HOPEWELL - It was another first for the reborn Petersburg High School golf team.
Lee Claiborne led the Crimson Wave with a 58 as Petersburg faced Hopewell in a Central District matchup Thursday at Jordan Point Country Club.
"It was interesting to see how our team would appreciate a different golf course," Crimson Wave coach Leon Crawley Jr. said. "I was very excited about our golfers being challenged. Our golfers were physically challenged by the holes at Jordan Point."
The steady wind also provided a challenge - for both Petersburg and Hopewell.
The Blue Devils managed to fend off both the Crimson Wave and Mother Nature to capture a 185-242 win.
"The wind does make things very difficult," Crawley said. "It makes it very difficult to determine distance and direction for shots. Both teams managed both the weather and the golf course in a very respectable manner."
Tyler Adair, Dan Wilmot and Jake Butterworth shot 46 each for the Blue Devils during the 9-hole, par 35 event.
Chiles Steves carded a 59 and Woodrow Wilson shot a 61 for Petersburg.
"Woodrow Wilson is rapidly developing his skills as a golfer, as well as his knowledge of the game and course management. He's very intelligent and encouraging of his teammates," Crawley said.
The rookie coach also offered up kind words for Steves.
"In terms of his swing, he's making great strides," Crawley said.
Garon Nedrick carded a 64 for the Crimson Wave.
Mattie Crocker shot a 47 for the Blue Devils - and impressed the opposition in the process.
"She has a very impressive, wonderful swing," Crawley said.
The warm feelings were obviously mutual.
"For the second match in a row, parents and supporters of the other team had high compliments for our golfers," Crawley said. "The Blue Devils and everyone associated with their program were very gracious hosts. Hopewell is a very fundamentally sound golf team."
Petersburg returns home to Dogwood Trace Golf Course on Tuesday, playing host to Central District rival Dinwiddie.