HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS, Fla. — Jupiter boys golf, ranked No. 2 nationally per iWanamaker, withdrew two of its golfers midway via enjoying within the state championship this week, ending any hope for a state title.
Jupiter entered the Class 3A state championship as one of many event’s favorites and was in second place after the primary day of play.
Nonetheless, the Warriors began Wednesday’s second spherical with solely three of 5 golfers on the course at Mission Inn Resort + Membership, dashing their probabilities at a state championship in 2024.
Jupiter golfers Talan Wilkes and Cameron Kuchar, son of nine-time PGA Tour-winning golfer Matt Kuchar, had been every absent on the second day of the event. Jupiter head coach Bruce Wasserman stated “non-course incidents” compelled the gamers’ withdrawals.
“Breaking rules of the state honor code for golf, for non-course stuff, is all I can really say,” Wasserman stated.
Florida Excessive College Athletic Affiliation golf administrator Ed Thompson clarified that the 2 golfers weren’t disqualified; quite, they had been withdrawn by Jupiter.
“WD” is listed subsequent to each Wilkes and Kuchar’s names on the FHSAA scoring sheet.
“We were disqualified as a team because we only had three guys left, but the three guys, it was a great day with what they did,” stated Wasserman, who turned emotional discussing the circumstances. “From the start of this year, we knew we had the talent. We set out to win a state championship. We get here, we’re in position, and then this happens. It was devastating to them and emotional for all of us.”
After commending the efforts of his remaining gamers, Wasserman indicated that at full power, his program may need gained all of it.
“Reasonably sure, if we would have had our full squad, we would have walked away with the title,” he stated. “It’s tough. It’s a learning lesson for all of us. In the end, we had a fantastic season. We won a huge tournament in Orlando, we won districts, we won regionals, and things happen. That’s sports. That’s life. You’re not going to see a team as strong as this team, ever. But decisions, you know?”
Jupiter’s Hampton Beebe shot a 144, tying for the fifth-best particular person rating to realize a medallion at event’s finish.
“We did come a long way this year,” Beebe stated. “This place is not easy. I’m proud of how I finished.”
Jupiter’s Hampton Beebe poses for a photograph along with his medal after capturing a 144 on the state event, good for fifth place total (Nov. 20, 2024).Brayden Jenard shot a 145, the eight-best mark, whereas Tristan Wieland wasn’t far behind with a 147, good for tenth place within the event.
Within the wake of Jupiter’s ineligibility to compete as a bunch of give golfers, Viera took first place within the state championship, flanked by Lakewood Ranch (Bradenton) and Ponte Vedra.
Jupiter’s Brayden Jenard putts in the course of the Class 3A state championship on Nov. 20, 2024. (Photograph: Alexander Peterman/Palm Seaside Publish)
Dwyer takes sixth place in Class 3A state championship
Wylie Inman shot a 146, together with two birdies on the again 9 to crack the highest 10 with a stellar efficiency for the Panthers, who completed sixth place total within the event.
William Cui shot a 149 as a freshman. Notably, he shot par on each gap on the second day.
