East Rowan Mustangs Win First Boys Golf Match

High school team posts strong scores in cold, windy conditions at McCanless

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The East Rowan High School boys golf team won their first match of the season, posting two scores of 37 and two scores of 38 to finish seven shots ahead of rival Salisbury at a South Piedmont Conference match held at McCanless Golf Club. Despite shaky starts due to the cold and windy weather, the Mustangs' top players were able to recover and lead the team to victory.

Why it matters

High school sports, especially golf, are an important part of the local community in Salisbury, North Carolina. This early-season win for the East Rowan Mustangs sets them up as a team to watch in the South Piedmont Conference and potentially beyond, as they look to build on this success throughout the season.

The details

East Rowan was led by Griffin Robbins and Brady McIntyre, who both shot 37, as well as Brody Benfield and Cam Honeycutt, who each shot 38. The Mustangs' 5th player, Brayden Mulkey, also contributed to the team's strong performance. Despite the challenging weather conditions, the Mustangs were able to overcome their shaky starts and pull out the victory.

  • The match took place on Monday, March 3, 2026.

The players

East Rowan High School Golf Team

The high school golf team from East Rowan High School in Salisbury, North Carolina, who won their first match of the season.

Griffin Robbins

A member of the East Rowan High School golf team who shot a 37 in the match, including two birdies.

Brady McIntyre

A member of the East Rowan High School golf team who also shot a 37 in the match.

Brody Benfield

A member of the East Rowan High School golf team who shot a 38 in the match.

Cam Honeycutt

A member of the East Rowan High School golf team who shot a 38 in the match, overcoming a double-bogey on the 6th hole.

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What they’re saying

“This is a special team. You don't win matches with one guy or with two guys. It takes a team.”

— Shane Benfield, East Rowan High School Golf Coach (Salisbury Post)

What’s next

The East Rowan Mustangs will look to build on this early-season success as they continue their South Piedmont Conference schedule. Their next match is scheduled for March 10th at Warrior Golf Club.

The takeaway

The East Rowan High School boys golf team demonstrated the value of a strong, well-rounded team effort in their first match victory of the season. Despite the challenging weather conditions, the Mustangs were able to overcome their early struggles and post impressive scores across their lineup, showcasing the depth and talent of this year's squad.