GREENVILLE – The Covington Buccaneers had a great day in the sectional tournament at Turtle Creek Golf Course in Greenville on Monday by finishing second as a team.

Despite the poor weather conditions, senior Matt Dieperink won the tournament by recording a score of 70 strokes in 18 holes, which was eight strokes better than anyone else in the tournament. His 70 strokes in 18 holes ties the school record established by Erik Ganger in 1998. Dieperink’s name is now in both individual records as he recorded 30 stokes in nine holes last season.

The Buccaneers as team tallied a score of 342, which was three strokes behind National Trail.

Also contributing to the team was Brodie Manson, who finished 7th in the tournament with 82 strokes. Jayden Wackler finished 15th with 88 strokes, Brairen Denson 38th with 102 strokes and Caleb Smith 52nd with 111 strokes.

COVINGTON SCORES:
Matt Dierperink – 70 – 1st Place
Brodie Manson – 82 – 7th Place
Jayden Wackler – 88 – 15th Place
Brairen Denson – 102 – 38th Place
Caleb Smith – 111 – 52nd Place

TEAM SCORES:
National Trail – 339
Covington – 342
Springfield Catholic Central – 356
Newton – 357
Tri-Village – 360
Dixie – 365
Franklin Monroe – 376
Bradford – 384
Ansonia – 386
Tri-County North – 401
Southeastern – 421
Mississinawa Valley – 430
Twin Valley South – 436
Northeastern – 450