JA golfers top Urbana
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September 11, 2026

JA golfers top Urbana

By Tim Miller 

Jonathan Alder’s boys golf team topped Urbana, 164-219.

Cam Barton led the Pioneers with a 40.

He was followed by Rylan Cron-41, Parker McBride-41, Ryan Sowers-42, Austin Meriweather-45 and Eli Hecht-50.

JA girls triumph

The Lady Pioneers defeated London, 196-214.

Natalie Hess of Alder was the medalist...

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