The 5A girls golf regular season has officially wrapped up, and what a thrilling ride it's been. With the final region tournaments in the books, all eyes now turn to the 5A state championship, set for next Monday and Tuesday at the scenic Riverbend Golf Course. This is where the season's hard work pays off, and the competition is heating up.
Cyprus, Bonneville, Skyline, and Wasatch each claimed their respective region titles, positioning themselves as serious contenders for the state crown. But they'll have to go through the defending champions, Woods Cross, who captured their first-ever state title last year. The Wildcats finished third in Region 6 this season, behind Skyline and Brighton, proving that the path to victory won't be easy.
Speaking of Skyline and Brighton, these two teams have been dominant all season. Skyline boasts an impressive average score of 314.8, while Brighton is close behind at 327—the two lowest scoring averages in all of 5A. They're the clear frontrunners heading into state, and fans can expect a fierce battle between them.
Individually, the standout golfers from each region are making waves. Cyprus's Taylor Fresh leads Region 5 with an 88.4 average, while Bonneville's Whitni Johnson is a force to be reckoned with at 75.23. Brighton's Cade Cook (73.7) and Salem Hills' Navy Hubbs (70) round out the top performers. Johnson, the reigning 5A medalist, edged out Hubbs by four strokes last year at Glendale Golf Course, and these two are poised for another epic showdown.
Here's a quick recap of the final results from all four 5A regions, setting the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable state tournament.
