Panther Boy’s Golf Captures SBC River Division Title with Season-Best Round

The St. Mary’s varsity boys golf team saved its best for when it mattered most.

On Tuesday at Eagle’s Landing Golf Club, the Panthers posted a season-low team score of 318 to win the Sandusky Bay Conference River Division title, showcasing the depth and consistency that has carried them all year.

Senior Blake Finneran set the tone with a medalist-winning round of 75, while teammates Pravir Gorty (79) and Jack Davis (81) each delivered career-best performances. Joey Finneran’s steady 83 sealed the four-player scoring, giving St. Mary’s the edge it needed in a competitive field.

The supporting cast also came through, as Leo Will (89) and Griffin Torrey (92) helped the Panthers place all six golfers inside the top 25. In fact, four St. Mary’s players finished in the top 10 overall, underscoring the team’s balance.

For the Panthers, the championship represents both a milestone and momentum, as the squad now turns its focus to postseason play.

Three Finalists: SMCC Sends All Seven to SBC Honorees

The Lady Panthers brought intensity, focus, and resilience to the courts this past Saturday at the SBC Bay Division Tournament, delivering one of their strongest performances of the season. Competing against top conference talent in Port Clinton, all seven SMCC players earned All-SBC honors, with three of the five positions advancing to their respective championship matches and the remaining two finishing tied for third.

It was a complete team effort, with standout performances across the board:

Individual Results:

• 1st Singles | Rachel Spicer – Advanced two rounds before finishing T-3rd | 2nd-Team All-SBC

• 2nd Singles | Caitlyn Collins – Reached the championship match and finished Runner-Up | 2nd-Team All-SBC

• 3rd Singles | Rae Roth – Fought her way into the championship match, finishing Runner-Up | 2nd-Team All-SBC

• 1st Doubles | Bella Matthews & Lauren Maxwell – Won two rounds to claim a T-3rd finish | 2nd-Team All-SBC

• 2nd Doubles | Grace Will & Nadia Maxwell – Made a strong run to the championship match, earning Runner-Up honors | 2nd-Team All-SBC

Following a tough match earlier in the week, the Panthers responded in championship fashion, showing grit and determination throughout the tournament. With multiple players reaching the finals and all contributing to the team’s success, it’s clear SMCC is peaking at the right time.

As they head into the final stretch of the season, the Lady Panthers are building serious momentum, playing their best tennis when it matters most.