Mule golfers win district crown

, 2009

The Wahkiakum Mule golf team claimed its third consecutive district championship last week at Ocean Shores and advanced to this week's state tournament in Kennewick.

The Mules had a team score of 728; Northwest Christian was second with 743.

Cody Olsen finished second in individual standings with a 36 hole total of 168. Cole Claussen finished third at 174; Justin McClain was 10th at 190, and Andrew Weiler finished 14th at 196.

The state tournament started Tuesday with a practice round. The top 40 golfers in Wednesday's first round advanced to the final round today (Thursday).