The Oxford Golf Team poses for a photo before their match against Deposit-Hancock. (Photo by Lance Thorne)

HANCOCK – On Friday, September 2, the Oxford Blackhawks Golf team defeated Hancock 252-300. Bennett Paden, Oxford’s top golfer, continues to excel. Paden chipped in a team and match low of 44 on the day as his opponents’ Kevin Conklin shot a team low of 55.

Behind Paden, his teammates dominated against Hancock. Ethan Hodge finished with a 51 while Sylas Emerson and Kyle Benjamin both shot a 52. Degan Endress wrapped things up with a 53.

Oxford also brought Nick Richette and Nicos Spyratros to the match, but it was the top five that outshone Hancock.

Oxford hosts Sidney Tuesday afternoon with a tee-off set for 3:45 p.m.

Results:

Oxford (252): Bennett Paden 44, Ethan Hodge 51, Kyle Benjamin and Sylas Emerson 52, Degan Endress 53, Nick Richette (66-not used), Nicos Spyratos-DNF

Hancock (300): Kevin Conklin-55, Wyatt Persbacker 56, Logan Westbrook 57, Kaden Conklin 65, Aiden Norton 67, Holden Dufton (67-not used), Sam Griffin and Patrick Esolon-DNF