
Back row from left to right: A.J. Sibcy, River Bryant, Kyle Daniel, Colin Hubbard and head coach Warren Standridge. Front row from left to right: Ian McGaughey, Anthony Whobrey, York Delloyd and Thomas Whitley. Latrice Williams/The Paper.
The Jackson County Comprehensive High School boys’ golf team finished fifth place overall in the AAA state championship. Late in the day, head coach Warren Standridge said he felt his team would finish sixth but the Panthers ended up in the top five when it was all said and done.
The state championship was held at Reunion Golf Course. While the golfers woke up to early morning clouds, the sun graced the course at toward noon. The temperatures were favorable and the golfers definitely appreciated the warm air.
In their state title quest, Jackson County broke the school record by shooting 154 on the front nine; the previous record was 155.
They may not have been successful in their attempt to win a state championship but they won something so much greater.
Five years ago, head coach Warren Standridge took over the coaching position for the Jackson County Comprehensive High School golf team. Not knowing what the future would hold, he set out on a mission to put the Panthers on the map.
