Greenville's Warren Hartzell advances to Districts. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Greenville’s Hartzell advances to Districts

October 6, 2021 - In Darke County News‚ Golf‚ Greenville‚ Sports By Gaylen Blosser / Publisher Comment off

Hartzell wins 3-way playoff to advance to Districts in DI boys golf.

SPRINGFIELD – The Greenville boys varsity golf team shot a 348 to finish sixth at the OHSAA Division I sectional.

Warren Hartzell shot an 83 and found himself in a 3-way playoff the fourth individual spot to advance to Districts. The Green Wave senior won the “spot” on the second playoff hole.

“I’m so happy for Warren,” said Greenville boys golf coach, Brian Stickel. “He has put a lot of time in to make himself a good golfer. Sam had a great round today. He was one stroke off from making the playoff.”

Sam Bankson shot an 84, Jack Marchal carded an 89 and Ethan Sunsdahl finished with a 92 to score for the Wave. Alex Kolb shot 98.

“We’ve had a great season and the seniors will definitely be missed,” Coach Stickel stated. “We have some big shoes to fill next year.”

Hartzell with compete Thursday at the OHSAA DI Districts held at Beavercreek Golf Course.

Gaylen Blosser / Publisher

Gaylen Blosser is a sports enthusiast and has covered high school sports for nearly 20 years in Southwest Ohio. Gaylen has been a media sportswriter while most recently serving as Sports Editor for the local newspaper and will now serve as editor of Darke County Now while continuing to cover athletics. Gaylen is an accomplished photographer who has captured thousands of athletes in action over the years and is the recipient of the OHSAA Friends of Athletes Award and OHSAA Respect the Game State Award. Contact Darke County Now Editor Gaylen Blosser at gblosser@darkecountynow.com or 937-459-9547.