Paul Johnson
After a season-worst 186 on the front nine, Waubonsie Valley used a 15-stroke turnaround to card a 346 and win the Class AA Plainfield North Regional.
The Eagles were very consistent, with all four counting scores landing in the 70s, led by Tyler Barrett’s 75.
Behind a dominant offensive display, the Red Raiders got their wish. Huntley rolled to a 37-14 win, clinching a postseason berth in the process.
St. Charles East coach John Stock saw his group perform just as they have all season to win the tournament and the overall conference title.
Neuqua shot a 313, seven strokes clear of Waubonsie, to secure the conference championship. Neuqua’s Drew Rouches was medalist with a 76.
Anderson bested her previous career low by shooting a 67, and the Tigers shot a 297 to win the conference title.
North shot a 330 to win the meet and finish a perfect UEC River run. Gianna Furrie shot a 76 and Kate Lillie a 79 in taking first and second, respectively.
Led by medalist and conference player of the year Bing Singhsumalee’s 69, the Warriors shot a season-low 321 to win the meet.
In the first half of Friday’s 35-21 win over Naperville North in the DuPage Valley opener, Roll got his answer.