March 14, 2008

SALINAS, Calif. -- The Navy golf team concluded its spring break trip to Northern California by tying Cal State Monterey Bay in a match play contest between the two teams Friday at the Corral de Tierra Country Club on California's Monterey Peninsula. Both teams won four matches.

Recording wins on the day for Navy were Ben Hayes (Fr., Carmichael, Calif.), Josh Ziska (Fr., Camarillo, Calif.), John Montemayor (Jr., Montclair, Va.) and Erich Schoen (Sr., Sylvania, Ohio).

"I'm pleased we were able to come away with the tie today," said Navy head coach Pat Owen. "We haven't played since October and we were playing a team who plays pretty much year round."

The Mids will continue their spring season when Navy takes part in the George Washington Invitational March 21-22 at Bethany Beach, Del.

Navy 4, CSUMB 4
Ben Hayes (N) def. Luke Rayfield, 9 and 7
Billy Moon (MB) def. Michael Harrigan, 5 and 4
Josh Ziska (N) def. Bobby Campbell, 1 up
David Staszko (MB) def. Rob Merkert, 5 and 4
Scott Yeakel (MB) def. Ryan Sload, 6 and 5
John Montemayor (N) def. Martin Hardenberger, 3 and 2
Ricky Stockton (MB) def. David Miller, 3 and 2
Erich Schoen (N) def. John Jackson, 4 and 2