Hornet Golf Team Off to Good Start

Sending Two Golfers to All “A” State

By: Colin Tindle

The Hancock County Hornet Boy’s Golf team started the 2010 season off heading in the right direction. Two members, Will Cooper and team captain Russell Haycraft, qualified for the All “A” State tournament held at Gibson Bay Golf Course in Richmond on September, 11^th.                     

When asked about preparation for the season, Haycraft responded, “I tried to play as much as possible this past summer to improve my game and had weightlifting sessions to improve my strength, which have both paid off.” Haycraft’s individual goals are to shoot in the low 40’s for matches and 80’s in tournaments. When asked about team goals, Haycraft responded, “Coach Cowden says he wants our players to shoot a certain score for each match and to place as high as possible.”

The Hornet Boys Golf team members are Russell Haycraft, Will Cooper, Tristan Bozarth, Logan Boling, Logan Cheek, Matt Allard, Aaron Haycraft, Justin Kurz, Andrew Bloom, Tanner Staples, Lathan LaMar, Baine Powers, Zayne Boling, Garrett Crabtree, Kolton Cheek, Seth Alexander, and Ike Tongate. The Hornet Boy’s are coached by Mr. Dave Cowden. “Our most significant challenge as a team this year is our youth. We only have one senior. After that we are all freshman or younger,” said Haycraft.