Valor Christian secures first title in 4A golf

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October 06, 2009 9:34 AM

DENVER POST

HIGHLANDS RANCH — Chapter 1 of the Wyndham Clark story didn't quite go as he had planned. Clark hopes that Chapters 2-4 read the same.

One year after relinquishing his first-round lead at the Class 4A state tournament and finishing second, Clark, a Valor Christian sophomore, rallied from three shots behind first- round leader Drew Trujillo of Montrose to win by two Tuesday at Highlands Ranch Golf Club.

"I've changed so much last year and matured," said Clark, a sophomore who is the 2-year- old Highlands Ranch school's first state champion. "This is a big deal for me, and it has been my dream to win this."

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It was a banner day for Valor as a whole. The Eagles won the school's first state title, finishing the two-day event a combined 3-under par. Their team total of 429 was just enough to edge Rock Canyon's 435 total.

"After getting off to a slow start, they really played well on the back nine when it really mattered," said Eagles coach Jason Preeo of his foursome that included Clark, Michael Schoolcraft, Spencer Sheets and John Galgano.

"We haven't been around that long, and for us to get off to a good start with the golf program means a lot."

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