On Wednesday afternoon, the Connellsville Falcons took to the fairways at Pleasant Valley Golf Club for their non‑section boys golf showdown against the Gateway Falcons. The match, part of Section 3‑2A play, ended in a 219‑225 victory for Connellsville, moving the team to a 3‑5 record for the season.
Key performances
Freshman Braydon Rockwell and sophomore Hunter Hughes led the way, each posting a nine‑hole score of 41 on the par‑35 front nine. Their steady play set the tone for the rest of the squad.
Senior CJ Forcina, the sixth starter for Connellsville, delivered a solid 43, helping to keep the team within striking distance throughout the round. Upperclassmen Owen Shaw and Landon Garlick each recorded 47s, rounding out the top five scores for the Falcons.
Sectional results across the region
In other Section 3‑2A action, Jefferson‑Morgan edged Brownsville 218‑240 at Nemacolin Country Club in Beallsville. Urijah Teasdale earned medalist honors with a 41, while Dominic and Miles Sowden tied at 42 for Jefferson‑Morgan. Brownsville’s top performer was Ava Rohland, who posted a 44.
At Carmichaels Golf Club, the Carmichaels Mikes secured a 242‑244 win over Beth‑Center. Connor Lapana posted a one‑over‑par 38, the low round for the Mikes, with teammate Eli Hastings shooting 43. Beth‑Center’s best effort came from Austin Kurowski, who carded a 41.
University of West Virginia’s Mustangs suffered their first loss of the season, falling 200‑217 to Laurel Highlands at South Union Township Municipal Golf Course. Andrew Gallick led Laurel Highlands with a 42, while University’s Brayden Rickman shot even par.
In Section 2‑2A, the Mount Pleasant Vikings captured a 215‑238 victory over Derry at Latrobe Elks Golf Course. Hunter Snyder earned medalist honors with a 38, and Austyn Gross contributed a 42 for the Vikings.
Girls golf highlights
The Mount Pleasant girls team also saw success, posting a 202‑213 win over Southmoreland. Kendall Campbell of the Scotties earned medalist honors with a 43, while Morgan Miller led the Vikings with a 45. Southmoreland’s top scorer was Riyah Younkin, who posted a 55.
Overall, the Vikings improved to 3‑3 in section play and 5‑4 overall, while the Connellsville Falcons look to build on their recent win as the season progresses.
What’s next?
Connellsville’s schedule includes upcoming matches against regional rivals, offering the team a chance to further improve its standing in Section 3‑2A. Fans and families are encouraged to attend future outings at Pleasant Valley and other local courses to support their high‑school athletes.
Original reporting: Herald-Standard – latest news for Uniontown, Pennsylvania — read the source article.
