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MARTENS FINISHES WITH A 79 TO FINISH IN TIE FOR 21ST IN PIAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

Senior Grant Martens shot a 79 in the wind at Heritage Hills Resort in York on Tuesday to finish in a tie for 21st place in the PIAA Individual Championships.  Junior Jim Davis recorded an 85 on the second day of competition to complete his play in 45th place.  After a beautiful day for golf on Monday, forty mile per hour winds prevailed for Tuesday's round.  Gregor Orlando of Erie Cathedral Prep won the tournament with a three under total of 139.

Grant and Jim were the only golfers from Section 3 to qualify for the state tournament.  Only 48 golfers from the state of Pennsylvania participated in the championships. 

CONGRATULATIONS TO GRANT AND JIM AND TO COACH RITTMAN
AND THE TIGER GOLFERS FOR A GREAT SEASON!

PIAA INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - Second Day
Heritage Hills Resort, York, PA
October 23, 2007

FIRST DAY'S COMPETITION

Senior Grant Martens shot a four over 75 in the first round of the PIAA Individual Championships at Heritage Hills Resort in York to finish in a tie for 16th place after the first day of competition.  Junior Jim Davis recorded an 82 for 42nd place.

The second and final day of competition will be held today at Heritage Hills.  After yesterday's perfect weather, the forecast for today is for rain, wind and thunderstorms.

PIAA INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - First Day
Heritage Hills Resort, York, PA
October 22, 2007

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TIGERS FINISH FIFTH IN WPIAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Senior Grant Martens posted an 81 and junior Donny Lewis an 82 to lead the Tigers to a fifth place finish in the WPIAL Team Championships at Cedarbrook GC in Belle Vernon on Thursday.  Junior Jim Davis recorded an 84 along with sophomore Jake Wrigley.  Upper St. Clair took the title with a score of 388 with Peters Township second with 398 and Central Catholic third with 406.  The Tigers scored 416 in their fifth place finsih.

Senior Grant Martens and junior Jim Davis will represent NA at the PIAA Individual Championships on Monday and Tuesday at Heritage Hills in York.

Congratulations to Coach Rittman and the Tigers for their top five finish.  There are over 200 teams playing golf in the WPIAL!

WPIAL DIVISION I TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
Cedarbrook Golf Course
Thursday, October 18, 2007

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MARTENS LEADS TIGERS TO WPIAL TEAM FINAL

Senior Grant Martens earned medalist honors with a 67 at Village Green GC in Hickory on Tuesday morning to lead the Tigers to a third place finish in the Division I semifinals.  Junior Donny Lewis recorded a 77, junior Jim Davis a 79, and junior Nate Kreutzer an 81 as NA qualified for the Team Finals.

The Tigers finished with 398 points for third behind Upper St. Clair with 380 and Penn-Trafford with 383.  The top three teams in each semifinal will meet tomorrow morning at Cedarbrook Golf Course in Belle Vernon for the team title.  Tee off time is scheduled for 10:00 am.

WPIAL DIVISION I TEAM TOURNAMENT
SEMIFINALS

at Village Green GC

Medalist - GRANT MARTENS, North Allegheny, 67

at Krendale GC

Medalists - BROCK POMPEANI, Hopewell/BEN COHEN, Shady Side Acad., 70

* - The top three advance to the WPIAL championship

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MARTENS, DAVIS QUALIFY FOR PIAA FINAL

Junior Jim Davis shot a 75 and senior Grant Martens a 76 at Tom's Run GC in Blairsville on Monday in the Western qualifier as both NA golfers made the cut and advanced to the PIAA final.  The PIAA Championship will be held next Monday and Tuesday at Heritage Hills Golf Resort in York.

The Tiger team will play today in the WPIAL semifinals at Village Green GC in Hickory.  Action is slated to get under way at 10:00 am.

PIAA WESTERN QUALIFIER
Tom's Run GC, Chestnut Ridge Resort
Monday, October 16, 2007

The top 22 players advanced to the PIAA championship

WPIAL TEAM PLAYOFFS
DIVISION I SEMIFINALS

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TIGERS EDGE NORTH HILLS, 203-206, TO FINISH
SECOND IN SECTION

In the rain and the cold of Highland CC on Thursday afternoon, the Tigers edged North Hills, 203-206, to finish in second place in Section 3.  Senior Grant Martens led NA with a two-over 37 with junior Jim Davis adding a 39.  Ryan Fichter recorded a 37 to pace the Indians.

With the win, the Tigers finished the regular season with a section record of 11-3, an overall mark of 15-3.  NA will compete in the WPIAL Team Playoffs next week.  Senior Grant Martens and junior Jim Davis will play in the PIAA Western Regional on Monday at Tom's Run GC.

GOOD LUCK TO GRANT AND JIM!!!!

