5A Boys Golf Central Regional: Regis Jesuit Sam Walker Medalist, Fossil Ridge Team Champion

CENTENNIAL – Regis Jesuit senior Sam Walker shot an impressive 6-under 66 at South Suburban Golf Course on Monday to claim medalist honors at the 5A Boys Golf Central Regional. On the team side, Fossil Ridge came away with the team title, combining for a 1-under 215 for the day. 

Fossil Ridge senior Landon Houska and Prairie View senior Cole Crawford both carded a 1-under 71 through the round, while Denver East junior Elijah Johnson, Fossil Ridge senior Kaden Devenport and Fossil Ridge senior Austin Barry tied for fourth with even 72s. 

A three-way tie for seventh saw Columbine junior Drew Dawson, Denver East sophomore Murphy Rowen and Eaglecrest junior Gregory White all turn in a 1-over 73. One stroke back of that saw a six-way tie for 10th. Columbine senior Devin Padilla, Regis Jesuit senior Ryland Doolittle, Horizon senior Ryan Forant, Fossil Ridge senior Luca Gurdgiev, Columbine Alex Lest and Arvada West junior Jack Sawarynski all shot 2-over 74. 

Regis Jesuit took second as a team with a team score of 217, while Columbine was third, at 221, Denver East fourth, at 223, and Horizon fifth, at 226. 

CHSAA’s 2024 5A Boys Golf State Championship at CommonGround Golf Course in Aurora, on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 7 and 8.