North Hall wins Big Red Shootout

GAINESVILLE - The North Hall golf team brought home the title in the Big Red Shootout, Monday, which featured thirteen teams throughout North Georgia at the Chattahoochee Golf Course. The Gainesville High School "A" team finished tied for fourth.

The tournament was scored on a Stableford format, meaning points were given out for eagles, birdies, pars and bogies. The Trojans finished with 143 points, while Alpharetta finished in second place with 139 points.

Gainesville finished tied with Habersham Central with 125 points.

There were plenty of local individual winners, as well.

North Hall's Alan Fowler had the most points, finishing with 45, while Alpharetta's Alex Castro finished in second place with 42.

A total of 66 players competed in the tournament.

Gainesville's Justin Cochran and the Trojans' Jimmy Lloyd finished tied for fifth place, individually, with 38 points each.

Final standings from Monday's action:


1. North Hall (AAA) - Team Score of 143 Points
2. Alpharetta (AAAA) - 139 points
3. St. Pius X (AAAA) - 138 points
T4. Gainesville "A" (AAA) - 125 points
T4. Habersham Central (AAAA) - 125 points
6. South Forsyth (AAAAA) - 124 points
7. Westminster School (AAA) - 120 points
8. Cartersville (AAA) - 119 points
9. Blessed Trinity (AAA) - 117 points
10. Wesleyan (AA) - 110 points
T11. Heritage (AAAA) - 86 points
T11. White County (AAA) - 86 points
13. Gainesville "B" (AAA) - 58 points