Saddle Ridge Mustangs Dominate Middle School Golf Tournament

Bryant Samples sets new individual school record as Saddle Ridge crushes local rivals

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:26am

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The Saddle Ridge Middle School golf team dominated a nine-hole match against several local rivals, led by Bryant Samples' new individual school record of 41. Saddle Ridge set a new team school record of 168, easily outpacing Gordon Lee (206), LaFayette (207), Heritage (216), and Lakeview (231).

Why it matters

This victory showcases the strength of the Saddle Ridge golf program and the impressive individual talent of Bryant Samples. Middle school sports provide an important foundation for young athletes, and Saddle Ridge's dominant performance highlights the school's commitment to developing well-rounded students.

The details

In the nine-hole match, Bryant Samples shot a new individual school record of 41, leading the Saddle Ridge Mustangs to a team score of 168 - a new school record. The Mustangs easily outpaced their opponents, with Gordon Lee scoring 206, LaFayette 207, Heritage 216, and Lakeview 231.

  • The match took place on Monday, April 7, 2026.

The players

Bryant Samples

A middle school golfer at Saddle Ridge who set a new individual school record with a score of 41.

Saddle Ridge Middle School

The school whose golf team won the match and set a new team school record of 168.

Gordon Lee

One of the rival schools that competed in the nine-hole match, scoring 206.

LaFayette

One of the rival schools that competed in the nine-hole match, scoring 207.

Heritage

One of the rival schools that competed in the nine-hole match, scoring 216.

Lakeview

One of the rival schools that competed in the nine-hole match, scoring 231.

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The takeaway

Saddle Ridge Middle School's dominant performance in the golf tournament showcases the strength of their program and the impressive individual talent of Bryant Samples, highlighting the school's commitment to developing well-rounded student-athletes.