The Mercer Island boys golf team traveled to Willows Run Golf Course on Tuesday, Oct. 16 for the KingCo championship.

As a team the Islanders finished in third place with a score of 415. Interlake was first with 384 and Bellevue was second with 397.

Individually, Sam Varon, had Mercer Island’s top finish. He came in eighth place with a 78. Eric Kim was 15th overall with an 81. Both qualified to move on to the SeaKing District championship next Monday, Oct. 22 also at Willows Run.

The top 18 golfers earn spots in the next round. Mercer Island freshman Zach Evens finished in 19th place, missing the cut by one shot, shooting 84. Josh Graham was 28th overall with a 86, the same as teammate William Medlock in 29th place. Luke Mounger finished in 34th place with an 89.

Juanita’s Frank Garber won the tournament, shooting a 74.