Sometimes it’s a challenge to write an entertaining weekly golf notebook when there is plenty of strife and struggle in the world. But even in difficult times, golf can hopefully provide a diversion.
Boys Golf
Here is a list of every player that was selected to one of the Review-Journal’s 2017 spring all-state teams and is expected to return this upcoming season.
Here is a recap of every team that won a state title during the 2017 spring sports season and will be looking to defend this upcoming season.
A look at the Review-Journal’s Athletes of the Year from the spring season
Follow the link for postseason boys golf honors, as selected by coaches. All-league and all-region teams will be posted as they are received.
Palo Verde posted a two-day score of 788 at the Class 4A boys state golf tournament to hold off Bishop Manogue, which placed second at 796.
Lake Mead’s Nick Herrero birdied the 18th hole on Tuesday to give the Eagles a one-stroke victory over The Meadows in the Class 2A state golf tournament at Eagle Valley’s West Golf Course in Carson City.
Jack Trent, the two-time defending state champion from Palo Verde shot 2-under-par 70 to tie for the lead after the first day of the Class 4A State Boys Golf Championship at Toiyabe Golf Club.
Pahrump Valley’s Austen Ancell shot 3-under over the final five holes Monday to finish with a 6-over-par 77 and place second overall and top among Southern Nevada boys golfers after the first day of the Class 3A state tournament at Spring Creek.
Coronado sophomore Dylan Fritz will look to continue his hot play during the Class 4A state tournament that takes place Monday and Tuesday at Toiyabe Golf Club in Washoe Valley.
Pahrump Valley senior Austen Ancell built enough of an advantage to overcome a double-bogey on his final hole to clinch the individual Class 3A Southern Region title Wednesday at Boulder Creek with a final score of 2-under-par 71.
Paced by medalist Dylan Fritz, Coronado overcame difficult playing conditions Tuesday at Reflection Bay Golf Club to capture its fourth consecutive Class 4A Sunrise Region boys title.
Lake Mead’s boys golf team had four of the top eight finishers Tuesday and won the Class 2A Southern Region title at Reflection Bay Golf Club.
Jack Trent birdied the 18th hole to take medalist honors with a 3-under-par 69 and led the Palo Verde to its second straight team title at the Class 4A Sunset Region boys golf tournament at Siena Golf Club.
Cole Wilczek and Jett Isoda each shot 1-under-par 71 on Thursday at Paiute to lead Palo Verde’s boys golf team to victory in a Northwest League match.
