Aug 22, 2002 By The 1 min read

Laurel Highlands golfers defeat Brownsville Laurel Highlands fired an impressive 5-under-par as a team Wednesday to defeat Brownsville, 180-219, for its first win of the season at Carmichaels Golf Course in non-section action.

Brandon Katzeff (34), Brian John (36) and Jarred Detweiler (36) were all under par for the Mustangs. Chris Bonchosky and Cory Chrise shot par rounds for the newly crowned Fayette County champions. Freshman Santino Marchitello’s 41 was not used.

Ryan Bashour had the low round for the Falcons (1-1) with a 1-over-par 38. Josh Seelye shot a 40 and Ryan Barnhart had a 45. Brice Connors carded a 47 with Chuck DeCarlo finishing with a 49. Marc Nebraski’s 51 was thrown out.

Blackhills Conference Tournament – The conference schedule for the football teams won’t start for another few weeks, but the golf teams representing the schools got together for a tournament at Ponderosa Golf Club.

Burgettstown, the host team, easily won the title with a 397. Avella was second with a 430 and Beth-Center was third at 441.

John Prekrell was low man for the Bulldogs with an 81. Justin Sckena carded an 85 and Brandon Boledovic had an 87. Chris Sckena checked in with a 90 with James Shubilla’s 98 rounding out the scoring.