Devan Erwin, the team's alternate, averages a 38 for nine holes. That is good enough to be the No. 1 golfer on many teams in the Midstate. But instead, Erwin gives Coach Kevin Whittington tremendous depth at the No. 6 spot. Being part of a state champion is what you want. Williams was third in the individual competition with a 142.
Redemption is close at hand.
The Class AAA state championship takes places Oct. 3-4 at Old Fort Golf Club in Murfreesboro. But before the Cougars whet their appetites for a trophy, they must take care of business at the regionals tomorrow at McCabe. Only one team can advance from regionals to state, where eight teams will be in competition for the top prize. If I don't play well, I know there are guys to back me up. Of course, I played well in districts and everybody still beat me.