All it took was a little home cooking, hosted by another team. The Pirates' golf team claimed their first victory of the season in Western State Conference play Monday at the event hosted by College of the Canyons at Olivas Links Golf Course in Ventura. AJ Ryland shot a 2-over 74 to tie for second individually in leading VC to victory. Nathan Long recorded a 5-over 78 to tie for sixth and Martin Alvarez and Jonas Slattum each carded a 79, tying for 12th.
Ventura posted a team score of 390, two shots ahead of previously unbeaten Canyons. Santa Barbara was third with 394 followed by Citrus (396) and Glendale (398) in the tightly contested match.
Other VC golfers included Zack Garboski with an 80 and Joshua Calderon at 84.
The Pirates next head to Sandpiper Golf Course in Goleta on Monday April 17 for the rescheduled WSC No. 3 event hosted by Santa Barbara.
WSC #8 - Canyons
At par-72 Olivas Links GC
Final scores
1) VENTURA, 390; 2) Canyons, 392; 3) Santa Barbara, 394; 4) Citrus, 396; 5) Glendale, 398; 6) Bakersfield, 409; 7) Allan Hancock, 415; 7) Antelope Valley, 443.
Medalist: 1. 73, Jack Wellenkamp (AHC); 2. (tie) 74, AJ Ryland (VC); 74*, Kiern Bye (CoC); 4. 76, Paul Grimonpon (CoC); 5. 77, Xander Artois; 6. (tie) 78, Nathan Long (VC); 78*, Hank Norman (GCC); 78, Caleb Jameson (BC); 78, Grant Harrer (BC); 78*, Daichi Nishisu (Cit.); 78, Ashtin Mount (Cit.).
*Scores modified for foggy conditions at the end of the round.
WSC Standings: 1. Canyons 48-1; 2. Santa Barbara, 39-10; 3. VENTURA 30-19; 4. Citrus, 26-23; 5. Glendale, 25-24; 6. Bakersfield, 21-28; 7. Antelope Valley, 4-45; 8. Allan Hancock, 3-46.
VC Record: 40-34-1 (30-19)