MASSILLON, Ohio -- Rocky River competed in the Polar Bear Invitational at Shady Hollow Country Club Monday. The Pirates placed 15th against a challenging field on a warm and windy day, as they opened their second week of the season.

Leading River was Lucas Dietrich who fired an 11-over 83 on the 6,799-yard track. Dietrich carded a 39 on the front nine and a 44 on the back. He was joined on the four-man totals sheet by Owen Toole (87), Wes Bennett (87), and Sam Vannucci (88).

Highlights on the day included birdies for Nick Tianello, Toole, and Vannucci.

Hoban fired a 291 to win the tournament which was hosted by Massillon Jackson High School. St. Ignatius was runner-up at 293. Ashland's Tyler Sabo carded a 68 to earn medalist honors.

The Pirates are slated to play in another invitational tournament on Tuesday when they travel to Redtail Golf Club in Avon for the St. Ignatius Invitational.


by Skip Snow

# # # RR # # #