Cain high on CHS as he begins 10th year

July 31, 2024 by Ken Lay

The 2024 high school golf season is underway, and as Clinton Coach Matt Cain begins his 10th season, he has plenty to be excited about.

“I’ve got a good group of kids this year for both the boys and girls,” Cain said.

“We’re just looking to gain experience, and we’re looking to get better every time we practice and every time we get on the course.

“The kids are all working hard to get better,” he said.

The Dragons and Lady Dragons both opened the new campaign Monday in a three-way match against Anderson County and Knox Central. Results were not available at press time.

The boys will be led by senior Braden Wolfe.

“He’s the type of golfer who just wants to play; if it’s golf, he wants to play and he doesn’t care where it is,” Cain said of Wolfe.

“He works hard on the course and he works hard at his house, and he’s played in some big tournaments.

“He told me that he wants to play in college and he doesn’t care where it is or how far he has to go.”

Cain said he has a sophomore, Grant Hannah, who didn’t play last year due to injury.

Hannah is back, and Cain said expects big things from him.

“Grant has worked really hard,” he said. “He’s proved that he’s healthy and he’s proven that he’s ready to go,” Cain said.

“I’m interested to see what he can do. He’s a talented young golfer,” he said.

The Dragons also have three players who have joined the team this season for the first time.

But those players are no strangers to Clinton High School basketball fans.

Sophomore Isaiah Williams played golf last fall, and senior Teegan Bolinger and sophomore Camden Nelson are playing golf for the Dragons for the first time.

“I’m happy to have the basketball players out because of their athleticism,” Cain said.

“Teegan is a competitor. He competes hard but he does it in a classy way.”

The Lady Dragons have one player back from last season, as Kinley Crowley returns for her junior season.

She’s joined this season by newcomers Sahara Lowe (a sophomore) and freshman Reece Hollifield.

“I have a good group of girls and they enjoy playing together,” Cain said.

“I think they’ll grow and I think they’ll get better.”