Gators shoot their way in to two-day state tourney

Carter blisters Okee shooting 65 one day after a 66 at U.S. Open qualifier to advance

BLACKSHEAR — Ware County senior Trace Carter blistered the Okefenokee Country Club firing a seven-under-par round of 65 leading the Gators to a runner-up post in the Area 1 4A tournament.

A two-time state medalist in Class 5A, Carter carded six birdies and an eagle in his 32-33-65 round over the 6,36-yard layout winning by five shots Tuesday, April 29. Benedictine sophomore Bear Dollander, who carved out a round of twounder- par 70 with an eagle and three birdies, placed second in the field of 54 players.