LUBBOCK – Brownwood Lion sophomore Sir Bubba Jones is headed to the Class 4A boys golf state tournament after posting rounds of 75 and 70 for a composite 145 score at the Region I-4A tournament at Shadow Hills Golf Course.

As a team, the Lions finished sixth, just three strokes behind third-place Bridgeport. The top three teams and top three individuals not on a qualifying team move on to the 4A boys state tournament May 9-10 at Legends Golf Course in Kingsland.

Jones ranked as the third qualifying medalist behind Max Vergara of Levelland (74-69=143) and Chase Soles of Sweetwater (76-68=144). The low scores of the tournament belonged to Bridgeport’s Collin Moody (72-70=142) and Argyle’s Zane Griggs (73-69=142).

District 6-4A champion Brownwood finished with a 620 score over the two-day event, which trailed regional champion Argyle (577), runner-up Andrews (606), qualifier Bridgeport (617), Canyon (618), and Seminole (619). After an opening 321 Monday, which left them nine shots back of third place and in a tie for fifth, the Lions fired a 299 Tuesday.

Also competing for Brownwood at regionals were Hudson Reagan, who posted a 151 with rounds of 77 and 74; Cobe Walker, who finished with a 161 after shooting an 85 and a 76; Caleb Modawell, who turned in a 163 after rounds of 84 and 79; and Ethan Waldrop, who carded a 168 with an opening 88 and closing 80.

The District 6-4A runner-up Brownwood Lady Lions will compete in the Region I-4A girls golf tournament at Shadow Hills Wednesday and Thursday.