Western's boys golf team secured a third-place finish at the IHSAA Peru Sectional, edging out Northwestern by just three strokes with a score of 323, successfully defending their sectional championship. This performance marked a significant improvement, as the team reduced their score by seven strokes from the previous year. Northwestern finished closely behind with a score of 326, highlighting a competitive match.

By the Numbers
  • Western recorded a score of 323, seven strokes better than their previous year's performance.
  • Northwestern finished with a score of 326, three strokes behind Western.
State of Play
  • Western is the defending champion, having repeated their success from last year.
  • The competition remains tight, demonstrated by the narrow margin between Western and Northwestern.
What's Next

Looking ahead, Western will aim to build on their sectional success as they prepare for upcoming regional competitions. Maintaining their performance level will be critical for advancing further in the IHSAA tournament.

Bottom Line

Western's strong performance at the Peru Sectional underscores their competitive edge and resilience, pointing toward a promising journey in the subsequent rounds of the golf tournament.