PARKERSBURG — Both the Wahama High School and Point Pleasant High School varsity golf teams played in the Parkersburg Country Club High School Invitational golf Tournament on Monday, August 10. It turned out to be a long day both on and off the course for players and coaches. Both teams left Mason County at approximately 6 a.m. and did not return until over 12 hours later. In between the commute, there was no shortage of competitive golf and patience during the rain delays that threatened to terminate play.

A total of 32 high school teams from both West Virginia and Ohio participated in the play four, count three format tournament held at the beautiful Parkersburg County Club. Hurricane High School won the event by shooting a remarkable 224 on the long and difficult par 73 course. The second place team, Parkersburg High School, was a distant 12 strokes back of the winners with a score of 236. George Washington High School finished 3rd with a total of 237.

Point Pleasant's score of 277 placed the Big Blacks in 24th place. Freshman Eric Albright led the Point team with a score of 91 followed closely by Opie Lucas with a 92 and Alex Potter with 94. Justin Cavender shot an even 100, but his score was not included in the team total.

Wahama, playing 2 freshman, finished in 26th place with a score of 287. Senior co-captains Dave Greene and Brandon Johnson led the White Falcon scoring with marks of 88 and 97 respectively. Freshmen Dakota Sisk and Samuel Gordon also played for Wahama with Sisk's score of 102 being part of the teams final tally while Gordon's 105 was not included.

Overall, the experience was notably helpful for both local teams, each gaining experience on the green as well as a chance to continually improve their game. However, it may not have seemed that way by the time the players and coaches arrived home to be greeted by more rain.

Point is scheduled to play again on Wednesday morning against Wahama and Huntington St. Joseph at the Riverside Golf Course in Mason.