Eric Austin of Lyman Orchards GC and a junior at Notre Dame-West Haven High shot an even-par 71, along with John Vanderlaan of Heritage Village CC to earn co-medalist honors in the 71st Connecticut Junior Amateur at Watertown GC.


Pat Albanese of the Hartford GC was third after posting a 1-over 72. Match play begins today with the Round of 16.

Other area juniors advancing to match play are Stephen Colodny from the Course at Yale (76), Chris Bennett from Madison CC (77) and Maxx Bugg from Clinton CC (79).