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NORTH ALLEGHENY
VARSITY
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Photo Courtesy of Coach Rittman TIGERS TAKE THIRD IN WPIAL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP The Tigers came in third in a close battle for the WPIAL Team Championship at Cedarbrook Golf Course at Belle Vernon on Thursday morning. On a wet and soggy course, Fox Chapel won the title with 406 points, Upper St. Clair was second with 412, and NA was close behind with 414. Junior Grant Martens shot a 77 to pace the Tigers with senior Michael Turner and sophomore Jim Davis four strokes back at 81. Fox Chapel's Adam Hoffman was medalist with a 74. CONGRATULATIONS TO COACH RITTMAN AND THE TIGERS FOR A GREAT SEASON! WPIAL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * TIGERS FINISH SECOND IN SEMIFINALS; ADVANCE TO WPIAL FINALS Senior Michael Turner shot a two-under 68 to claim medalist honors and lead the Tigers to a second-place finish in the WPIAL semifinals at Grandview CC on Wednesday. Had Turner not double bogeyed the 18th hole, he would have set a course record! Junior Grant Martens posted a 78 as the Tigers tallied 391 points to first place Upper St. Clair's 364. Shady Side Academy was third at 393. All three teams advance to the finals along with Latrobe, Fox Chapel and Seneca Valley. The finals will be held today at Cedarbrook GC in Belle Vernon. MATCH SUMMARY
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * TIGERS FAIL TO QUALIFY FOR PIAA TOURNAMENT Senior Michael Turner shot a 78, junior Grant Martens a 79 and senior J.P. McKim an 83 at Tom's Run Golf Course in Blairsville on Monday morning. None of the NA golfers was able to qualify as only the top 22 made the cut. The state finals will be held on October 23-24 at Heritage Hills Golf Resort in York, PA. PIAA WESTERN REGIONAL
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * TIGER TEAM IN WPIAL SEMIFINALS ON WEDNESDAY The Tiger team will try to advance to the WPIAL Finals when they compete in the semifinals on Tuesday morning at Grandview Golf Course in Braddock. There are two semifinal tournaments and the top three teams in each semi will advance to the final. The WPIAL Team Championship will be held on Thursday at the Cedarbrook GC in Bell Vernon. Action in both the semifinals and final is scheduled to get under way at 10:00 am. WPIAL DIVISION SEMIFINALS
DONEGAL HIGHLANDS GOLF CLUB -
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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * TURNER TIES FOR SECOND IN WPIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Despite the rain and wind, senior Michael Turner shot a two-over 74 at Totteridge GC in Greensburg on Wednesday to finish in a second-place tie in the WPIAL Individual Championships. With his silver medal performance, Turner qualified for the PIAA Western Regional Qualifier that will be held next Monday at Tom's Run GC in Blairsville. Along with Turner, both junior Grant Martens and senior J.P. McKim qualified for the regional. Martens shot an 84 to finish in a tie for 17th while McKim recorded an 86 to tie for 23rd. The top 32 golfers qualified for regional play. The Tiger team will play in the WPIAL semifinals next Tuesday. WPIAL INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * TIGERS WRAP UP SECTION TITLE WITH 185-216 VICTORY OVER NORTH HILLS Junior Grant Martens shot a 2-under 33 to lead the Tigers to a 185-216 victory over rival North Hills at Diamond Run on Tuesday afternoon. With the win, the Tigers won the Section 2 Championship. Sophomore Donny Lewis had a one over 36 and senior Michael Turner added a 37 for the winning Tigers. With the win, the Tigers completed their regular season with a final section record of 12-2 and an overall mark of 14-4. NA will play in the WPIAL semifinals next Tuesday. Good luck to J.P. McKim, Michael Turner and Grant Martens who are playing todayin the WPIAL Individual Championships at Totteridge Golf Club in Greensburg. MATCH SUMMARY
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * TIGERS HANDLE HAMPTON, 188-223, IN NON-SECTION MATCH The Tigers stepped out of section play on Monday afternoon and defeated the Hampton Talbots, 188-223, at Deer Run GC. Junior Grant Martens led the way with a one-under 35 as five NA golfers shot in the 30s. Senior Michael Turner posted a 37 with sophomore Byron Doll close behind with a 38. The win improved the overall NA record to 13-4 on the season. The Tigers will try to wrap up the section title this afternoon when they host rival North Hills in the section finale at Diamond Run. Tee off time is scheduled for 3:00 pm.
