Get the latest scores and highlights from the first round of the 2025 IHSA Boys’ and Girls’ Golf State Finals, held in Bloomington-Normal and Decatur!
We break down the top teams and individual players in Class 1A, 2A, and 3A for boys, and Class 1A and 2A for girls after Friday’s competition.
Find out which teams and golfers advanced to Day 2 and who’s in contention for state trophies and medals.
Includes top performers from Teutopolis, Wheaton Academy, Evanston, Mt. Carmel, Glenbrook North, and more! Plus, Peoria area representation breakdown.
The excitement of high school golf reaches fever pitch as the 2025 IHSA state finals ignite in Bloomington Normal and Decar, where young talents battle it out on the green for glory and every swing could change the game. But here’s where it gets really intriguing. With so much talent on display, who will rise to the top? And what surprises might unfold as these athletes chase state trophies and medals? If you’re new to high school golf tournaments, imagine it like a championship playoff. Teams and players compete over multiple rounds with lower scores, meaning fewer strokes than the courses par being the key to victory. The top performers advance, earning hardware that celebrates their skill and dedication. For clarity, let’s break down the structure in each division. Class 1 A, 2 A, and 3A for boys, plus 1 A and 2 A for girls. The best eight teams, and the top 40 individual players from non-advancing teams move on to the second day. They return Saturday for another round of play, after which the leading three teams in every category take home state trophies, and the top 10 golfers in each event receive prestigious medals. It’s a fair system that rewards both team synergy and individual brilliance, allowing underdogs a chance if they shine solo, and this is the part most people miss. The Peoria area has a strong showing with 24 athletes and four teams making waves across the finals. Check out the full lineup at this link. https colon www.pjstar.com/highchoolgolf/20. pjstar.com/h highchoolgolf/2025106 IHSAF/2025 boys and girls golfers to advanced to state for more on these local stars starting with the boys class 1A at Prairie Vista Golf Course in Bloomington. The advancing squads are two tools with a 313, Elgen Harvest Christian at 317, Fulton at 320, Glen Carbon Father McGney at 323, Fairbury Prairie Central at 327, Port Byron Riverdale at 328, Elmherst Timothy Christian also at 328, and Pittsfield at 329. For those unfamiliar, these scores represent the combined strokes of a team’s top players, making it a test of consistency. Hall didn’t make the cut with a 338, featuring Noah Plime, 85, Clayton Fusenetti, 85, Johnny Escatel, 86, Jimmy Jablonsky, 86, and Joseph Perez, 87. The standout individual advancers include Wyatt Noatne from Bureau Valley, senior 70, Jacob Voss of Fulton, senior, 72, Liam Ling from Elgen Harvest Christian, senior 73. Sam Schwab of Lichfield, senior, 74. Cohen Pennington of Tutolos, senior, Nolan Murphy of Ali West, sophomore, 75. Miles Vanproen of Elmherst, Timothy Christian, junior, 75. Isaac Weber of Tutolos junior 76 Owen Van Zuden of Fulton junior 76 Eastston Freriedman of Fairberry Prairie Central senior 76 Bryson Umstad of Loy Junior and Bronson Tippet of El Dredo sophomore from the Peoria region advancing individually Crew Foron from Ali Bluffs junior 77 Drake Hansen of Lewistown Valley Cuba junior 77 Grady Barrel of Delivan sophomore 79. Alex Fouch of Abington Avon senior 82 and Luke Bryant of Hall junior 82. Those who didn’t advance Will Snyder from Brimfield freshman 84 and Ethan Barnes of Olympia junior 91. Shifting to boys class 2A at Wybring Golf Club in Normal. The teams progressing are West Chicago Wheaten Academy at 297, Washington at 300 with standout players Gavin Shreer 71, Court Bohannan 74, Luke Chemki 75, Dom Yokum 80, Gage Garrison 80, and Aiden Foster 80, Normal UI at 302, Lake Forest at 303, Quincy Notre Dame at 303, Arlington Heights St. Viad at 307, Effingham St. Anthony at 312 and Ottawa at 313. For beginners, note how team scores highlight balanced play. The top individual advancers feature Nolan Eckles of Dunlap Jr. 69. Owen Coniris of West Chicago Weaten Academy junior 69. Carson Triout of Belleville Alto junior. Gavin Shurers of Washington senior 71. Nick Ratini of West Chicago Wheaten Academy, freshman, 72. Brody Allen of Normal Uh High, 72. Bo E F E F E F E F E F E F E F E F E F E Fdink of