The Tiger and Lady Tiger golf teams continued their push toward district, playing in three different tournaments recently trying to improve their scores.

The Tigers played in the Twisted 54 tournament on Friday and Saturday, March 1 and 2. The Twisted 54 is a two-day tournament, with team members playing 36 holes at Wood Hollow on day 1 and 18 holes at Tempest on day 2. The Tigers finished 6th out of 17 teams. Leading the Tigers was Jacob Baker with a two-day total of 219, followed by Brandon Carter with a 231, Braiden Merryman at 240, Owen Green with 248, and Hogan Horn just behind with a 249.

On Monday, March 4, the Lady Tigers played at Hideaway Lake in Lindale. Kylee Strickland tied for 5th individually with an 84, Sophie Greco was on her heels with an 85, and Kate Ball shot a 117.

Also on Monday, March 4, two Tigers, Hogan Horn and Hector Rosales, played in the Mount Pleasant tournament. Horn shot an 81 and placed 3rd individually while Rosales shot a 114.

MPHS golf will return to play after spring break with the JV Boys at Wood Hollow on March 20 and the Varsity teams at the District Preview at Tempest on March 21. MPHS golf is coached by Benny Blaser.

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Tiger golf team members at the Twisted 54 (L to R) Owen Green, Braiden Merryman, Jacob Baker, Hogan Horn, and Brandon Carter