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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2016 THE COMMERCE NEWS • THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PAGE 3B CHS Golf Commerce's season opener cut short due to poor conditions BY CAMERON WHITLOCK Last Thursday, the Commerce golf team teed off on the 2016 season in an exhibition matchup with Jefferson at Double Oaks. And while the match had to be cut short due to low visibility and foul weather conditions, head coach Mat thew Lund said there were plenty of positives to take away from Thursday’s round. “I felt like our boys played very well for how awful the conditions were,” said Lund. “We have practiced in bad conditions as well and they were used to the course playing like it did.” Lund said he was especially impressed by the progress of Wesley Counts and Andrew Lathem - both of whom were on pace to shoot career- low scores after six holes. After six holes, Wade McMahan was the low medalist for Commerce with a 28. Sage Culpepper and Counts both carded 29s after six holes. “Sage battled and played well enough to post a low score, but he will be the first to tell you that he should have shot much better,” said Lund. “Jeremy Davis, our freshman starter, performed as well as he could have for playing in his first official varsity match. His drives are improving, as is his short game.” A young Commerce girls’ team strug gled in its opening bout, but according to Lund, the Lady Tigers “definitely got a learning experience out of it.” “McKenzie McRee and Channing Martin both hung with their competi tors and well as they could have,” said Lund. “Lauren Pyrzenski made some nice shots as well and kept her cool while playing against upperclassmen.” Martin posted a 38 after six holes. McRee carded a 41, while Pyrzenski posted a 45. Commerce will travel to Chimney Oaks Golf Club on Thursday for an exhibition match with Banks County. \ Teed off Commerce’s Wesley Counts hits an iron off a Par-3 tee box at Double Oaks Golf Club last week. Photos by Cameron Whitlock [ Fore! Commerce golfer Channing Martin watches her shot head towards the green during the Tigers’ season-open ing match last week. Reaching out Banks County doubles player Jessica Nogera returns a Jefferson serve during the Lady Leopards’ matchup with Jefferson on Monday. Focused in Erin Ryder focuses on making contact with a volley during the Leopards’ match with Jefferson High School on Monday. Banks Co. Archery Club hosting Rinehart 100 shooting event The Banks County Archery Club will host its annual Rinehart 100 3D shoot on March 5-6, at 211 Hudson Valley Drive in Homer. MG’s BurgerQue will serve barbeque, chicken strips, chicken cheese steaks, hamburgers and pulled-pork sand wiches. A drink tent will be on site serving sodas and water. On-site registration opens at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 5. For adults, registration costs $40 for one day and $60 for two days. For youth (ages 11-16) registration costs $20 for one day, and $25 for two days. For children 10-under, registration costs $10 for two days. Those who pre-register online are given a discounted price. For a full event schedule and to pre-register, visit www. rl00.org CU ML ■ **¥ ■ BCHS Girls’ Tennis Lady Leopards open 2016 season with a close loss The Banks County High School girls’ tennis team opened its 2016 season last Thursday with a 3-2 loss to Athens Christian. Erin Ryder won her No. 2 singles match 8-0, while Morgan Duncan earned an 8-2 win at No. 3 singles. Shelby Turpin narrowly fell to her Athens Christian oppo nent 8-6 in No. 1 singles. The No. 2 doubles team of Peggy Reems and Caitlin Marlow were edged 10-8 in overtime, while the duo of Hannah Caudell and Lauren Collins fell 8-3 in No. 1 dou bles. On Monday the Leopards fell to Jefferson 4-1. Duncan won at No. 3 sin gles in overtime. Banks Coun ty will travel to Commerce on Wednesday (today), before heading to Athens Christian on Thursday. % ARNELLm — lVl DESIGN EMORIALS An MED Enterprises Co. Serving this community since 1962. Ask about the FREE gift with purchase. Office located at 220 Hwy. 441 S. in Commerce, GA. 706-335-4066 Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-5 p.m Saturday By appointment only • Closed Sunday **We accept M/C, Visa and offer a lay-a-way plan. Chimney Oaks Golf Club Chimney Oaks Golf Club Offering Spring Golf Specials The 19th Hole Grill at Chimney Oaks is open 7 days a week for breakfast or lunch! SERVING RAIN OR SHINE 148 Hammers Glen Dr. Homer, GA 30547 Find us on Facebook
