The Oxford Blackhawks golf team celebrated its seniors in the win over Sidney. Congratulations to Ethan Hodge, Jerry Hornbeck, and Sylas Emerson. (Photo by Coach Thorne)

OXFORD – The Oxford Blackhawks golf team returned home on Monday evening to face Sidney. Oxford handed Sidney their second loss of the season with a 212-224 victory.

Prior to the match, the Blackhawks honored its 2023 seniors. Congratulations to Ethan Hodge, Jerry Hornbeck, and Sylas Emerson for their dedication to the Oxford golf program. All seniors got the start in the top six as well.

Sophomore Bennett Paden continues to shine for the Blackhawks as he shot an overall low of a 37. Kyle Benjamin finished with a 41 as Ethan Hodge led the seniors with a 44. Jerry Hornbeck and Sylas Emerson both tied with a 45. Degan Endress also shot a 45, but as the team’s sixth golfer.

Sidney’s scores ranged from a low of 42 to a high 47.

Oxford improves to 6-4 on the season with about three matches left to go before sectionals. The Blackhawks head to Hancock on Wednesday at 3:45 p.m.

Full Results:

OX (212): Bennett Paden 37, Kyle Benjamin 41, Ethan Hodge 44, Jerry Hornbeck & Sylas Emerson 45, Degan Endress 45 (Not included in team’s score).

SI (224): Anthony Conroy 42, Colton Rose 44, Connor Van Der Sommen 45, Caidyn Lambrecht 46, Reece Yeomans 47, Quinton Beckwith 49 (Not included in team’s score)