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Medalist for the match was Mitchell Morris from Lapeer East, who shot a 2-under par score of 33, including seven pars and two birdies. Morris' round was the lowest in the 11-year career of East coach Dave Speirs.

Lapeer West was led Brian McGeary, who shot a team-best 37. Ian Korciak was next for West with a 38.

Competing in the play 6-count 4 format, East and West were tied at 159 after the first four groups came in. While East did not improve with its last two golfers, West received a 42 from senior Jake Acton, which allowed the Panthers to drop a stroke and win the match. The results fulfilled a pre-match prophecy by West Coach Tim Bradley, who stated that "The Stick is coming back to Lapeer this year."

The Hickory Stick is an antique hickory-shafted putter originally donated by Mike Parker, golf coach at Imlay City. The competition was originally between Imlay City, Lapeer East, and Lapeer West, but scheduling difficulties prevented the Spartans from continuing.

Results
Lapeer West -- 158

Tyler Garris -- 41, Brian McGeary -- 37, Ian Koryciak -- 38, Nate Smith -- 43, Jake Acton -- 42, Justin Yateman -- 45.

Lapeer East -- 159

Jafar Dada -- 42, Mitchell Morris -- 33, Steve Wilmers -- 41, Robert Cavanaugh -- 43, Keegan Turczyn -- 45, Ian Komisak -- 50.

Flint Kearsley -- 169

Jon Walraven -- 41, Korey Ezell -- 44, Mike Voelck -- 44, Eero Nurmi -- 40, Dan Bailey -- 44, Justin Landis -- 51.