ON THE GREEN: 2026 UIL Boys Golf State Recap — Westlake, Walnut Grove Claim Titles
In Class 6A, Westlake reaffirmed its dynasty status, capturing its 15th state championship with a steady +2 (578) performance to edge out The Woodlands. The Chaparrals’ depth proved decisive, placing three golfers inside the top three, including individual medalist Henry Talarico, who fired a 2-under par. Tomball’s Daniel Trousdale followed closely behind at 1-under, while a tightly packed leaderboard underscored the competitiveness of the field.
Meanwhile, Class 5A showcased a razor-thin margin at the top, as Walnut Grove secured back-to-back state titles with a 1-under 575—just one stroke ahead of Highland Park. Powered by a dominant individual showing from Austin Randall (7-under par), the Wildcats held off a deep Scots contingent that placed multiple golfers among the top finishers.
From established powerhouses to emerging contenders, this year’s tournament highlighted both the staying power of elite programs and the growing depth of talent across Texas high school golf.
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UIL BOYS GOLF STATE TOURNAMENT
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*Figures in parentheses indicate relation to par (e.g., “+2” denotes two over par, “-2” denotes two under par, and “E” denotes even par)..
CLASS 6A
TEAM RESULTS
1st -- Westlake Chaparrals // Total Score: 578 (+2)
2nd -- The Woodlands Highlanders // 584 (+8)
3rd -- Lake Travis Cavaliers // 603 (+27)
T-4th -- Dallas Jesuit Rangers // 604 (+28)
T-4th -- Houston Memorial Mustangs // 604 (+28)
T-6th -- Southlake Carroll Dragons // 612 (+36)
T-6th -- Strake Jesuit Crusaders // 612 (+36)
8th -- Marcus Marauders // 615 (+39)
9th -- Jordan Warriors // 618 (+42)
10th -- Tomball Cougars // 619 (+43)
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
1st -- Henry Talarico (Westlake) // Total Score: 142 (-2)
2nd --Daniel Trousdale (Tomball) // 143 (-1)
T-3rd -- Aryan Morgan (Strake Jesuit) // 144 (E)
T-3rd --Bennett Kuhns (Lake Travis) // 144 (E)
T-3rd -- William Mangione (Dripping Springs) // 144 (E)
T-3rd -- Sterling Hurd (Westlake) // 144 (E)
T-3rd -- JP Lynch (Westlake) // 144 (E)
T8th -- MacKey Beckett (Lake Travis) // 145 (+1)
T-8th -- Jonah Fahrenbruch (Dallas Jesuit) // 145 (+1)
T-8th -- Anthony Butt (The Woodlands) // 145 (+1)
T-11th -- Jett Leard (SA Johnson) // 146 (+2)
T-11th -- Tyson Embry (Marcus) // 146 (+2)
T-11th -- Preston Mohon (Southlake Carroll) // 146 (+2)
T-14th -- Cooper Paull (The Woodlands) // 147 (+3)
T-14th -- Tripp Depoy (The Woodlands) // 147 (+3)
T-14th -- Asher Vargas (Grand Oaks) // 147 (+3)
T-17th -- Braydon Pratt (Austin HS) // 148 (+4)
T-17th -- Colton Hubbard (Southlake Carroll) // 148 (+4)
T-17th -- Cole Mathis (Jordan) // 148 (+4)
T-17th -- Evan Evola (Marcus) // 148 (+4)
T-21st -- Blake Brown (Bridgeland) // 149 (+5)
T-21st -- Spencer Carter (Dallas Jesuit) // 149 (+5)
T-21st -- Dylan Knox (Westlake) // 149 (+5)