Patriots get revenge win over Adams Central

The Jets took the Allen County Athletic Conference golf meet by just two strokes.

The Patriots trailed behind by 10 to finish third.

When the Patriots got the Jets on their home course, things went a bit differently.

The Jay County High School boys golf team picked off the Adams Central Jets 163-177 at Portland Golf Club on Thursday.

The Adams Central Jets shot a 355 at Celina Lynx Golf Club on May 18 to claim the ACAC title in the 18-hole match. When they moved down to only nine holes at Portland Golf Club, the Jets went from having a 10-stroke advantage to falling by 14.

Caleb DeRome led Jay County (9-2, 3-1 ACAC). He matched the Jets’ top golfer with 39 strokes to earn co-match medalist honors.

Gage Sims finished only one stroke off of DeRome with a score of 40. Luke Fugiett had the next-best score out of the No. 5 position. He finished with 41 strokes.

Cody DeHoff rounded out the Patriots’ team total by shooting a 43.

Liam Garringer’s 45 did not affect the team score.

The junior varsity team fell to the Jets 186-189. Isaac Homan led with a score of 43.

Grant Linville followed with a 46 and Jacob Wetzel added 49 strokes.

Both Dominick Bright and Dawson Goldsworthy shot a 51 to wrap up the JV score.

The Patriots will close out the regular season Tuesday with a match against Daleville and Wes-Del hosted by Daleville.

The sectional meet, hosted by Muncie Central at Crestview Golf Club, is set for June 3.