Royals feeling it at La Cumbre

San Marcos’ Thayer White and Dodge Ward went under par on Wednesday to lead the Royals to a 378-383 victory over Mira Costa at La Cumbre Country Club.

The Royals (1-1) bettered their team score by 12 strokes from their season-opener on Monday, when they lost to these same Monarchs by 23 shots. Not only that, head coach Dave Siordia said it was the lowest score at La Cumbre for the Royals in several years.

Scott Bradford carded a 77 and John Estel followed right behind at 78.

San Marcos plays next on Friday with Channel League rivals Dos Pueblos and Santa Barbara at Alisal Ranch in a five-way tournament hosted by Santa Ynez.

SAN MARCOS 378, MIRA COSTA 383

at La Cumbre CC, Par 71

Medalist: 70 Thayer White and Dodge Ward

SM: Scott Bradford 77, Thayer White 70, Dustin Dalee 83, Dodge Ward 70,  John Estel 78

MC: Chryaz- 76, D’angelo 76, Nakazaki 77, Kim 73, Ree 80