Special to the Maroon Devils Network – The golf team started their season on March 7th at Smoky Mountain Country Club. Leading the five player team was Senior Nick Dole who shot a 6 over 41 and finished first overall. Placing second was Junior Isaac Baker with a 46, third was Sophomore Ashton Buchanan 49, and rounding out the top four was Junior TJ Shuler 50. Playing in his first match was Freshman Joe Eagleman with a 59. Overall the Maroon Devils placed first with a team total of 186, Blue Ridge 204, and Robbinsville third with a 228. The Maroon Devils traveled to Connestee Falls on Tuesday the 12th. The Devils took first place again with a team total of 181. Firing a 1 over 37, Isaac Baker led the young squad against Cherokee (201), Highlands (204), and Rosman (didn’t place). Nick Dole and Joe Eagleman both posted a 47, Ashton Buchanan 50, and TJ Shuler 51. Coach Crisp commenting on both matches stated, “We have a young team, but we have great potential. The skies are the limit with this team.” The team will host a home match at Smoky Mountain Country Club on Thursday, March 14th. Tee time is 3:30 pm.