by Steve Bradley
Hoosick Falls Central School golfers Eric Bloomer, Andrew Hoag and Ryan Bloomer represented HFCS at the Sectionals held at Ballston Spa Country Club on Tuesday, October 7. Eric Bloomer and Andrew Hoag qualified for the NY State Tournament that will begin at Orchard Creek, NY, on October 14.
The top twelve scorers qualified. Bloomer shot an 81, tied for second. Hoag shot an 86, tying him for the twelve spot. The winner, a player from Canajoharie, shot a 78. This will be Hoag’s first trip to State competition, for Bloomer it will be his second.
To get to the State qualifier, on Friday, October 3, the HFCS team competed in the League Invitational played at Troy Country Club. The Panthers were represented by Eric Bloomer, Andrew Hoag, Ryan Bloomer and Jake Nolan. The team had a fine showing in the Invitational, coming in third with a 253 score.
The Invitational was won by Hoosic Valley, with a 247 score. Greenwich placed second with a 248 score.
The 2014 WASAREN League Championship was claimed by undefeated Greenwich, with a 14 – 0 record. The Panther team came in second with a fine 12 – 2 record, with both losses coming at the hands of Greenwich. Hoosic Valley, Stillwater and Cambridge rounded out the top five.