Hugh Corrigan and A.J. Marcinko tied for medalist honors in leading Independence to a 190-228 win over visiting Trinity at Shawnee Hills Golf Course on Wednesday.
With the win, the Blue Devils improved to 1-1 in match play and 1-0 in the Chagrin Valley Conference.
“It was very important especially after having come off a second-place finish in the preseason tournament,” Independence coach Mark Echstenkamper said of opening league play with a win.
Corrigan and Marcinko both shot a 44 to pace the Blue Devils.
“It was very relieving to come out of two not so good rounds and pull everything together today for the win,” Corrigan said. “My putting improved significantly today and I was able to control my swing speed a little more.”
Corrigan bounced back after carding a 92 at the Berkshire Invitational on Tuesday and a 97 at the league preseason tournament on Monday.
“This round really boosted my confidence going into the next couple of rounds because I know that I have the ability to do well and now it’s just a mental game,” he said.
Ryan Gibson (50) and Mike Jedrezejek (52) closed out the scoring for the Blue Devils. Marky Tripodi (53) also competed.
Jacob Potts, a first-year golfer, led the Trojans with a personal best 49.
“Jacob is a junior that played football during his freshman and sophomore years, but decided to switch to golf this season,” Trinity coach Paul Prospal said. “He has been improving steadily over the past two weeks.”
