Single stroke difference for Trojans

ALBIA — A single stroke was the difference between Albia winning its own 18-hole boys golf invitational Tuesday and Fairfield placing second, 342-343.

Fairfield’s Max Weaton had the best score after Knoxville freshman Evan Smith shot 75. Weaton, a sophomore, posted an 81 and freshman teammate Sam Weaton was fourth best with his 83.

Weaton knocked in eight pars in his round with one birdie. He shot 39 on the backside and “scrambled really well,” Fairfield coach Mick Flattery said. “Sam’s approach shots were good.”

Sam Weaton had eight pars and a birdie. Nate Smithburg had a tremendous closing nine holes, shooting a 30 after a 59 on the front. Trojan teammate Jeremy Crile scored a birdie in his round of 90, and Evan Haines carded six pars in his 90. Brad Smithburg shot 91 that included four pars and a birdie.

Fairfield is 8-1 and plays today against EBF.

TEAM SCORES

1. Albia 342, 2. Fairfield 343, 3. Knoxville 349, 4. Chariton 401, 5. Davis County 403, 6. Centerville 414, 7. Moravia 419, 8. EBF 461

Trojan girls at Redette Invite

CENTERVILLE — Fairfield placed fourth at the 18-hole tournament. Viola Walsh led the Trojans as she tied for ninth with a 105 score.

Other Fairfield scores were Macy Rayburn’s 113, Sarah Kretz at 121 and Maggie Rayburn’s 123

TEAM SCORES

1. Centerville 406, 2. Knoxville 406, 3. Shenandoah 419, 4. Fairfield 446, 5. Chariton 454, 6. Davis County 470, Moravia 490