Newton wins medalist race as Oak Grove reigns in 5A; Northwest’s Weston triumphs in 6A

Triad golfers swept medalist honors Tuesday in the Class 5A and Class 6A State Championships at Sapona Golf Club in Lexington. Lincoln Newton claimed the 5A medal by six shots to lead Oak Grove to the team title by six shots over South Point. Jack Weston, a freshman from Northern Guilford, pulled out the 6A…

Badgett sets state record to lead East Surry to 3A state title

Medalist Pennson Badgett shot 67 Tuesday and broke the NCSHAA scoring record for East Surry, which held off a charge from Pine Lake Prep to win the Class 3A Boys’ Championship at Longleaf Golf Club in Southern Pines. Badgett’s 15-under-par 127 total eclipsed the state record of 13-under 131 set in 2011 by PGA Tour…