By Randy Parks
Burns Times-Herald

Andy Hammon fired a 153 to lead the Burns boys golf team to a fourth-place finish at the OSAA 3A/2A/1A state golf tournament played at Quail Valley Golf Course in Banks May 18-19.

Hammon shot a 75 on Monday, and then followed that up with a 78 on Tuesday to place third in the individual standings. Harold Knieriem of Burns placed 31st with a score of 170 (79, 91), Dylan Thompson finished 35th with a 171 (87, 84), Sam Fitzpatrick 50th with a 180 (85, 95) and Jeff Nelson 83rd with a 205 (105, 100).

Hammon’s third-place finish also earned him a spot on the All-State team.

Catlin Gabel took first in the team standings, finishing with a score of 655. Westside Christian was second with 662, followed by Creswell 664, Burns 674 and Valley Catholic 675 in the top five.

Westside Christian’s Alex Harding was the overall medalist, finishing with an even-par score of 144 (70, 74).

Correction: Knieriem placed third at the district meet played at the Wild Horse Resort in Pendleton May 11-12 rather than fifth as reported in last week’s paper.