SAUCIER – Freshman Cameron Foster shot an even-par 72-72 to finish as the only golfer under par and win overall medalist honors at this weekend's NJCAA District D Championship at Grand Bear Golf Club.

With the win, Foster is the first Ranger since 2013 (Chad Cupples) and 23rd overall to qualify for the NJCAA DII Men's Golf Championship in Mesa, Ariz., May 23-26.

His teammate, Heath Newsom, shot a 77-73 to finish in a tie for sixth and is the first alternate in the national tournament. Foster and Newsom played as individuals in this weekend's tournament.

Copiah-Lincoln shot a 588 to beat a five-team field by 12 strokes.

Copiah-Lincoln, Gulf Coast and Meridian all advanced to the NJCAA Tournament as a team, with Foster an automatic-qualifier and Joey Partin of EMCC making it as an individual for having the lowest scoring average during the season.

NJCAA All-District D Team
Cameron Foster, Northwest
Brandon Blakney, Copiah-Lincoln
Zachary Smith, Copiah-Lincoln
Colin Troxler, Meridian
Porsche Kitipongpatana, Meridian