Searls fires a 68 to pace Dons past San Marcos

Santa Barbara High's Mickey Kirby visualizes his put as San Marcos' Robbie MacFarlane get ready for his.

Sean Searls was the medalist on Thursday, carding a 68 at Montectito Country Club.

Sean Searls shot a 3-under par 68 to lead five golfers under 80 as Santa Barbara defeated San Marcos 375-405 in a Channel League match at Montecito Country Club.

“Our depth again proved crucial,” said Santa Barbara coach James Bedard. “Sean played terrific golf the whole day and rebounded from his first bogey of the day on 9 by birding 10 and 11. Mickey (Kirby) had four birdies and hit the ball great today finding the fairway off the tee most of the day.”

Kirby shot a 73.

Thayer White led San Marcos with a 73,

Santa Barbara improved to 11-2 and 2-0 in the Channel League. San Marcos is 0-2 in league.

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At par 71 Montecito CC

Santa Barbara 375, San Marcos 405. Medalist—Sean Searls, SB, 68

SB scores—Mickey Kirby 73, Jonathan Collins 76, Alec Constantinides 79, James Morton 79

SM scores—Thayer White 73, John Etsell 78, Dylan Wright 84, Joey Mazziola 85, Robbie MacFarlane 85.