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LOWELL — Central Catholic sophomore Joe Leavitt proved yesterday that he is the best golfer in the MVC — something his coach had spent the entire fall already knowing.
Leavitt became the medalist for the seventh time this year by shooting a even-par 72 at Longmeadow Golf Club at the MVC Open.
“I started off not so good by bogeying the third hole,” said Leavitt, adding that he felt fortunate to regroup and shoot birdies on hole Nos. 5 and 9.
Central coach Vin Pastore was impressed how Leavitt kept his composure despite stumbling early.
“He’s the best golfer I’ve ever had,” said Pastore. “He’s determined. He’s a hard worker. He’s always at the range.”
Central Catholic’s Jake Hajec finished second with a 75.
Haverhill’s Craig Farley took fifth place, shooting 77. Andover’s Dave Gilbert followed in sixth with a 78. Methuen’s Jordan Pritts cracked the top 10, shooting 80.              
MVC Open (27 golfers)
at Longmeadow Golf Club (Par 72)

1. Joe Leavitt, (Central) 72; 2. Jake Hajec (Central) 75; 5. Craig Farley (Haverhill) 77; 6. Dave Gilbert (Andover) 78, 10. Jordan Pritts (Methuen) 80; 11. Ernie Lupi (Haverhill) 81; 12. Adam Rosenzweig (Andover) 81; 15. Dylan Ryan (Central) 83; 18. Mike Levenson (Andover) 85; 21. Jim Murphy (Haverhill) 86; 25. Jake Hulme (Methuen) 89; 26. John Newell (Methuen) 90

Pentucket's Jason Steele claimed second overall, shooting an even-par round of 35 at Bradford Country Club, leading the Sachems to second overall in a four-team meet with the Newburyport (first), Triton and Amesbury. Pentucket moved to 9-6, claiming a pair of victories to lock up a spot in the state tournament. Steele scored 36 points in the Cape Ann quote scoring system, while teammate Vito Martello was fifth at 32.

Craig Farley and Ernie Lupi each won their matches for Haverhill, carding 3-over par rounds of 38 on the home course at Haverhill Country Club, but the Hillies fell in a 12-8 match with Chelmsford.

Central Catholic locked up the MVC golf title with its 16-4 victory over Chelmsford. Joe Leavitt, the "nucleus" of the Raiders' title run according to head coach Vin Pastore, won his last two holes to win his match at No. 1. Leavitt, a sophomore, has the best record of all No. 1's in league (10-3-1).

St. John's Prep edged BC High, 241-245 to defend its Catholic Conference title. Nick Pandelena of Atkinson shot a 1-over par 37 and Haverhill's Nick Maccario was one stroke behind for the unbeaten Eagles (15-0, 8-0 in the league). Sophomore Nick McLaughlin of Newcastle, N.H., the state Junior champion, was medalist for the Prep with a 1-under 35.

Janik Koenigs led the pack with a 36 as Andover (10-3) easily defeated Methuen, 18-2. David Gilbert and Adam Rosenzweig followed close behind with 37s.

Despite Jason Steele suffering his first loss of the season, Pentucket's golf squad held on for a 128-126 victory over North Reading.

North Andover completely controlled its home course, trashing Wilmington, 174-124. Dan Daley ran away from the field with 35 points for the Scarlet Knights (9-5), followed closely by teammate Nick Depace with 33 points.

Andover High School wins its match over Chelmsford 15-5, lead by medalist Adam Rosenzweig with a one-under 35 with birdies on three of the last four holes. Janik Koenig had a even par 36, Nicole Boudreau and Mike Pulido had two-over 38s and Mike Levenson rounded the scoring out with a three-over 39.

Joe Leavitt fired a 1-under 35 as Central Catholic topped archrival Andover for the second time this season, 15-5.