Calvert Hall 19, Boys' Latin 2

Five Laker team members held a lead during the back six holes during their match against conference rival, Calvert Hall - and one by one, the leads disapated, until finally converting to halved matches or losses after the conclusion of the twelvth hole.

It should be noted however, that in order to play into such an initially favorably position, Boys' Latin had to overcome being swept six points to zero on the front six holes. When the sixth golfer finished the sixth hole, the Lakers had slipped to a 0-6 position in the match. Yet, the team's inability to accept defeat boosted its hopes - and the players set out to turn things around.

The Lakers should be commended for their ability to do so - as each team member shook off the front six results and grinded out a quick lead on the back. It was unfortunately, a lead that would eventually be lost; but it permitted the bright light of possibility to shine on the Lakers hopes for the future. This glimmer of optimism is the beacon to which the Lakers are drawn in the time ahead.

Senior, Michael Gallagher deserves special recognition for his showing against Calvert Hall. Michael boasted his finest performance of the season - nearly holing a fairway wood shot for eagle from 220 yards on the fifth hole and following it up with another excellent approach shot that burned the edge of the hole for eagle on the 9th. Micahel's percision with his iron shots and fairway woods has grown to significant porpotions and the remainer of the season promises to be eventful for the quietly confident Laker upperclassman.

At the end of the day, team members were distraught but remained optimistic about their progression. Said the coaches "For this team to be competitive in this conference in 2006 is an accomplishment in itself. Do not focus on the record. Focus instead on your development as an individual and your development as a team. We're young. But the thing about being young is that you're always growing. And this team is growing into something special. Concentrate on the development. The wins are just a byproduct of something much, much larger. And they'll come eventually. That's for certain."

The final match of the season promises to be worthy of attention. John Carroll, also without a win for the season, is the last opponent that Boys' Latin will face. Each team hungry for its first victory and each determined to taste such an achievement before season's end, the battle that will pit John Carroll against Boys' Latin will no doubt be full of highlights.