HOLLY SPRINGS – Co-Lin Community College leads the overall field after Monday’s first round of the MACJC State Golf Tournament here at Kirkwood National Golf Club.

The Wolves fired an opening round 329, taking a four-shot lead over Hinds. The Eagles are at 333, while East Mississippi is at 334. Gulf Coast, Northeast and Northwest are tied for fourth at 336.

Jones County Junior College is 11th with a 374.

Individually, Co-Lin’s Derin Petite leads the tournament with a 4-over par 76. Elliott Bingham of Hinds, Grant Goforth of Northwest and Jordan Jamar of East Mississippi are tied for second at 79.

Clarke Boatner paced the Bobcat golfers with an 87, while Nick Keyes posted a 90. Chase Powell shot a 97, Ben Whitehead had a 98 and Rocky Purvis shot a 114.

The tournament concludes Tuesday afternoon.