Niels Anderson’s two-under 69 led San Marcos past Santa Barbara High on Thursday, 377-416, in a Channel League match at Rancho San Marcos.
Chad Visser’s 71 was the day’s second-lowest score from either team, helping the Royals open up a two-game lead in the league standings with three matches to play. The Royals are 5-0 while the Dons fall to 3-2.
Brandon Crane’s 72 led the Dons.
SAN MARCOS 377, SANTA BARBARA 417
Medalist: Niels Andersen (SM) 69
San Marcos Scores: Chad Visser 71, Chris Wong 75, Bennett Reichard 77, Braden Curtis 85
Santa Barbara scores: Brandon Crane 72, Preston Gommersall 78, Will deBruynkops 85, Fabio Rodriguez 87, Andrea Innocetti 94