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Defending champions Lone Peak and Timpview are expected to be in the mix Monday and Tuesday when the Class 5A and 4A boys' state golf tournaments are contested at two different sites.
Lone Peak edged Viewmont a year ago for the state 5A title. It is expected to be challenged by Syracuse and Weber for the 5A state title, which will be contested at Glen Eagle in Syracuse.
Cameron Webb, who finished in a tie for second for individual honors, will be back for Lone Peak. Teammate Carson Lundell, Syracuse's Chandler Thomas, Weber's Braydon Swapp and Viewmont's Boston Watts could also challenge for the 5A medalist honors.
Timpview edged Bonneville a year ago for the 4A title and is among the favorites to win that title at Riverbend in Riverton. Expect East and last year's runner up Orem to challenge for the state championship.
Individually, Maple Mountain's Kai Ruiz, a second place finisher, looks to be strong as does Corner Canyon's Rhett Rasmussen. Orem's Brock Stanger, East's Hayden Banz, Bonneville's Ryder Velasquez and Timpoanogos' Aaron Yeates all could be in the mix.
The Class 3A and 2A golf tournaments will be held Wednesday and Thursday in St. George.
Park City, led by defending individual champion Mitchell Schow, will be the 3A favorite with that tournament being held at Sunbrook. Expect St. George area schools Desert Hills and Pine View to challenge.
Other top 3A individuals to watch are Taylor Cummings of Desert Hills and Tooele's Jerzee Houston.
Manti will defend its 2A title at Southgate. The Templars are led by Joe Barton and Koby Quarnberg. Expect Grand County and South Sevier to give Manti a challenge for the team title.
Individuals to watch in 2A include Delta's Brandon Hare and Beaver's Davis Heslington.
– Tom Wharton