MATCH SUMMARY
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * MARTENS, LEWIS LEAD TIGERS OVER BUTLER, 189-198 In a battle for first place, junior Grant Martens and sophomore Donny Lewis shot even par 35s to lead the Tigers to a 189-198 victory at Butler CC on Wednesday afternoon. Senior Michael Turner was close behind with a two-over 37. Matt Maloy led Butler with a 37. Down the stretch, Martens finished strong with three straight birdies to earn par. Lewis had one birdie, one bogie, and seven pars in a steady performance for his par. With the win, the Tigers took over first place in Section 3 with a record of 11-2. NA will travel to Hampton on Monday for a 3:30 pm non-section match before closing out the section season at Diamond Run on Tuesday against North Hills. A win in the 3:00 pm section match on Tuesday will give the Tigers the section title. MATCH SUMMARY
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * MARTENS SHOOTS ONE UNDER TO LEAD THREE TIGERS INTO WPIAL FINAL Junior Grant Martens shot a one under 69 to lead three NA golfers into the WPIAL final next week. Seniors J.P. McKim and Michael Turner both shot 77s to qualify for the championship. The qualifying round on Tuesday was held at Cranberry Highlands which features a par 70 fora 6,440 yard course. Next Wednesday, the three Tiger golfers will play in the WPIAL Finals at Totteridge. The Tiger team will be back in action this afternoon when they travel to Butler for a 3:30 pm battle for first place in the section. WPIAL DIVISION 1 SEMIFINALS
* - won three hole playoff * * * * * * * * * * * * * * TURNER LEADS TIGERS OVER Senior Michael Turner shot a two-under 33 to lead the Tigers to a 193-211 victory over Seneca Valley at Diamond Run on Wednesday afternoon. Turner posted three birdies, five pars and only one bogie for his 33. Sophomore Jim Davis was two strokes back in recording at 35 for par while junior Grant Martens added a 38 for the winning Tigers. Matt Vogt led the Raiders with a 40. With the win, the Tigers moved into a first-place tie with Butler as they improved their section record to 10-2, their overall mark to 11-4. Next Tuesday, Turner, Martens and senior J.P. McKim will represent NA at the WPIAL semifinals at Cranberry Highlands. MATCH SUMMARY
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * TIGERS EDGE PINE-RICHLAND, 183-187 Junior Grant Martens shot a 3-under 32, including an eagle on number 9, to lead the Tigers to a key 183-187 victory over Pine-Richland at Diamond Run on Tuesday afternoon. Senior Michael Turner posted an even par 35, with senior J.P. McKim recording a 38. Sophomores Donny Lewis and Jim Davis both shot 38s for the winning Tigers. Even Goetz and Ryan Bogosto both had even par 35s to pace the Rams. The win improved the NA section record to 9-2, the overall mark to 10-4. The Tigers will host Seneca Valley this afternoon in a section match at Diamond Run. Tee off time is scheduled for 3:30 pm. MATCH SUMMARY
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * MARTENS, TURNER, McKIM QUALIFY
FOR Junior Grant Martens shot a 73 to lead all qualifiers at the Section 3 qualifier at Oakview Golf Club on Monday morning. Senior Michael Turner was just one stroke behind as Martens, Turner and senior J.P. McKim qualified for the WPIAL Semifinals next Tuesday at Cranberry Highlands. McKim shot an 80 to qualify while two NA golfers, sophomore Donny Lewis and junior Mitchell Adams, missed the cut by a few strokes shooting 83 and 84. The Tigers will host Pine-Richland this afternoon at Diamond Run in an important section match. Tee off time is scheduled for 3:30 pm. WPIAL DIVISION 1
