Men’s golf: Pirates sweep in four-team OEC clash

COSTA MESA - The Orange Coast College men’s golf team found the

best way to snap a three-match losing streak. Go on a three-match winning

streak.

The Pirates (380) defeated Palomar (389), Golden West (410) and Irvine

Valley (417) in a four-team Orange Empire Conference showdown Monday at

Mesa Verde Country Club, par 71.

Brian Winston was the medalist for the Pirates (15-4, 5-4 in

conference). The sophomore had eight pars and five birdies during his

round.

Lou Carrasco shot a 74 for the Pirates, while Jason Woodrome (77),

Mike Akahoshi (77) and Clay Wright (80) rounded out OCC’s top five.

“Our guys battled back from a tough week last week,” OCC Coach Barry

Wallace said. “It’s nice to see good kids working hard and seeing the

hard work pay off.”

The Pirates will play against Santa Ana at El Prado Golf Course on

Wednesday, beginning at 2 p.m.