Independence fell short in a dual match against Hawken at Shawnee Hills Golf Course on Monday but the Blue Devils turned in strong scores from top to bottom.
Hawken won the match 152-175 but five out of six of Independence’s golfers scored under 50 in the 9-hole showdown.
Carson Bianco led the Blue Devils with a 42 while Andrew Teribery and Ryan Zygmunt both finished with a 43. Sam Spacagna and Tyler Sagi came in with a 47 and Jon Rydzinski carded a 63.
“I like the fact we had some guys in the low 40s,” said Independence coach Mark Echstenkamper. “I know that both Andrew and Carson really felt like they should have been in 30s today and they’re both capable of getting there. That’s what we’re looking for but I like the consistency of the four scores we’re getting. We just need those guys to break through and get into the 30s to make ourselves more competitive.”
Bianco and Teribery have hovered around the mid-40s throughout the early part of the season and Zygmunt has done it in the past two events.
“Carson and Andrew both worked hard over the summer and both expect a big year,” Echstenkamper said. “They’re getting there. They’re not quite there yet but they’ll get there. They’re still leaving some birdies and pars out there on the course that they know they can do better with. Zygmunt shot 40 on one of the nines on Friday and he’s capable of getting down into the low 40s and even the 30s.”
The Blue Devils host Beachwood on Tuesday then travel to Berkshire on Wednesday.
Hawken’s Tommy Hill and Drew Covitt tied for medalist honors with a 37, while Scott Hill carded a 38 and Jack Bonnes shot 40.