Quincy Notre Dame, senior 72. Thomas Hos of Lake Forest, freshman, 73. Harper Huff of Quincy Notre Dame, Junior, 74. Oliver Hendrian of Quincy, Notre Dame, Junior, 74. Brier Harris of Ottawa, Jr. 74. Court Bohannan of Washington junior 74. M Dean of Arlington Heights St. Vider sophomore 74 and Jack Quinn of Normal Uh sophomore 74. Advancing Peoria area golfers include Nick Herget of Dunlap Jr. 75. Carter Lipins of Dunlap Jr. 80. Shaun Graham of Peoria Notre Dame Jr. 80. And Isaiah Faraher of Metamora sophomore 83. in boys class 3A at the den at Fox Creek Golf Course in Bloomington. The advancing teams are Evston at 291, Wetka Nutrier at 296, Arlington Heights Hersie at 302, Elmherst York at 305, Insdale Central at 307, Molen at 310, Geneva at 312, and Bington at 314. This larger class often sees intense competition from powerhouse schools. Top individual advancers Lester Lowe of Evston, sophomore 65. Isaac Rumbler of Molen, junior 66. Colin Kemp of Peakin, sophomore 68. Nolan Adamchic of Hampshire senior 70. Jack Gil of Wetka Nutrier, sophomore 70. Kaden Peterson of Lyall Benet Academy, 70. Michael Jorski of Hinsdale Central, sophomore, 71. Finn Sullivan of Libertyville junior 72. Alex Lee of Northbrook Glenbrook North senior 72. And Liam Kelly of Wetka Nutrier Junior 72. Advancing from the Peoria area, Shane Cunningham of Richwoods, freshman 77. Not advancing, Hayden Lockb of Richwoods, senior 90. Now for the girls class 1A at Red Tail Run Golf Course in Decar. Advancing teams include Mount Carmel at 316, Quincy Notre Dame at 329, Breeze Central at 332, Effingham St. Anthony at 356, Breeze Matter Day at 357, Rockford Lutheran at 358, Downs Tri Valley at 358, and Monmouth United at 362 with players Meredith Young senior 85, Jaylen Wallace, senior 87, Paige Christensen, junior, 90, Abigail Kendall, freshman, 100, Kennedy Martin, freshman, 106, and Ellie Hinton, senior, 121. Mcome fell short with a 377 featuring Sophie Wilson 89, Brenley Tibbitz 94, Taylor Man 97, Aubrey Holt House, 97, and Reese Watson 98. Top individual advancers, Miley Kennard of Mount Carmel, senior, 74. Sarah Heiten of Glenn Carbon, Father McGney, senior, 75. Ze Moore of Mount Carmel, senior 76. Marin Elliot of Carterville, sophomore, 76. Avery Arendelle of Colombia, senior 76. Zora Matthews of Chicago. Lisa Franc senior 77. Natalie Duffleel of Quinsey Notre Dame, sophomore, 77. Maya Campworth of Bree Central, junior 78. Kate Sanders of Monteello, sophomore, 78. and Annabelle Kutcher of Chicago FW Parker sophomore 79. Advancing Peoria Area Golfers, Sarah Finn of Ali Bluffs, senior, 83, and Sophie Wilson of MCOME senior 89. Not advancing, Gileian Tyra of Metamora, Junior, 94, and Kennedy Fincham of Olympia, Junior, 101. Finally, girls class 2A at Hickory Point Golf Course in Foresight has advancing teams. Northbrook Glenbrook North at 306. Lincolnshshire Stevenson at 309. Frankfurt Lincoln Way East at 315. Wetka Nutrier at 315. Normal UHigh at 323. Hinsdale Central at 325, Lyall Benet at 330 and Oallon at 333. Top individual advancers Greece Leair of Nutrier senior 69. Martha Kuahara of Glen Brook North senior 70. Ali Wertl of Asiggo East sophomore 71. Maline Gutierrez of Hoffman Estates Conant sophomore 72 Reese Wallace of Bington junior 72. Maya Wanserski of Downer’s Grove South senior 72 Lauren Gaus of Benet freshman 73. Aliabzo of Palatine Friend Jr. 74. Nanette Song of Lincolnshshire Stevenson junior 74. Courtney Beerhid of Buffalo Grove senior 75. And Sarah Scott of Lamont freshman 75. Advancing from the Peoria area. Leah Brown of Peakin junior 78 and Sydney Hunt of Dunlap junior 80. But here’s where it gets controversial. Some argue that smaller schools in lower classes like 1A have an unfair edge due to less competition, while others say it levels the playing field for diverse talents. Is golf truly about individual skill over team resources? Or should all classes be uniform? And this is the part most people miss. Non-advancing players like those high scorers in Manmouth United still build character and love for the sport, proving that every round is a learning experience. What do you think? Will the leaders maintain their spots or could a comeback story steal the show? Do you side with the underdogs in 1A or champion the big school rivalries in 3A? Share your opinions in the comments below. Let’s discuss. Adam Duval is a journal star sports reporter. Reach him at adavalpjstar.com or follow on Twitter, Adam Duval.
