East Rowan Mustangs Win Boys Golf Match Despite Brutal Weather

Mustangs shoot 164 to beat South Rowan, Salisbury, and Carson in South Piedmont Conference competition.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 1:03am

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The East Rowan High School boys golf team won a South Piedmont Conference match on Tuesday despite 'brutal' weather conditions, according to coach Shane Benfield. Brady McIntyre shot 35 for medalist honors, while freshman Cam Honeycutt carded a 36. The Mustangs' team score of 164 was nine shots better than runner-up South Rowan.

Why it matters

High school sports, especially golf, are often impacted by unpredictable weather, testing the resilience and skill of student-athletes. East Rowan's ability to overcome the challenging conditions and earn a conference victory highlights the team's determination and talent.

The details

East Rowan's scoring was led by Brady McIntyre (35) and Cam Honeycutt (36), while Griffin Robbins (45) and Brody Benfield (48) also contributed to the team's 164 total. South Rowan finished second with 173, followed by Salisbury (177) and Carson (177). Dane Wheeler (41) was South Rowan's top scorer, while Sam Goodman (41) led Salisbury.

  • The match took place on Tuesday, March 18, 2026.

The players

Shane Benfield

The head coach of the East Rowan High School boys golf team.

Brady McIntyre

A player on the East Rowan High School boys golf team who shot 35 to earn medalist honors.

Cam Honeycutt

A freshman player on the East Rowan High School boys golf team who shot 36.

Griffin Robbins

A player on the East Rowan High School boys golf team who contributed a 45 to the team's score.

Brody Benfield

A player on the East Rowan High School boys golf team who contributed a 48 to the team's score.

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What they’re saying

“Quite miserable weather for golf, but the boys made the best of it.”

— Shane Benfield, East Rowan High School boys golf coach

What’s next

The golfers will be back in action on Wednesday, March 19, 2026 at Warrior.

The takeaway

East Rowan's ability to overcome challenging weather conditions and earn a conference victory demonstrates the resilience and talent of the high school boys golf team, highlighting the importance of perseverance in sports.