Raider Boys Golf Preview

The 2017 team finished 20-19 and in fourth place in the CAAC White Division. The team also took first in the Ionia County Shoot Out Tournament at Morrison Lake GC
Leading a strong cast of returning golfers for 2018 is sophomore Zach Pier who finished third in individual states for Division 3 as a freshman and was First Team All-Conference.
Other key returners are sophomore Ethan Getchell who was first team All-Conference, senior Kyle Leonard who was Honorable Mention All-Conference, and senior Devin Miller.
The varsity team is coached by Jon Snellenberger. This is his third season coaching the varsity boys, and he has a record of 63-45. Snellenberger, over 10 seasons coaching varsity and junior varsity golf at PHS, has a cumulative record of 191-131.
When asked about his expectations for this year, Snellenberger said, “To compete to finish in the top half of the CAAC White Division. Repeat as Ionia County Shoot Out Champs and to a better scoring team with lower individual scores by Regional tournament time in May.”
He added, “In April, we will be heavily reliant on the four returning experienced guys from last season. Our outlook is that two to four or more guys will improve their game well enough that can add to our goal of getting competitive and useable scores added to our lineup mix as they gain match experience.”
The varsity team is slated to open their season on April 11th against Lakewood at Centennial Acres.
Snellenberger says that, “Portland High will be hosting a MHSAA Division 3 Boy's Golf Regional Tournament on May 30th at Willow Wood Golf Club.”
2018 Varsity Roster:
NAME YEAR
Foreback, Evan 12
Kennedy, Clayton 12
Lefke, Ryan 12
Leonard, Kyle 12
Miller, Devin 12
Parsons, Ethan 12
Simon, Dorian 12
Collins, Dawson 11
Getchell, Ethan 11
Hiner, Daniel 11
Hinmon, Izaac 11
Maynard, Nick 11
Rapson, Cullen 11
Stallard, Benjamin 11
Warner, Evan 11
Pier, Zach 10