York boys golf team defeats OPRF and Glenbard West in key conference matches
The York boys golf team hit the jackpot in two key West Suburban Conference Silver Division matches recently.
The Dukes moved their record to 5-1 overall and 3-1 in WSC Silver action after a pair of wins against Oak Park-River Forest and Glenbard West.
“We beat two very strong teams in OPRF and Glenbard West,” said York coach Jim Borel.
In the Oak Park-River Forest contest that saw York earn the 155-162 win, Matt Buckley led the way for the Dukes with a 36. Jacob Wit shot 39, while Aidan Mann, Mason Lampa and Sam Bartolone each shot 40s. Solid rounds from Josh LaBounty (41) and Blair Faber (42) did not count in the team score.
Against Glenbard West, York was six strokes better at 151-157 in the conference match. LaBounty and Buckley shared meet medalist honors with co-37s. Wit shot 38 and Mann’s 39 did count, but 39s from Bartolone and Faber did not count, but did demonstrate York’s extreme roster depth as six Duke golfers scored in the 30s.
York now turns its attention to a key WSC Silver contest today at Hinsdale Country Club against Hinsdale Central.
“We’re going to practice all week to get ready for Hinsdale,” said Borel. “We are looking forward to that match.”
York also was sixth at the Warren invitational with a 322. Bartolone’s 79 led the way for the Dukes. Wit shot 80, while LaBounty had an 81 and Zach Sutter shot 82.
Through late last week, York was averaging 155.09 as a team for nine holes. LaBounty leads the team at 38.27 for nine holes. Bartolone is averaging 39.5, while Mann is at 39.9. Wit is at 40.4, while Buckley is at 40.43.
