JAFFREY, N.H., October 11, 2006 - Greg Levings (Averill Park, N.Y.) fired a 76 to gain medalist honors in leading the Springfield College golf team to an 18-stroke team victory at the Franklin Pierce Autumn Invitational today at the par-71 Shattuck Golf Club in Jaffrey, N.H.

As a team, Springfield finished first with a score of 329. Following in order were; Worcester State (347); Franklin Pierce “B” (359); Franklin Pierce “A” (361); MCLA (369); and Green Mountain (414).

Levings, a sophomore from Averill Park, N.Y., finished first with a 76 (39-37), one stroke ahead of his closest pursuer. Finishing third overall was sophomore Michael LaJoie (Enfield, Conn.) with a 78 (40-38).

Finishing in a tie for sixth was senior Bryan Chiravolo (Trumbull, Conn.) with an 83 (46-37). Finishing in a tie for 17th was Joe Powers with a 92 (46-46), and sophomore Bryan Anderson (Enfield, Conn.) shot a 97 (46-51) to place 21st.

Up next, Springfield College will play in the City Championships with AIC and WNEC at Veterans Golf Course next Tuesday afternoon, October 17th, in a 12:00 p.m. start.

published: 10/12/2006