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University of Maryland golfer and Washington native John
Popeck leads after two rounds in the West Penn Amateur
Championship at Sewickley Heights Golf Club. Popeck shot
rounds of 66-74--140 and takes a one-shot lead into the
final round. Tied at 141 are all previous champions: David
Brown, 2004, Nathan Smith, 2007-09, and Sean Knapp, 1988 and
1998-2002. Brown recorded scores of 69-72, Smith 71-70, and
Knapp 70-71.
Popeck, along with Ohio State's Rachel Rohanna, were this
years recipients of the Frank Fuhrer, III Award for
outstanding collegiate performance.
The 36-hole cut for the low 32 players and ties fell at 153,
and 33 golfers will compete in the final round.
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