Hicks Turns In Strong Outing On Day 1 At PIAA Championships
By: Tim Birney | NTL Sports | October 22, 2024
STATE COLLEGE - Athens sophomore Eli Hicks turned in a strong outing on Day 1 of the PIAA, Class 3A Boys Golf Championships here Monday at the Penn State White Golf Course.
Hicks shot a 3-over round of 75 on the 6,130-yard, par-72 White Course. He is currently tied for 35th in a field of 72.
"I thought he played extremely well for his first trip to States," said Athens coach Lenny Pientka. "I know he was pleased with a 75."
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Tim Birney is the founder / owner of River Road Media Group. He was born and raised in the Valley, graduating from Waverly High School in 1984.
Birney earned an Associate's Degree in Journalism from SUNY Morrisville in 1986 and a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism / Public Relations from Utica College of Syracuse University in 1988. He began his newspaper career at The Daily Review in Towanda in 1989, before moving on to The Evening Times in 1995. He spent more than 10 years at the Times, the last four as Managing Editor.
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