GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — Glad to be home.
The Gallia Academy golf team posted a 23-stroke victory over visiting Chesapeake and Ironton on Thursday night during a tri-match at Cliffside Golf Course in the Old French City.
The Blue Devils were dominant on their home back-nine after posting a winning tally of 178. The Panthers were second with a 201, while the Fighting Tigers had only three golfers — leaving them one player short of a team tally.
Wyatt Sipple won medalist honors and led GAHS with a 5-over par round of 41. Hobie Graham was next with a 43, followed by Cooper Davis with a 45.
Reece Thomas completed the winning team score with a 49. Both William Hendrickson and Elijah Baird posted identical rounds of 50 for the hosts.
Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101.