Pirates Johnathon Smith and Tyler Dimond had “two really good days” at the 3A state golf tournament in Pueblo Monday and Tuesday, according to coach Mark Faber.
Smith ended the tournament with his second all-state designation in as many years after tying for 10th, while Dimond shot below 90 both days at his first state tournament appearance, Faber highlighted.
“I’m very proud of them, very proud of them, how they did,” Faber said.
Smith ended the two-day tournament in a three-way tie for 10th with a two-day score of 147.
He ended day one in a three-way tie for ninth after shooting a 73 on the par-72 course.
Smith logged an eagle on one hole, birdie on two, par on 11 holes and bogeys on three holes.
He shot a 74 on day two, shooting birdie on two holes, par on 13 holes and bogeys on two holes.
Faber noted Smith didn’t play as well as he can, but he stayed after it and played really well for the most part and is still an all-state golfer.
“He was in it the whole time, going after it,” he said.
Dimond ended the two-day tournament tied for 72nd with a 178.
He ended day one as part of a four-way tie for 72nd with an 89.
Dimond shot par on eight holes and bogey six.
He also shot an 89 on the second day, logging a birdie on one hole, par on four holes and bogeys on nine holes.
“Tyler played well,” Faber said. “First time ever to go to state tournament and break 90 both days. ... Parts of the round were really good, some of it were a little bit of a struggle, but for first time and a freshman, I think he did awesome. I really do.”
Faber added was “really proud of how he stayed with it and stayed after it.”
Faber added Walking Stick was a great golf course and handled the tournament well.
Faber also indicated the team had a great season.
“Johnathon had an amazing season. I mean, he won some tournaments and played really, really well. I still feed sad for Cedar [Liverett] who played well, but just didn’t quite get it done. Isabel [Galloway] ... I just can’t say enough about her competing for the last two years against the guys and just staying after it, which was pretty amazing. To have Tyler do as well as he did as a freshman — really, really good stuff,” Faber said, adding, “As a whole, I’m proud of them and appreciate their work ethic and all.”
Faber noted that while the team will lose Galloway and Liverett, both seniors, the team will have a strong core coming back next year in Smith and Dimond.
“I’m excited for it,” he said.
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