Daytona, Seminole State dominate in women’s golf

Central Florida junior colleges claimed the top two spots at the National Junior College Athletic Association women’s golf championship at the Chateau Elan Resort in Braselton, Ga., last week.

Daytona State College, based in Daytona Beach, claimed its ninth national title in 13 seasons while Seminole State, based in Sanford, finished second.

Under the direction of Daytona State coach

the Falcons scored 1191 during four rounds to finish 55 over par, besting their closest competition by 14 strokes. Freshmen

and led the Falcons, posting the team’s lowest scores at 295 (11 over par) to finish in a tie for third place overall. Freshman and sophomore

also finished in the top 10. Both Falcons shot 75 in the final round, leaving Johnson tied for sixth at 299 (15 over) and Kwon tied for eighth at 302 (18 over). Sophomore

of Orlando rounded out Daytona State’s team and tied for 32nd place with a score of 329 (45 over).

“The thing that really impressed me this week and throughout the year was the top four were so consistent,” Brown said of the Daytona State lineup. “Even if they had a bad round, they posted a decent number that kept us a little better than the other team. It was a grueling four days, the course was tough, it was hot and the pace was slow, but they stayed really focused and got the job done. We are excited to be national champions.”

The Seminole State women’s golf team shot 306-296-304-299 to finish as the national runner-up. All five Seminole State players placed in the top 20. Sophomore placed highest among the Raiders with a score of 295, tying for third place individually and contributing to Seminole State’s 1205 team score. Freshman (tied for sophomore (10th), freshman (tied for 13th) and sophomore (18th) rounded out the Seminole State lineup. eighth),

grew up in Tallahassee loving Florida State Seminoles football. His father played at FSU. He dreamed that some day he would wear the garnet and gold, as well.

That day is closer than ever.

Gainer, a 6-foot-3, 205-pound outside linebacker from Tallahassee Chiles High, committed to FSU’s 2018 recruiting class Friday. He announced his decision with a video posted on his Twitter page.

“I’m excited. I just love FSU, love the coaches, love the school. It was a pretty good decision for me,” Gainer said. “I remember watching games and thinking one day I’d be playing at FSU, so now that the day finally came and I committed there, it kind of feels like a dream come true.”

He picked the Seminoles over nearly 30 other Football Bowl Subdivision scholarship offers, with Miami and Texas coming at him strongest in the end.

FSU is where his heart is, however, and he has decided to stick with the hometown team.

His father Herb Gainer played wide receiver at FSU from 1984-87.