The top 72 high school golfers in Section II competed in a 36-hole event on Tuesday and Wednesday at Fairways of Halfmoon with the top eight finishers earning the right to compete at the state tournament in June.

When the dust settled Mechanicville’s Matthew Salvadore finished in a tie for third place, punching his ticket to next June’s event.

Salvadore carded rounds of 76 and 73 for a two-day total of 149 tying with Ryan Platt from Burnt Hills in the third spot.

Saratoga’s Francisco Cupp led all golfers with a 140 total and Ichabod Cranes Tanner LaTorre finished in second place with a score of 145.

Other golfers competing from the Wasaren included Spa Catholic’s Cole Cefalu with a score of 164, Stillwater’s Tye Morris 177, Spa Catholic’s Mark Mahay 178 and Hoosick Falls’ Jack Shea with a total of 180.