By Tim Glon

ADA — Junior Zach Goodchild (Pickerington/North) was named PING All-Great Lakes Region in men's golf for 2016-17 by the National Golf Coaches Association.

Goodchild led the Polar Bears in scoring this season, averaging 74.4 strokes per round for 18 rounds.

In 56.5 career rounds, Goodchild has an impressive 76.46 average.

He is also an Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference selection.

The Polar Bears posted a 49-33-1 overall record and were fourth at the OAC Championships tournament under fourth-year head coach Chad Bucci.