KINGSPORT — Lucas Armstrong shot a 5-under par three-day total of 211 (-5) to win his third Ridgefields Invitational title on Sunday. He recorded rounds of 71, 67 and 73.
The Church Hill native entered the final afternoon tied with Blake Adams atop the leaderboard at 6-under par. But Adams was disqualified for missing the start — leaving Armstrong alone in the lead. Armstrong fell behind Nick Cohen early in Sunday’s round before a birdie on No. 16 put him in position to win. He took a two-stroke lead into the final hole to collect the victory.
Armstrong serves as course superintendent at Ridgefields Golf & Athletic Club. His championship in the 74th Ridgefields Invitational was his first since joining the club’s staff.
Cohen finished with a one-under 71 on the day and a three-day total of 213 (-3) for second place. Carter Wolfe finished third with a 214 (-2). Brandon Worley, the 2023 champion, finished fourth at 213 (-1). Ben Treadway was fifth at an even par 216.
Cary Daniels, Mike Poe and Tony Green each finished with a 216 in the Senior Championship Flight, but Daniels won a playoff for the victory. Jerry Matthew cruised to the Super Senior Championship with a score of 148.
VHS Touchdown Club hosting cleanup days
CHURCH HILL — The Volunteer High School Touchdown Club will host a second cleanup day to help get the stadium ready for the 2024 fall sports seasons.
The cleanup day is set for Aug. 3 from 8 a.m. until noon. Community service hours are available for students. The community is encouraged to join in the effort to clean, paint and pick up litter.
The Falcons will host preseason scrimmages on Aug. 6 against West Greene, Aug. 9 against Daniel Boone and Aug. 13 against Hampton. All three events begin at 6 p.m.
Lady Falcons hosting golf scramble
CHURCH HILL — The Volunteer High School Lady Falcons basketball team will host a golf scramble to raise funds for the 2024-25 season on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Bays Mountain Golf Course.
The fee is $200 per team for the four-person scramble. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. A mulligan package is available. There’ll also be a closest to pin contest on hole No. 6 and longest drive contest on hole No. 5.
Hole sponsorships are $100 each. A $5 hot dog lunch will be available for purchase.
For more details, contact assistant coach Travis Morelock at 423-999-0288 or head coach James Howerton at 423-534-1375.
‘Ride for Hope’ coming Aug. 10
ROGERSVILLE — Signups are underway for the “Ride for Hope” bicycle event. The former “Ride Like Hale” event is back Aug. 10 with a new name, but it still offers options for 21-mile, 36-mile or 62-mile rides through scenic Hawkins County. The rides, sponsored by Just Ride Bikes & Fitness, will leave Hawkins Elementary School in Rogersville starting at 8 a.m.
The entry fee is $35 and includes rest stops and lunch. Learn more and register online at rideforcamphope.com. Proceeds benefit Camp Hope of East Tennessee, a 100% free summer camp located in Hawkins County. Sponsorships are also available.
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