With a first-round 69, Gainesville High’s Spencer Ralston surged to the front of the 16-18 age division of the Gainesville City Junior Championship on Saturday at the Chattahoochee Golf Club. Tied for second are his Red Elephants’ teammates Nathan Williams, the defending champion, and Lawson King, who both carded a 71 on Saturday. In the 14-15 age group, Christian Payne took the lead after 18 holes with a 75.