PIQUA – Covington and Bethel are the top two teams in the TRC and both went head-to-head on Tuesday. Covington was able to come away with a huge victory by eight strokes 153 to 161, which gives the Buccs a two-match lead in the standings over the Bees.

Covington improves to 12-0 in the league, while Bethel drops to 10-2.

Four Buccaneers finished below 40 strokes with Sam Grabeman leading the way with one over par at 37. Matt Dieperink carded a 38, while Cameron Haines and Bryson Hite both finished in 39 strokes.

Brodie Manson and Connor Humphrey rounded out the Buccaneer scoring as Manson finished in 42 strokes and Humphrey tallied a 46.

The Buccs have two more critical head-to-head matches on the road against Milton-Union tomorrow (Wednesday) and against Miami East next Tuesday before competing in the TRC Tournament next Thursday.

COVINGTON SCORING:
Sam Grabeman – 37
Matt Dieperink – 38
Cameron Haines – 39
Bryson Hite – 39
Brodie Manson – 42
Connor Humphrey – 46

BETHEL SCORING:
Logan Norris – 37
Josh Fiery – 38
Mike Halleg – 39
Ethan Tellmudge – 47
Ben Sonnanstine – 48
Thanopet Phungphaophan – 52