The York boys golf team had itself a school-record day recently in Oswego.
The Dukes shot an 11-under par 277 to win the Coach K invitational against Lyons Township, Hinsdale Central and Geneva at Fox Bend Golf Club in Oswego.
Individually, York senior Grant Hickman established a new program record by shooting a 7-under 65 amidst wet conditions.
Hickman had nine birdies and two bogeys during his record-setting round.
Sophomore Brian Huber finished with a 2-under 70, while senior Will Huber and sophomore Henry Cecil each shot 1-under 71s.
York edged Hinsdale Central by two strokes, defeated Lyons Township by 10 strokes and Geneva by 14 strokes.
“It was a great test and we passed with flying colors,” York coach Jim Borel said.
Also at Fox Bend, Gage Jacobs shot an even-par 72, while Collin Pitman had a 73 and Donovan O’Connor shot 74. Will Kellam finished with a 76.
The Dukes also recorded a 147-159 West Suburban Conference crossover win against Downers Grove South at Village Greens of Woodridge. Jacobs and Brian Huber each shot even-par 36s, while Will Huber was at 1-over 37. Hickman and O’Connor each shot 38, while William Buhrfiend finished with a 39.
York also squared off with town neighbor IC Catholic Prep and recorded a 147-170 non-conference win at Sugar Creek in Villa Park. Jacobs shot even-par 32, while Brian Huber shot 36, Evan Link shot 39 and Roberto Salermo finished with a 40. Cole Laux shot 41.
“We have had a great start to the season,” Borel said.
Borel noted York has 13 players on the varsity team “and they are all very talented led by five very strong seniors,” he said.
That senior group includes Hickman, Will Huber, Jacobs, Kellam and O’Connor.
York is scheduled to face West Suburban Conference Silver Division foes Lyons Township (at Edgewood Valley Country Club in La Grange Highlands and Oak Park-River Forest (home at Maple Meadows in Wood Dale) this week as well as Wheaton North (at Arrowhead in Wheaton) in non-conference action.
“These are all very good teams and we’re looking forward to the competition,” Borel said. “We are excited for the season and will work hard to get better as the season progresses.”
Through those first three events, York was averaging 143 for nine holes. Jacobs was averaging 35, while Hickman was at 35.8. Brian Huber was averaging 36.4 and Will Huber was at 36.8. Cecil was averaging 37.3 and O’Connor was at 37.8.
