course (York, PA) on October 20-21, 2003.

DIVISION I - 61 TEAMS

* - School scheduled to host 2003 sectional qualifier.

Any questions or comments should be directed to Athletic Director Bob Bozzuto at:  bbozzuto@northallegheny.org