MATCH SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 203  NORTH HILLS - 206

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MARTENS FOUR-UNDER 31 LEADS TIGERS OVER
PINE-RICHLAND, 184-217

Senior Grant Martens blistered the Highland CC course with a four-under 31 on Wednesday afternoon to lead the Tigers to a key 184-217 victory over Pine-Richland.  Junior Nate Kreutzer had a season low personal record one-over 36 while juniors Byron Doll and Donny Lewis added 38s for the winning Tigers.

With the win, the Tigers improved their section record to 10-3, the overall mark to 14-3 on the season.  NA will be back at Highland CC this afternoon when they meet rival North Hills in the 3:00 pm section finale.  A Tiger win will get them into the WPIAL playoffs.

MATCH SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 184  PINE-RICHLAND - 217

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MARTENS FIFTH, DAVIS EIGHTH IN
WPIAL INDIVIDUAL FINAL

Senior Grant Martens shot a 78 to tie for fifth place and junior Jim Davis an 80 to tie for eight place in the WPIAL Individual Championships at Latrobe CC on Tuesday.  Both players received medals and qualified for the PIAA Western Qualifier at Toms Run GC on Monday.

The Tiger team will host Pine-Richland at Highland CC this afternoon in a key section match with the starting time set for 3:30 pm.  Tomorrow, NA will be back at Highland CC to meet the North Hills Indians at 3:00 pm in the final section match of the season.  The Tigers need victories in both matches to qualify for the WPIAL playoffs.

WPIAL INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Latrobe Country Club
October 9, 2007

ALTERNATE: Chris Bowen, Bethel Park, 44-42-86

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TIGERS KNOCK OFF SHALER, 185-203

Senior Grant Martens and junior Jim Davis both shot one under 34s to lead the Tigers to a big 185-203 victory over Shaler at Diamond Run on Wednesday afternoon.  Junior Donny Lewis added a 37 and sophomore Jake Wrigley posted a 38 for the winning Tigers.

With the win, NA improved their section record to 9-3, the overall mark to 13-3 on  the season.  Grant Martens and Jim Davis will represent NA at the WPIAL Individual Championship on Tuesday at Latrobe CC.  Both golfers will have an opportunity to meet golfing legend Arnold Palmer before the match.

GOOD LUCK TO GRANT AND JIM!!!!!

MATCH SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 185  SHALER - 203

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TIGERS TOP CENTRAL CATHOLIC AND HEMPFIELD

In a non-section tri-match, the Tigers were victorious over Central Catholic, 190-201, and Hempfield, 190-198, at Diamond Run on Tuesday afternoon.  Senior Grant Martens shots a one-under 34 to pace NA to the double victory.  Junior Nate Kreutzer added a 37 and junior Donny Lewis a 39.  The loss was the first of the year for Central Catholic.

With the win, the NA overall record improved to 12-3 on the season.  The Tigers will host Shaler this afternoon at Diamond Run in another key section match.  Tee off time is scheduled for 3:30 pm.

MATCH SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 190  HEMPFIELD - 198  CENTRAL CATHOLIC - 201

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MARTENS, DAVIS ADVANCE TO WPIAL FINAL

Senior Grant Martens won medalist honors with a 72 and junior Jim Davis shot a 77 at Buffalo Valley Country Club in Freeport  on Monday morning to advance to the WPIAL Individual Championship next week at Latrobe CC.  Junior Nate Kreutzer shot an 84 and will not advance.

The WPIAL final will be held on Tuesday and all golfers will have an opportunity to meet golfing legend Arnold Palmer before the match.

The Tiger team will host a tri-match this afternoon at Diamond Run GC when they will meet Central Catholic and Hempfield.  Match time is scheduled for 3:30 pm.

WPIAL SEMIFINALS
BUFFALO VALLEY CC
Monday, October 1, 2007

ALTERNATE: John Halpern, Shady Side Academy - 39-43-82

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SENECA VALLEY FALLS TO TIGERS, 183-190

The Tigers avenged an earlier loss to Seneca Valley with an impressive 183-190 victory at Diamond Run on Thursday afternoon.  Junior Jim Davis shot a two-under 33, senior Grant Martens posted an even par 35, and junior Donny Lewis and sophomore Jake Wrigley recorded one over 36s to lead the Tigers to the important win.  The victory was the third in three days for the Tigers as they improved their section record to 8-3, the overall mark to 10-3 on the season.

On Wednesday afternoon, the Tigers defeated Butler by a score of 190-210.  Senior Grant Martens led the way with an even par 35 while juniors Jim Davis and Donny Lewis added one over 36s.

Senior Grant Martens, along with juniors Nate Kreutzer and Jim Davis, will represent NA at the WPIAL semifinals on Monday at Buffalo Valley Golf Club in Freeport.

MATCH SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 183  SENECA VALLEY - 190

MATCH SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 190  BUTLER - 210

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TIGERS EDGE PINE-RICHLAND, 199-201, IN KEY SECTION MATCH

Senior Grant Martens shot an even par 36 to lead the Tigers to an important 199-201 section victory over Pine-Richland at the Treesdale-Orchard course on Tuesday afternoon.  Junior Jim Davis added a two-over 38 for the winning Tigers while Casey Watt pace the Rams with a three-under 33.

