SBCC had an off-day in the WSC Finals on Monday and took sixth in the 36-hole tourney at Marshallia Ranch on Vandenberg AFB.
Trevor Gorski led the Vaqueros, shooting 79 and 75 for a 10-over-par 154. Gorski and David Aarons (80-79–159) qualified for the Southern Cal Regional as individuals. Kyle Rieb (80-79) also finished at 159.
Aaron West of Canyons was the medalist, shooting 7-under 65 in the first round and 75 in the second for a 140 total.
Canyons recorded identical rounds of 366 to win the last two WSC meets (No. 9 and 10). The Cougars (732) finished 29 shots ahead of Ventura. Glendale was third at 765.
Canyons, Glendale and Ventura all qualified for the Regional, another 36-hole event on Monday, May 7 at Glendora CC.
Santa Barbara opened with a 401, trailing Ventura (382) by 19 shots in the battle for the third and final Regional berth.
“We didn’t have a great start and we couldn’t overcome a 19-shot deficit,“ said coach Chuck Melendez.
Canyons dominated the WSC season race with a 56-4 record. Glendale was 12 back at 44-16. SBCC placed fifth in the seven-team field with a 26-34 mark.
WSC FINALS
At par-72 Marshallia Ranch
Team — 1, Canyons 366-366–732. 2, Ventura 382-379–761. 3, Glendale 380-385–765. 4, Hancock 385-391–776. 5, Citrus 402-380–782. 6, SBCC 401-395–796. 7, Bakersfield 408-407–815.
Medalist — Aaron West, Canyons 65-75–140.
SBCC scores — Trevor Gorski 79-75–154, David Aarons 80-79–159, Kyle Rieb 80-79–159, Forrest Iverson 82-79–161, Klas Rockberg 80-83–163.
Final WSC Standings — 1, Canyons 56-4. 2, Glendale 44-16. 3, Ventura 34-26. 4, Hancock 28-32. 5, SBCC 26-34. 6, Citrus 15-45. 7, Bakersfield 7-53.
