Three-time defending Mid-Illini Conference champion Washington was too much for the East Peoria boys golf team Aug. 24.
The Panthers rolled to a 148-176 win at Quail Meadows Golf Course in the opener for both teams.
Ross Johnson’s one-over-par 37 on the front nine led the Raiders on their home course.
Joe Kelch and Tyler Sheppard had 45s, while Robbie Rogers carded a 49 for East Peoria.
The Raider junior varsity also lost to Washington, 163-201.
EP 185, Metamora 186
The Raiders won their first conference match since 2008 by nipping the Redbirds by a stroke Thursday.
East Peoria evened its M-I record as Johnson and Kelch were co-medalists with 45s on the back nine at Snag Creek Golf Course.
One shot back with a 46 was Brad Long. Rounding out the Raiders’ effort was Rogers with a 49.
East Peoria fell, 188-201, in the JV portion in Washburn.
Girls golf
East Peoria was competitive in its first match of the season Aug. 24, but lost at Fairlakes Golf Course to Washington.
Raider Bridget Wolff was the lone Raider below 50 with a 49 in a 203-219 Mid-Illini Conference setback.
Alexa Grant (53) and Lauren Bernard (57) both were below 60 on the par-35 front nine in Secor.
Morgan Ciota completed East Peoria’s scoring with a 60.
Metamora 206, EP 229
The Redbirds forged a first-place M-I tie with Morton after the first week following a road win Thursday.
Grant topped the Raiders this time with a 50 on the par-36 back nine at Quail Meadows Golf Course.
Wolff followed with a 57 and Bernard was only one shot behind with a 58.
Riley Spokely contributed for the first time for East Peoria with a 64.
