The REPORTER
The Westfield boys golf team won its third consecutive regional championship Friday, claiming the Harrison regional at Coyote Crossing in West Lafayette.
The Shamrocks edged out Zionsville for the victory, the program’s fifth overall. Both teams scored 309, but Westfield won on the fifth-man score. Both teams, along with third-place Guerin Catholic, will advance to next week’s IHSAA state finals at Prairie View Golf Club in Carmel. The Golden Eagles placed third with a 316 and will try for a third consecutive state title next week.
Westfield’s Will Harvey was the meet medalist with an even par 72. (Photo provided)
The Rocks were led by Will Harvey, who won medalist honors with an even par 72. Harvey made three birdies in his round. Jake Cesare scored a 77, draining two birdies along the way. Hudson Kutchma also had two birdies, while Ryan Cesare and Brayden Worthington both made one.
Eli Wessel was Guerin Catholic’s low man with a 76, tying him for fifth place individually. Leo Wessel scored a 78, both made three birdies in their rounds. Owen Nielsen scored a 79 and had two birdies, while Gabe Berglund collected one birdie.
Carmel had three players competing as individuals. Ethan Hoagland was part of the fifth-place tie with a 76, and he will advance to state as one of the three low scorers not on an advancing team. Hoagland made three birdies on the day. The Greyhounds’ Noah Johnson scored a 79, making one birdie.
The two-day state finals begin Tuesday at Prairie View and finish Wednesday.
Team scores: Westfield 309 (won on fifth-man score), Zionsville 309, Guerin Catholic 316, West Lafayette 327, Faith Christian 335, Brownsburg 336, Plainfield 336, Harrison 341, Greencastle 352, Brebeuf Jesuit 357, Tri-West 359, Speedway 374, North Montgomery 387, Decatur Central 400, Parke Heritage 401.
Medalist: Will Harvey (Westfield) 36-36=72.
Other Westfield scores: Jake Cesare 39-38=77, Hudson Kutchma 40-40=80, Ryan Cesare 40-40=80, Brayden Worthington 42-39=81.
Guerin Catholic scores: Eli Wessel 36-40=76, Leo Wessel 36-42=78, Owen Nielsen 39-40=79, Gabe Berglund 39-44=83, Will Parenteau 42-42=84.
Carmel scores: Ethan Hoagland 36-40=76, Noah Johnson 41-38=79, Noah Husk 38-43=81.