Junior match-play medalists named

Blain Calhoon of Ward and Josie Roberson of Maumelle earned medalist honors Monday at the Arkansas State Golf Association’s Junior Match-Play Championship at Eagle Hill Golf and Athletic Club in Little Rock.

Calhoon shot a 5-under 67 to lead the field and earn the tournament’s top seed. Hunter Hickingbotham of Little Rock was second (68), while Connor Gaunt of Cabot and Parker Jennings of Marion tied for third with a 69.

Match play in each division begins this morning. The girls final is set for 9 a.m. Thursday, while the boys championship is set for 1:30 that afternoon.