Cox, Salome named metro’s top golfers

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Published June 15, 2023 - 6:00 a.m. Modified June 15, 2023 - 6:00 a.m.

SPORTS-BelenGolfersHonored 3 COL — Mike Powers| News-Bulletin photoBelen Eagles Rylee Salome, left, and Grady Cox, right, were named the Metro High School Golfers of the Year.

The Metro High School Boys and Girls Golfers of the Year both hail from Belen.

Grady Cox and Rylee Salome were recently honored by the Albuquerque Journal. Salome won her second straight 4A state championship and captured 10 tournament titles in all during her sophomore season.

Cox, a two-time 4A state champion, finished second at state while winning seven tournaments during his junior season. The average round for both Cox and Salome was 69.

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