Led by sophomore Michael Frasure's individual runner-up finish, the Montverde Academy boys golf team placed fifth out of 16 teams at the FHSAA Class 1A, Region 2 championship on Monday at Orange County National.

The Eagles posted a team score of 288, finishing just three strokes behind second-place Windermere Prep (285). Circle Christian placed third at 286, followed by Lake Highland Prep at 287. The First Academy won the regional title with a 281.

Frasure fired a 4-under-par 68 to finish second overall, one stroke behind the individual champion.

Sophomore Ryo Arakawa added a 71 to tie for eighth, giving MVA two golfers among the top 10. Sophomore Terence McAuley shot a 74 to tie for 28th, while senior Alejandro Uribe finished tied for 35th with a 75. Senior Byungchan Yoon rounded out the Eagles' lineup with a 76, tying for 37th.

The closely contested tournament remained tight through the final five holes.

MVA now awaits word on a possible at-large berth in the FHSAA state championship. The team expects to learn its status late Wednesday or Thursday.