# Xaverian wins Division 1 South golf title

> Xaverian's Michael McCormack and Aarav Lavu share medalist honors at Division 1 South sectional tournament.
- Title: Xaverian wins Division 1 South golf title · The Boston Globe
- Summary: Xaverian's Michael McCormack and Aarav Lavu share medalist honors at Division 1 South sectional tournament. Xaverian golf team wins Division 1 South…
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## Xaverian leads Division 1 South
Xaverian senior Michael McCormack and Wellesley senior Aarav Lavu share medalist honors after both carded 1-over-par 71s at Monday's Division 1 South sectional tournament.

> I just stayed patient the whole entire day
## McCormack clinches birdie putt
McCormack sank a 35-foot birdie putt on the 182-yard par-3 17th hole to give himself a chance to win.

> I knew where I stood
## Lavu misses birdie putt
Lavu hit a 220-yard approach shot to around 10 feet, leaving himself a birdie putt for the win.

> I just hit a great four-iron
## Xaverian secures sixth title
Xaverian junior Chris Morrow placed third with a 2-over 72, helping the Hawks win their sixth South title in the last eight years.
## Xaverian team score
Xaverian shot 14-over par to best runner-up Wellesley by seven strokes.
## Coach Lambert's next step
Xaverian coach Gerry Lambert said they hope to qualify for Division 1 state championship next Monday at Wellesley Country Club.

> Really happy that the guys took care of their business today
## Key takeaway

Xaverian golf team wins Division 1 South sectional title with 14-over-par score, securing state championship qualification.