While the fall sports teams practices officially got underway on Aug. 15, the golf team was already busy competing. It opened Section Two action on Aug. 11, picked up some non-league play at Meadia Heights on Aug. 15, and competed in its second league match one day later. The results leave the Mules tied with Warwick at 7-1 in Section Two. The Warriors move from Section One to Section Two this season and are predicted to be a frontrunner. Solanco is the defending Section Two champ.

The Warriors hosted the league opener at Overlook Golf Course and led the pack with a 347. Solanco followed at 356, with E-town (367), CV (397), and Ephrata (400) rounding out the section.

Logan Wagner's 79 was one stroke behind Warwick's Elle Overly, who was the low medalist with a 78. Brayden Herr (85), freshman Luke Herr (95), and Anna Sexton (97) rounded out the counters. Wyatt Landis (98) and Nathan Tucker (99) also competed.

"It was good to have all six players score under 100," noted head coach Greg Minnich. "We accomplished that last year twice. We still have room for improvement and need to do that in order to challenge Warwick. Luke Herr played well in his first high school tournament."

At Meadia Heights on Aug. 15, Solanco finished 20 strokes behind Lampeter's 307. Wagner (72), B. Herr (78), Landis (85), and Sexton (92) accounted for the Mules' 327 team score. L. Herr (92), Tucker (93), and Hudson Brown (94) also competed.

"The team competed well on a tough course," said Minnich.

One day later at Sunset Golf Course, the Mules came out on top with a 319, holding off the Warriors by 11 strokes. E-town (336), CV (360), and Ephrata (378) followed.

Wagner carded the lowest score of the day, a two under par 68. B. Herr (82), Brown (84), and Tucker (85) finished as counters. Landis (88) and Sexton (96) also challenged.

"Logan, with five birdies, had an awesome round," Minnich said. "Hudson and Nathan came through with their best-ever tournament scores by eight and five strokes, respectively, and Brayden was his usual steady self."

"Again, to have all six scores under 100 was good. Actually, 96 and under equals our best from last year; however, our 319 was four strokes better than any score last year," he added. "It's good to see the kids battle and know that anyone can step up and put up a top four score at any time."

Solanco's only home tournament this season will be Thursday, Aug. 25, with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start.