Scranton Prep’s Cole Powell shot a four-under 68 to take the lead after Monday’s opening round of the PIAA Class 2A golf championships at Penn State.

Powell, one of four Scranton Prep golfers and six total District 2 golfers in the Class 2A field, has a one-shot lead over second-place Luke Sikora of Greensburg Salem after Monday’s opening 18 holes.

Fellow Cavalier Ben Boyanoski, the District 2 champion after defeating teammate Guy Rothery and Holy Redeemer’s Liam Gill in a playoff, is in a tie for sixth place after shooting a 74 on Monday.

Wyoming Area’s Aiden August was the Wyoming Valley Conference clubhouse leader in the boys competition, shooting a six-over 78 to land him in a tie for 28th place.

August is one of just two WVC golfers that made the cut to head to states with his sho

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