So, when the Warriors walked off the course in 11th place at the host invitational tournament two weeks ago, Barton turned their focus toward the future. He also realized his team didn't him to inform them that it hadn't performed to its potential. And that if scores did not drop in the ensuing weeks, the Warriors would not achieve the goals they had established prior to the season. But with three meets on the schedule last week, Warrenton had plenty of chances to redeem its 347 score from the invitational. The Warriors responded by shooting their lowest team score of the spring and numbers have been dropping ever since. "We got back to the drawing board and got back to the roots of what simple golf is all about," said Barton. "We went into those matches last week with the idea we'd compete hard and shoot some low scores. And the neat thing about it is that we had a different low scorer in each meet last week." Warrenton took advantage of favorable weather conditions last Wednesday, dispatching Zumwalt East. The Warriors shot a season-low 153 - 30 strokes ahead of the Lions. Patrick Koch paved the way with the team's lowest mark and earned a medal by shooting a 37. Just two days prior, the Warriors had handled Zumwalt North, another GAC North contender, shooting a 172. Mikal Harpster posted the lowest score then, shooting a 39. "We weren't really playing to our full potential in the beginning of the year and now everybody is clicking on the same day," said Harpster. On Friday, Warrenton carried over its momentum against St. Charles at the Mid-Rivers Golf Course. It defeated the Pirates, recording a 163, as Taylor Dalton shot a team-low 38 on the day. John Schwerdt and Austin Gibbs have also proven they are capable of a leaderboard role. Barton says having multiple golfers finish at the top during the same week has boosted the team's confidence. It also takes pressure off the shoulders of Dalton, who is the lone senior and was often counted on to handle the No. 1 spot in past meets. "The key to our success this year is that we don't count on the same kid," said Barton. "I think last year the kids were looking for Taylor to be that low score every night and that adds a lot of pressure on him. This year we've taken some of that pressure away and he can just go out and play." Dalton says he still feels some measure of pressure but tries not to let that affect his game. He says its important for the team to continue improving and not become complacent. "We've just got to keep our scores consistent and low," said Dalton. "Every one is getting better as the season goes on. Like, last week we shot a 163 but we were disappointed, so that was good," said Dalton. Barton has started multiple golfers at the No. 1 spot, including Harpster, who is just a sophomore. He and Dalton believe it drives each member of the team to work harder. "Everyone at their best can all be No. 1," said Harpster. "We're all starting to peak at the right time." "That competition pushes all of us to reach for that No. 1 spot," added Dalton. Barton says these lower scores are a product of commitment during the off season. Harpster adds that he works at the golf course, so he has become well-acquainted with the sport. When not working, he is slipping in a practice round. "Other coaches ask me how our team improved so much this year and I tell that it's the simple fact our team went out and played a lot of golf this past summer," said Barton. "They've taken it upon themselves to become better individually and as a program, we're starting to see the benefits of that." And the success has extended beyond their home course. "Now, we're not only shooting those 160s on our home course, but we've been going to courses we've never seen before and shooting that too. That's nice," assured Barton. The Warriors are gearing up for district tournament, which will be held at Innsbrook beginning next Wednesday. Harpster and his teammates are very familiar with the course. "We definitely have an advantage, since I go out there and play and I've taken other guys out there," said Harpster. "Everybody has played out there at some point and knows the course." Barton says his team appears to be clicking at the opportune time. "We definitely want to win every match, but most of all we want to be peaking at the right time," said Barton. "Each of the kids has the individual goal of making it to state."