With the win, the Tigers improved their section record to 6-3, the overall mark to 8-3 on the season.  NA will host Butler this afternoon in another important section match.  Tee off time at Diamond Run is set for 3:30 pm.

MATCH SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 199  PINE-RICHLAND - 201

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MARTENS LEADS ALL SECTION QUALIFIERS
WITH ONE UNDER 70

Senior Grant Martens shot a one under 70 (38-32) at Sylvan Heights GC in New Castle on Monday morning to earn medalist honors.  Junior Nate Kreutzer posted a 77 (39-38) and junior Jim Davis a 78 (40-38) to also qualify for the WPIAL semifinals next Monday.  Junior Donny Lewis had an 81 (39-42) and junior Byron Doll an 87 (45-42) and will not advance to the next round.  Martens, Kreutzer and Davis will advance to the WPIAL semifinals tob e held at Buffalo Valley CC on Monday.

The Tiger team will face Pine-Richland this afternoon in a key section match.  The starting time at Treesdale is set for 3:30 pm.

WPIAL DIVISION I
SECTION 2 QUALIFIER
Sylvan Heights GC

Alternate - Andrew Shakely, Butler, 80

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MARTENS FOUR-UNDER 31 LEADS TIGERS OVER
NEW CASTLE, 186-204

Senior Grant Martens shot a four-under 31, a new school record for a team member, to pace the Tigers to a 186-204 victory over New Castle at Diamond Run on Wednesday afternoon.  Junior Donny Lewis posted a 37, junior Nate Kreutzer a 38, and junior Byron Doll a 39 as NA won their fourth in the last five matches.

Grant Marten's score of 31 was the record from the Blue tees - NA played the white tees until last year.  The previous low from the blue was 32.  The blue tees add on about 1 to 1/2 strokes.  Front nine yardage from the white tees is 2882 yards, from the blue tees - 3064 yards.

On Monday, five golfers will represent North Allegheny in the section qualifier at Sylvan Heights Golf Course in New Castle.  Grant Martens, Donny Lewis, Jim Davis, Byron Doll, and Nate Kreutzer will be the NA five at the qualifier.

GOOD LUCK TO GRANT, DONNY, JIM, BYRON, AND NATE!

MATCH SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 186  NEW CASTLE - 204

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DAVIS LEADS TIGERS OVER NORTHGATE, 195-271

Junior Jim Davis shot an even par 35 to lead the Tigers to an easy 195-271 victory over Northgate at Diamond Run on Tuesday afternoon.  Senior Grant Martens added a two over 37 with junior Byron Doll and Nate Kreutzer contributing 40s for NA.

With the win, the Tigers improved their section record to 4-3, the overall mark to 6-3.  Because of a schedule change, the Tigers will host New Castle this afternoon in a section match at Diamond Run.  Match time is scheduled for 3:30 pm.

MATCH SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 195  NORTHGATE - 271

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SHALER EDGES TIGERS, 198-202

Senior Grant Martens shot a one over 36 and junior Jim Davis added a 39 but it was not enough as Shaler defeated the Tigers, 198-202, at Pittsburgh North GC on Thursday afternoon.  Ben Altmeyer led the Titans with a 38.

The loss dropped the NA section record to 3-3 and the overall mark to 5-3 on the season.  The Tigers will be back in action on Tuesday when they host Northgate in a section match.  The starting time at Diamond Run is set for 3:30 pm.

MATCH SUMMARY
SHALER - 198  NORTH ALLEGHENY - 202

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TIGERS KNOCK OFF SEWICKLEY ACADEMY, 198-208,
IN NON-SECTION MATCH

The Tigers traveled to Sewickley Academy on Wednesday afternoon and came home with a 198-208 victory over the Panthers.  Leading the way for the Tigers was senior Grant Martens who shot a one-under 34 at the Allegheny CC course.  Senior Mitch Adams added a 39 for the winning Tigers.  Jeff Kendall posted a 39 to pace the Panthers.

With the win, the Tigers improved their overall record to 5-2 on the season.  NA will travel to Shaler this afternoon to take on the Titans in a 3:00 pm section match.

MATCH SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 198  SEWICKLEY ACADEMY - 208

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2007 WPIAL BOYS' GOLF

The Tigers will compete again in Division I of the WPIAL 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 16, 2007.  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.

A team champion will be declared in both divisions.  In 2007/2008, 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 of the match.  This format is in effect for all team matches.

In case of a tie in total medal score, the medallist for both teams will play "sudden death" extra holes.  If there are co-medallists 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 sectional qualifier will be hosted at one of the section courses.  The 2007-2008 sectional qualifiers have been scheduled for Monday, September 24, 2007.  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 Monday, October 1 or Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at four different courses.  Fourty-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 Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at a course to be designated and will be managed by members of the Golf Committee.  The top twenty-four 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 15, 2007.  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 22 & 23, 2007.

2007 BOYS' GOLF ALIGNMENT - DIVISION I (61 TEAMS)

* - scheduled to host 2007-2008 qualifier

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