Bayley claims Washington boys district title; eight locals advance to state

| July 20, 2011 9:00 PM

PULLMAN - Rathdrum's Derek Bayley won the boys 14-15 year-old division at the Washington Junior Golf Association District Five Championship on Tuesday at Palouse Ridge Golf Course with a two-day total of 148 strokes.

Stephen Roller of Hayden (162), Kenny Dodge of Post Falls (164) and Trevor Fedele of Post Falls (165) finished seventh through ninth to advance in the 14-15 division to the state tournament at Walla Walla Country Club July 27-29.

Michael Porter of Coeur d'Alene finished sixth to qualify in the boys 16-17 group with a 154.

Madeline Dodge of Post Falls (164) finished third and Chelsea Bayley of Rathdrum fifth (173) in the girls 16-17 group to advance to state.

Kaceelyn Pouttu of Kellogg finished fourth and advanced to state with a 155 in the girls 14-15 age group.