Iowa high school boys’ spring golf 2025: Gazette area golfers and teams to watch

The 2025 boys’ spring golf season is underway. Here are eight golfers and four teams to follow this year.

BOYS’ GOLFERS TO WATCH

Isaiah Zoske, sr., Solon, 2024 Class 3A state runner-up, three-time state participant, Tied for eighth as a sophomore and 10 th as a freshman, Iowa High School Golf Coaches Association Co-Player of the Year, 2023 Wamac Super Meet medalist, ranked third in 3A with 37.02 combined adjusted average, Kirkwood signee.

Rajan Roth, jr, Washington (Iowa), 2024 state participant, ranked seventh in 3A with 38.45 CAA, averaged 74.55 per 18 holes, