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By: Jake Ryerson, Strategic Sports Writing, Murrow College
The golfer from Spokane, Washington had just committed to play for Washington State University, his dream school, and was selected to represent Team Washington in the prestigious Junior America's Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico that summer.
Maine finished Junior America's Cup at eight-under-par, besting San Diego's Cameron Sisk by one stroke to earn first place in the individual stroke-play portion of the 54-hole tournament. Maine's stellar performance in Mexico led Team Washington to the event's team championship over Team San Diego.
Recruiting intensified for Maine after his win in Mexico.