Newington Golfer Places in Top 15 at Division I Championships

HARWINTON, CT — After tying for the 2016 Division I state golf championship but losing the title in a three-hole playoff with Simsbury, Xavier High School was determined to do one better this year.

Mission accomplished, as the Falcons compiled a 301 team total to defeat runnerup Greenwich by six strokes to capture the school's first state golf title on a soggy Tuesday at Fairview Farm Golf Club.

Chris Fosdick led Xavier with an even-par 72, while Mitch Nappi and Joe Ensign were among six players tied for ninth at 76.

Alexander Aurora of Hamden fired a 3-under 69 to take individual medalist honors, beating Jackson Fretty of Greenwich by two strokes.

Here are the top five teams, plus individuals from Hartford and Tolland county schools who placed in the top 20. Click here for complete results.

Teams

1. Xavier, 301 (+13)
2. Greenwich, 307 (+19)
3. (tie) Fairfield Prep, Ridgefield, 312 (+24)
   5. Amity Regional, 33 (+25)

Individuals

• 73 (T4) - Cameron Hosack, Glastonbury
• 75 (T6) - Luke Carroll, Conard
• 76 (T9) - Jackson Buccigross, South Windsor
• 77 (T15) - Sean LeLasher, Glastonbury; Matthew Chorches, Conard; Noah Hedberg, Newington

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