Canyons Finishes Fourth at State Preview, Barnett Posts Top Score

The College of the Canyons men's golf team got a glimpse of what the future might hold on Monday, as the Cougars competed in the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) 'State Preview' tournament hosted by College of the Desert.

The event was held at the Desert Island Golf and Country Club in Rancho Mirage, which will also host the 2016 CCCAA State Championships being held May 16.

Canyons — the defending 2015 State Champions — placed fourth at Monday's event, with a five-man score of 378.

In addition, COC freshman Will Barnett carded a score of 71 to tie for the tournament's top individual score. 

Reedley College won the event with a score of 367, following by host College of the Desert (372) and Riverside City College (375) to round out the top three teams. Ventura College posted a score of 380 to place behind Canyons in the fifth spot.

A total of 19 schools took part in the event.

COC freshman Jaeyeol Kim shot a 73 to finish as the Cougars' second place mark.

David Ennels finished with a 77 and Ben Campbell was right behind him with a round of 78. Matt Cheng carded a 79, while Travis Fay had his score of 83 dropped.

Also competing for the Cougars were alternates Ricardo Torres (78) and Cammy Boomer (84) whose scores did not factor into team play.

The Cougars will next compete in Western State Conference (WSC) Tourney No. 5 at Antelope Valley Country Club on March 21.