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NEW ALBANY — Wilmington College is in seventh place after first-round play in the Ohio Athletic Conference Championship at New Albany Country Club Thursday.

The Quakers shot an opening-round 348. Otterbein leads the nine-team event after shooting 327 on Thursday.

For Wilmington, Chris Oakes (Xenia) shot an 83, the sixth-lowest round in the field on Thursday. Evan Houdieshell (Englewood/Northmont) was a stroke behind at 84.

Justin Martin (Wilmington) carded a 90 and Drew Balser (Hillsboro) shot 91. Also playing for Wilmington was Billy Braselton (Batavia), who opened with a 93.

The tournament concludes Friday.