Alternate: John Raymus, Seneca Valley 82 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * TIGERS WIN SIXTH STRAIGHT WITH 192-207 VICTORY AT NEW CASTLE Senior Michael Turner shot an even par 35 to lead the Tigers to a 192-207 victory at Sylvan Heights GC in New Castle on Thursday afternoon. Junior Grant Martens posted a two-over 37 and senior J.P. McKim a 39 as NA won their sixth straight. Devan Heasley paced the 'Canes with a 37. With the win, NA improved their section record to 8-2, the overall mark to 9-4 on the season. Five Tigers will compete in the section qualifier on Monday at Oakview GC with tee off time set for 10:00 am. The Tiger team will be back in action again on Tuesday when they host Pine-Richland in a 3:30 pm section match at Diamond Run. MATCH SUMMARY
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * FLAMES PUT OUT BY TIGERS, 191-223 The Tigers blistered the Shannopin CC course on Tuesday afternoon in a 191-223 section victory over the Northgate Flames. Senior Michael Turner shot a one over 36 to pace NA with sophomore Jim Davis just two strokes back. Three NA golfers - junior Grant Martens, sophomore Donny Lewis, and senior J.P. McKim--- all shot 39s. Clayton Rask matched par at 35 to lead the Flames. The win was the fifth straight for the Tigers as they improved their section record to 7-2, the overall mark to 8-4 on the year. NA will travel to New Castle tomorrow afternoon for a 3:30 pm section match. MATCH SUMMARY
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * NORTH HILLS FALLS TO TIGERS, 201-223 The Tigers easily defeated rival North Hills, 201-223, at Highland CC on Monday afternoon. Senior Michael Turner again led the way for NA with a two-over 37. Sophomores Donny Lewis and Jim Davis posted 39s to help the Tiger cause. Jack Ross led the Indians with a 44. The win was the fourth straight for NA as they improved their section record to 6-2 and the overall mark to 7-4. The Tigers will travel to Northgate this afternoon for a 3:30 pm match against the Flames at Shannopin CC. MATCH SUMMARY
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * WPIAL BOYS' GOLF - 2006 The Tigers will compete again in Division I along with 60 other teams. The top two teams and ties for second place in each section will enter the team championship semi-finals on October 17, 2006. 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. A team champion will be declared in both divisions. In 2006-2007, the WPIAL will not participate in the PIAA Team 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. Section matches will be played in a nine-hole format. In case of a tie in total medal score, the medalist for both teams will play "sudden death" extra holes. In there are co-medalists on either team, t he coach will selected 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 sectional qualifier will be hosted at one of the section courses. The host school for 2006-2007 is designated by an asterisk (*) in the listing of schools in each section. The 2006-2007 section qualifiers have been scheduled for Monday, September 25, 2006. The top twelve players from each sectional tournament will advance to the semi-final round. The Semi-Final Round will consist of one-hundred ninety-two contestants - twelve qualifiers from each of the sixteen sectional tournaments. The semi-final round will be conducted on Tuesday, October 3 or Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at four different courses. Forty-eight contestants, twelve per section, will be assigned to each semi-final site. The Individual Final Round will consist of forty-eight contestants - the top twelve from each semi-final round site. The Final Round will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2006, at a course to be designated and will be managed by members of the Golf Committee. The top thirty-two contestants from the WPIAL Final Round will qualify for the Western PIAA individual Qualifying Round with qualifiers from five other PIAA western districts on Monday, October 16, 2006. The top twenty-two contestants from the Western Regional Qualifying Round will qualify for the PIAA Championship finals at Heritage Hills Golf Course on October 23 & 24, 2006. 2006 BOYS' GOLF ALIGNMENT - DIVISION I (61 TEAMS)
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