Independence tops Cardinal

Led by medalist Carson Bianco, Independence edged host Cardinal, 179-197, at Rolling Green Golf Course on Monday.

Led by medalist Carson Bianco, Independence edged host Cardinal, 179-197, at Rolling Green Golf Course on Monday.

Bianco shot a match-low 40 while the rest of Independence’s scorers all broke 50.

“That was another solid team score led by medalist Carson Bianco with a very good score of 40 at an unfamiliar course,” said Independence coach Mark Echstenkamper.

Jon Rydzinski finished with a 44 while Hugh Corrigan carded a 46. Michael Jedrzejek rounded out the Independence scoring with a 49.

“I’m really happy for senior Jon Rydzinski, who posted his best score of the year,” Echstenkamper said. “Hopefully, this is a sign of things to come for Jon and he will continue to play well. Hugh Corrigan has been pretty steady scoring for us and posted another solid score of 46.”

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Jonathan Heredos led Cardinal with a 41. Daniel Heredos finished with a 46 and Mitchell Samas came in with a 54. Kevin Hammitt and Anthony Sinito both carded a 56 to close out Cardinal’s scoring.

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