News Summary

The Treasure Valley high school golf teams are ready to defend their 6A and 5A state titles this season with a remarkable talent pool returning. Key players like Maggie Urian of Rocky Mountain lead a strong roster aiming for victory once again. The competition remains fierce among other local schools, with notable golfers set to challenge for individual honors. As the season unfolds, all eyes will be on these young athletes to see who will come out on top and take home championships.

Treasure Valley High School Golfers Ready to Defend Titles with Strong Talent

In the beautiful city of Boise, the excitement is palpable! Last fall, the high schools of Treasure Valley made headlines by sweeping the 6A and 5A state golf team titles, and guess what? They’re back this year, more determined than ever to defend their crowns! With a wealth of talent returning, it seems like they are primed for another victorious season.

Returning Stars Shine Bright

This season, nine of the top finishers from the previous year’s 6A girls state tournament are making a comeback. It doesn’t stop there—seven of the top 10 boys from the 6A state tournament are set to return as well! The enthusiasm among the coaches is evident as they share their insights on the remarkable talent on their teams and across the region.

Leading the charge is Maggie Urian, a formidable senior who already holds back-to-back state championships and an impressive three district titles. Talk about a golf prodigy! Urian made waves last year when she set a women’s course record of 67 at Nampa’s RedHawk Golf Course during the district meet and was just one stroke shy of the course record at Burley’s River’s Edge Golf Club during the state tournament with an impressive score of 68. Now, she has her eyes set on becoming the first four-time champ in 5A SIC history, and she’s hungry for another district title!

The Rocky Mountain Grizzlies: Team of Champions

The Rocky Mountain Grizzlies are once again entrenched as heavy favorites for the 6A hardware this fall, with Urian at the helm. Urian’s consistency shines through with three top-10 finishes at state, proving her grit on the green. Another player to keep an eye on is Natalie Nichenko, who took second at districts and finished seventh at state last year. Furthermore, newcomer freshman Zoe Moore made an impressive debut last season, taking ninth at state and fifth at districts. What a trio!

Over at Bishop Kelly, senior Kara Carter is a key player, having finished fifth at state last year and consistently delivering impressive performances. On the boys’ side, junior Aiden Szentanai is looking to lead his team to state trophies once again while also aiming for that coveted individual title.

Strong Competition on the Horizon

As Rocky Mountain prepares for another shot at glory, they know they have strong competitors lurking around. Numerous other Treasure Valley schools boast top golfers challenging for individual honors. Survey results from various coaches in the area shine a light on notable golfers from different schools:

  • From Boise: Jack Bureau (jr.), Reid Hoppock (sr.), Anna Li (sr.)
  • From Borah: Lucy Johnson (sr.), Lexi Rice (sr.), Kale Nelson (sr.), Tavis Clements (sr.)
  • Caldwell features promising juniors Danny Villegas and Connor Fullerton.
  • Capital has strong players like Ella McFadden (sr.), Ariel Davis (sr.), Carsen Shreve (sr.) among others.
  • Eagle is proud of their standout players: Nash Dancer (so.) and Sam Massie (sr.).

Declo’s Championship Triumph

In other exciting news, the Declo boys’ golf team has made headlines by becoming the 2025 Idaho 3A State Champions after avenging last year’s runner-up finish. With a team score of 678, they secured victory over Melba (684) and Compass Charter (696). Individual standout Axel Silcock from Declo finished third with a score of 148.

On the girls’ side, Kricket Wise from Hagerman tied for eighth, while Ella Wilson from Coeur d’Alene emerged victorious, winning the state 6A girls golf championship following a thrilling playoff battle!

Overall, the Rocky Mountain Grizzlies clinched the boys’ team title with a score of 592 at the 6A tournament, rivaling schools like Coeur d’Alene and Mountain View. The thrilling events took place at Highland Golf Course and River’s Edge Golf Club, showcasing the tremendous skills of young golfers across various classifications.

With a golf season brimming with talent, the stage is set for a showdown of epic proportions. The question on everyone’s mind is: which school will take home the championships this year? One thing’s for sure, golf enthusiasts across Treasure Valley are in for a treat!

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