Golf teams headed to State

FORT SMITH — The Siloam Springs golf teams are state tournament bound.

The Panthers and Lady Panthers clinched their spots Monday by finishing in top three at the 5A-West Conference Tournament at Ben Geren Golf Course.

Little Rock Christian won the boys match with a team score of 297, followed by Greenwood 312 and Siloam Springs 329, Greenbrier 378, Vilonia 379, Alma 394, Beebe 400 and Russellville 408.

Seniors Karson Clement and Chase Beyer each shot 77 to lead the Panthers and earn All-Conference honors. Senior Josh Johnson carded an 94, while junior Evan Sauer shot 91 and senior Trey Jackson had a 95.

In the girls match, Greenwood shot a 262 to finish as conference champions, while Siloam Springs and Greenbrier tied for second at 271, earning the team spots. Little Rock Christian shot 314, while Russellville turned in a team score of 345. Alma, Vilonia and Beebe did not have enough players to field a team score.

Seniors Kaitlyn Robinson and Kendall McCormick shot 89 and 90, respectively, to lead the Lady Panthers and earn All-Conference honors. Senior McKenzie Blanchard shot 92, while senior Jaelee Snyder carded a 96.

The Siloam Springs golf teams are scheduled to play Fayetteville and Greenwood on Thursday at Fayetteville Country Club in their final regular season match.

The 5A girls state tournament is Sept. 26 at Hot Springs Country Club, while the 5A boys state tournament is Oct. 2 at Paragould Country Club.