COLLEGE PARK — Eastern Shore golfers Nate Smith and Quinten Joiner are sticking together.
After the semifinal round of the Class 1A/2A state high school tournament on Tuesday, Smith, a senior from Queen Anne’s, and Joiner, a freshman from Kent County, are tied for second, each having carded a 2-over-par 73 at the University of Maryland Golf Course.
They trail C. Milton Wright senior Jack Geyer, who leads with a 1-under 70.
For tomorrow’s final round, Geyer (36-34), Smith (36-37), Joiner (39-34) and Fallston senior Cam Konkle (38-38-76) are paired in the same foursome.
Smith and Joiner have been keeping company on the leaderboard all fall, placing first and second, respectively, with the best nine-hole average during the regular season and in the District 8 championship on Oct. 15.