Power programs like Westlake High School, Lake Travis High School, Memorial High School and The Woodlands High School headline the field.
“This is a new course for everyone, so that will be interesting,” The Woodlands coach Eric Noski said. “It’s going to be a really competitive two days, and anyone can get hot at the right time.”
The Woodlands enters as a dangerous dark horse after sweeping district and regional titles. The Highlanders are led by seniors Tripp Depoy, Cooper Paull and Abhay Duggal, along with standout sophomore Anthony Butt. Duggal claimed both district and regional individual titles, while Depoy (Colorado State signee) and Paull (Gonzaga signee and 2024 State Champion) bring elite experience to the lineup.
The program has history, too—The Woodlands last won a state title in 2012.
Defending team champion Westlake returns after winning last year’s rain-shortened tournament, with Memorial finishing runner-up, followed by Lake Travis and The Woodlands.
Individually, all eyes will be on Asher Vargas of Grand Oaks High School, who looks to defend his state title.
Walnut Grove won Class 5A, while Lake Creek won silver.
Two days. One course. Plenty of contenders.
Who gets hot at the right time? ⛳🔥