Asher Johnson and Crystal Lake Central felt comfortable at their home course during Wednesday’s Class 2A Crystal Lake South Regional at RedTail Golf Club in Lakewood.

Navigating tight fairways and slight gusts of wind, Johnson carded two birdies and led the Tigers with a 3-over-par 75 to finish second individually. Four Crystal Lake Central players posted scores in the 70s as the Tigers turned in a 307 to claim their second straight regional championship. The Tigers won the 3A regional title at Randall Oaks Golf Club in West Dundee last season.

“Today was about being able to scramble,” Johnson said. “My tee ball was all over the place, but I was able to get up and down from a few different spots. It’s our home course, so that helps a lot, but I wanted to come out and play my game since

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