Two Tigers Medal at COC Golf Tourney

Two Republic golfers finished with medals at the Central Ozark Conference golf tournament in Carl Junction Tuesday at Briarbrook Golf Course. Jace Henry finished sixth with a score of 76. Cason Bekemeier shot a 77 and finished eighth. The top-ten finish for each golfer earns them all-conference recognition, as well.

After Henry and Bekemeier, it was a rough day for Republic golfers, who finished ninth in a 10-team field at Briarbrook. Brayden Tharp finished with an 88, Bryce Ondrick shot a 102, and Luke Heavin finished with a 103.

Carthage won the COC title by three strokes over Carl Junction, 308-311. Owen Derryberry of Carthage won the individual championship on the second hole of a playoff with Carl Junction’s Jack Spencer. They had both finished at one-under-par 71 after 18 holes. Derryberry clinched the title with a 30-foot putt.