By Sameer Kini
Sports Editor

The WA boys’ golf has had an interesting year so far. With only 3 matches to play, last year’s DCL champions are an even 6-6, looking to close out the year above .500 to qualify for sectionals. The team has two pivotal matches this week, as Wednesday they will play at Waltham, and Thursday they will take on Chelmsford at Nabnasset Country Club in a home match.

Overall, the season has had a disappointing start for the Grey Ghosts, who were looking to repeat as DCL champs. This year they started with a 3-4 record within the DCL, weak by their pre-season predictions. With two more matches this week, the team is looking to clinch a spot in sectionals, so that they can focus on making the best of their unimpressive start.

Senior Captain Lance Luther is confident in the team’s chances.

“I’m a guy where I see every match as one we can win or lose, but if we play WA golf we will win every time,” said Luther.

WA is coming off a good win on Monday where they beat Newton South, which gives them some momentum and confidence heading into their matches this week.

Luther said, “we really need to dig deep and finish strong to fulfill that goal, but I believe 100% that the team will finish above .500 this season, maybe even 9-6.”

Luther believes the team has quite a bit of depth this year, and if everyone can up their performance to their top level, he believes they have a good chance of competing with the other teams at sectionals.

Overall, it is clear that this is a different team than last year. While they may not compete for a DCL title, Luther is still proud of their accomplishments so far this year,

“This team may not be the same as last year, but I am enjoying this season more than any other I have ever had. There are 16 kids on the team, and nearly everyone of them is a character…in a good way,” said Luther.