Just one day after their poorest effort of the season, the Watauga High boy's golf team came back with a solid effort Thursday in a non-conference match at the Cedar Creek Country Club in Lenior, N.C.

The Pioneers had a team score of 166 and finished third, ten shots off the lead. Hickory bested the field with a team score of 156. That win by Hickory also snapped Hibriten's two-match winning streak. The Panthers finished second, six shots back, with a 162.
Austin Harrill of the Red Tornadoes paced the field with an even par 36. Carson Nguyen of the Pioneers was two shots back with a two over par 38. Austin Northern and Troy McNeil each fired a 42; Christian Bailey had a 44.
The Pioneers travel to North Wilkesboro to play a non-conference match at the OaKwoods Country Club next Tuesday.

Team scores:
Hickory 156
Hibriten 162
Watauga 166
St. Stephens 173
Alexander Central 174
South Caldwell 183
FT Foard did not play.

Medalist:  Austin Harrill from Hickory shoots even par 36.

Watauga's Scores:
Carson Nguyen 38
Troy McNeil 42
Austin Northern 42
Christian Bailey 44
Cameron Taylor 49
Kyle Decker 55

NORTHWESTERN 3A/4A BASEBALL SCOREBOARD
THURSDAY'S GAMES
ALEXANDER CENTRAL 2, DAVIE COUNTY 1
ST. STEPHENS 14, NEWTON-CONOVER 4
BUNKER HILL 13, FRED T. FOARD 0