Ludlow Wins PVIAC Boys Golf Invitational Two-Ball

Franconia Golf Course, Longmeadow, September 30, 2025

News Summary

Ludlow’s Noah Bahgat and Jake Carvalho clinched the win at the PVIAC Boys Golf Invitational Two-Ball at Franconia Golf Course in Longmeadow, finishing with a score of 67. The competition was fierce, with Westfield Tech close behind at 68 and Franklin Tech tying for third with Pope Francis at 69. The event showcased high-pressure clutch performances, revealing the intense competitiveness of high school golf in the region.

Longmeadow — Big Drama at Franconia: Ludlow Holds Off Field to Win PVIAC Two-Ball

The turf at Franconia Golf Course in Longmeadow turned into a pressure cooker Monday as high school golfers from around the Valley battled for bragging rights. This was no ordinary meet — it was the PVIAC Boys Golf Invitational Two-Ball, and the leaderboard told a story of clutch finishing, tight margins, and some standout local showings.

The PVIAC Boys Golf Invitational Two-Ball took place on Monday at Franconia Golf Course in Longmeadow. The format forced teams to pick and push every shot because only the best of the two scores on each hole would count toward the team total. In that format, momentum swings faster than a wedge from the rough.

Drama built late for the eventual winners. The Ludlow pairing of Noah Bahgat and Jake Carvalho stood at 2-over par with eight holes remaining during the event. That set the stage for a tense finishing stretch where every par and birdie felt magnified. When the dust settled, the Ludlow team ultimately won the competition with a score of 67.

Westfield Tech was right on their heels — Westfield Tech followed closely behind with a score of 68 — making it a one-shot race that came down to finishing holes and nerve. The Franklin Tech boys golf team achieved the best showing of area schools, snagging third place with a combined score of 69. Franklin Tech’s score put them in a tie with Pope Francis, who also scored 69.

Area Schools — Where They Landed

The field was deep, and scores spread out enough to showcase how competitive high school golf is across the region. Below are the up-to-the-post results from area programs:

• Ludlow: 67
• Westfield Tech: 68
• Franklin Tech: 69
• Pope Francis: 69
• Frontier: 70
• Belchertown: 71
• South Hadley: 73
• Hampshire: 75
• Athol: 76
• Northampton: 80
• Amherst: 83
• Hopkins: 84
• Pioneer: 89
• Easthampton: 91
• Smith Vocational: 94

For enthusiasts who follow local links and leaderboards, the PVIAC Two-Ball is a litmus test: it freezes players under pressure and shows who can produce when a single better ball per hole determines a team’s fate. The event featured the top players in Western Massachusetts in a competitive field, and the leaderboard reflected how razor-close the race was among top squads.

Why the Two-Ball Format Matters

In a two-ball format, each of the two players on a team plays their own ball, and the best score from each hole is used for the team’s official score. That structure rewards consistency from one partner and fireworks from the other — when one player gets hot, it can wipe out a rough hole from a teammate. Strategy matters: who tackles risky shots, who plays steady, and how teams manage the lineup under pressure.

Coaches and captains will be studying the tape and scorecards from Franconia. For Ludlow, it was a day when late composure and steady play paid off. For Westfield Tech and Franklin Tech, the results show they’re knocking on the door and will be players to watch as the season continues.

Takeaway

The Invitational was a compact showcase of what high school golf in the Valley is all about — tight competition, strategic shotmaking, and that final stretch where winners are made. Keep an eye on these teams; this leaderboard will motivate plenty of off-season work and in-season adjustments.

Quick Scores Table

Stay tuned: with scores this tight, the next meet could flip the script in a hurry.

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Additional Resources

• MassLive: PVIAC Golf – Annual Invitational
• Wikipedia: Golf
• GazetteNet: H.S. Roundup – Franklin Tech
• Google Search: PVIAC Golf
• MassLive: Ludlow’s Victory
• Google Scholar: High School Golf
• Recorder: PVIAC League Alignments
• Encyclopedia Britannica: High School Sports
• Berkshire Eagle: PVIAC Sports Coverage
• Google News: PVIAC Golf Results

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