Discount Double Check: Lion Linksters WinBack to Back S.B.A.A.C. Championships




First Team S.B.A.A.C. American Division Golf Team (from left) Bryce Kroger- N.R. , Evan McKinley- N.R. , David Ohntrup- N.R. , Chris Mazzaro- N.R. , Austin Wells- N.R. , Jake Brinker- Amelia.

 For the first time in the history of New Richmond High School golf, the Lion Linksters have reached three levels that had never been reached before.

First, the Lion Linksters are the first team in New Richmond golf history to win back to back S.B.A.A.C. Championships. The Lion Linksters shot a 970 in the 45 hole tournament to out distanced runner-up Amelia (1060) by 90 strokes. Western Brown (1175), Bethel (1176) and Goshen (1299) round out the team scoring.

Second, the 2012 Lions are the first team to win the 18 hole end of the season match by shooting a 332 to out distance runner-up Amelia (367).

And finally the Lion Linksters are the first team in league history to place 5 players out of 6 on the first team all-league team.

Leading the Lions were Chris Mazzaro (runner-up and 2 time 1st team all-league), Evan McKinley( 2 time second team all-league) and Austin Wells (2 time 1st team all-league) (3rd overall), Bryce Kroeger (5th overall), and David Ohntrup (6th overall). Kyle Heidlage (8th overall) finished on the second team all-league team giving New Richmond 6 of the top 8 golfers in the league.

Coach Phil Heflin was named S.B.A.A.C. Coach of the Year for the third year in a row.

The Lions continue their highly successful season Tuesday at Stillmeadow Country Club as they take on St. X and Batavia at 4:00. The Lion Linksters record now stands at 34-2 on the season.