The Stuart Cramer boys golf team is making a strong case for dynasty status. After a dominant performance at the NCHSAA 4A state championship, the Storm captured their second consecutive title, proving they are a force to be reckoned with in North Carolina high school golf.
The two-day tournament, held May 12 at Longleaf Golf & Family Club in Southern Pines, saw the Storm finish with a collective 1-under 567—an impressive 11 strokes ahead of second-place Foard. Lake Norman Charter rounded out the top three with a 47-over 615. This victory follows their 2025 NCHSAA 3A state crown, marking a seamless transition to the 4A level.
Leading the charge was junior Lane Crotts, who claimed the individual state championship with a stellar 8-under 134. Crotts entered Tuesday's final round one stroke behind Wilkes Central's Willis Eller, but he responded with a blistering 7-under 64 to win by three shots. Crotts joins an elite group of Storm golfers, becoming the second player in program history to earn state medalist honors—following former standout Rich Wills, who now plays for Clemson and won the 3A individual title in 2024.
The Storm's depth was on full display, with three players finishing in the top five. Britton Steede shot a 2-under 140 to take third, while Drew Mercer's 1-under 141 earned him fifth. Ian Irish placed 15th with a 10-over 152, and Trip Stacy rounded out the team effort with a 15-over 157, good for 25th.
Meanwhile, South Point came up just short in its bid for an NCHSAA 5A title, finishing as state runner-up to Oak Grove. The Red Raiders shot a collective 32-over 600 at Sapona Golf Club in Lexington, six strokes off the pace. Harley Green led South Point with an even-par 142, while Aidan McGinnis (9-over 151), Tyler Cunningham (12-over 154), and Will Monteith (13-over 155) all finished in the top 20.
Other local standouts included Crest's Jack Brown (11-over 153, 15th), East Lincoln's Carter Bolinger (18-over 160, 23rd), North Lincoln's Trent Sammons (23-over 165, 30th), and Forestview's Davis Spargo (34-over 176, 41st).
For Stuart Cramer, the future looks bright. With a young core led by Crotts and a culture of excellence, the Storm are building something special—and they're not done yet.