Furman wins boys title

Commonwealth National was well-represented in the junior tournament Friday. Along with Furman hailing from the club, so did secondSlDFH finLsKHr BrLDn FLsFKHr, who shot a 75. Fellow Commonwealth player and defending boys champion Kyle Martin was among a quartet of players tied for third at 76.

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In the girls division, Isabella DiLisio of Talamore CC successfully defended her title from last year, shooting an 86 for a 13-stroke victory over Talamore’s Abigale Sydnes.

Entering this busy time for Furman, he is hoping Friday’s win will spur him on for both the county amateur and state amateur.

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