Golf
Region Tournament News
University High senior Hand Berning posted a round of 79 over 18 holes during Wednesday’s
Region 1 Small Schools golf tournament at Elizabethton Golf Course. Garrett Gentry
finished with an 84, followed by Jaxson Williams with a 94 and John Carter with a
99 as University High tied South Greene at 356 for fourth in the team standings.
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District Tournament News
The University High boys golf team qualified for the TSSAA Small School Region 1 tournament
for the fifth year in a row with a second place showing in the Distract Tournament
on September 22. Garrett Gentry led University High for a second straight year. His
4-over 76 placed him third in the individual standings. The Bucs also got an 80 from
Hank Berning, an 84 from Jaxson Williams and a 93 from Trey Meredith. John Carter
also competed in the tournament. The second place finish broke a four year run of
District Tournament championships for the Bucs.
The UH girls team also had a strong showing, finishing runner-up as well. The Lady
Bucs got a 98 from Chloe Ganger and a 110 from Quinn Scheller.
Both squads finish their season in the region tournament.
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Coach: Dr. Justin Penley
2021 University High Golf
Tues Aug 3 Tryouts Pine Oaks GC 3:30
Thurs Aug 5 Tryouts Pine Oaks GC 3:30
Mon Aug 9 Elizabethton, Crockett Elizabethton GC 3:30
Wed Aug 11 Hampton, Unaka, Johnson Co Elizabethton GC 3:30
Tues Aug 17 Unicoi Co, Unaka Pine Oaks GC 3:30
Wed Aug 18 North Greene, West Ridge Johnson City CC 3:30
Tues Aug 24 Providence Hampton Pine Oaks GC 3:30
*******Cancelled. Mon Aug 30 Happy Valley, Unicoi Co Johnson City CC
Tues Aug 31 South Greene, Johnson Co Pine Oaks GC 3:30
Thurs Sept 2 Science Hill JV Pine Oaks GC 3:30
Thurs Sept 9 Sullivan East, Happy Valley Tricities GC 3:30
Tues Sept 14 Providence, Unaka Pine Oaks GC 3:30
Wed Sept 15 Hampton, Unaka, Happy Valley Elizabethton GC 3:30
Wed Sept 22 District Tournament Elizabethton GC TBA*
Mon Sept 27 Region Tournament Elizabethton GC TBA*
*University School fall break begins Sept. 13
*Tee times for District & Region tournaments will be determined at a later date
*TSSAA State Golf Tournament Oct. 7-8 at Sevierville Golf Club (Sevierville, TN)
On Monday, January 24th, 2022, University School student-athlete Henry "Hank" Berning signed to continue his academic and athletic career at Mars Hill University.
Hank has been a standout golfer throughout his high school career. A four-year member
of the varsity golf team, Hank has had a direct impact on University High winning
three consecutive TSSAA District Tournament championships and several high finishes
in the Region Tournament as well. Additionally, as an individual, Hank has finished
as medalist in multiple matches while competing for the Bucs. He also has numerous
top-10 finishes on the Sneds Tour. "I am so proud of what Hank as accomplished at
UH," said golf coach Justin Penley. "He has worked tirelessly throughout his time
as a Buccaneer and is a young man of high character as well. While we will definitely
miss him moving forward, I am extremely pleased that he will be able to continue to
advance both his academic and athletics abilities at the next level."
University High golf played well last Thursday, with the UH boys beating Science Hill JV by 19 strokes and the UH girls battling before falling by a single stroke.
Hank Berning and Jaxson Williams led the attack for the Bucs, each firing a 38. Hank
and Jaxson tied for the low score among all boys in the match. Garrett Gentry and
John Carter also played well, carding 42 and 43 respectively. Trey Meredith and Carter
Wynne rounded out the lineup for the Bucs.
Quinn Scheller led the girls with a 48, tied for the low score among all girls. Chloe
Ganger contributed a 50 for the Lady Bucs.
Great job to all!
Congratulations to our UH Boy's Golf Team that won a Three Team Match yesterday (08-25-21)
at Pine Oaks golf course, defeating Hampton and Providence Academy. Hank Berning
fired a 36 to lead the Bucs, who also got contributions from Garrett Gentry, Jaxson
Williams, John Carter, Joseph Kent, and Trey Meredith. Berning's 36 won medalist
honors (lowest score among all participating teams).
The Lady Bucs also battled Hampton. Quinn Scheller led the way, with Chloe Ganger
also chipping in.
Great job, Bucs and Lady Bucs!
The University High boys golf team won a four-way match yesterday, defeating Hampton,
Unaka, and Johnson County. Jaxson Williams and Garrett Gentry tied for medalist honors,
shooting a match-low 39 to lead all golfers. Also contributing to the Bucs’ cause
was John Carter, Hank Berning, Joseph Kent, and Trey Meredith.
For the University High girls team, Quinn Scheller fired a season and career low 47 to lead the way, earning medalists honors among girls (lowest score in the match among all female competitors). Chloe Ganger also pitched in for the Bucs.
Great job boys & girls golfers!
Open to all high school students: UH golf team will be holding tryouts August 3rd and 5th from 3:30-5:30 at Pine Oaks Golf Course. Students must have a current physical, SCA and concussion forms on file with the school office in order to participate (forms available on Athletics Webpage). Please note that golfers must provide their own clubs and transportation to-and-from all matches and practices. See or email Coach Penley (penleyj@etsu.edu) with any questions.