It was close but no cigar for the Ballard High School boys golf team Sept. 23 against Bothell at the Jackson Park Golf Club.

The Beavers came within three strokes of pulling off the win, but succumbed by a final score of 228-225.

Ballard's Eric Frank placed second overall with a score of 43 on the par 36 course. James Meyer came in third with 44, and Michael Day shot a 45 for a fifth-place finish.

Frank lead the Beavers in their previous match as well, placing second Sept. 22 against Juanita.

The Beavers (1-4) face Roosevelt at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 29 at the Jackson Park Golf Club.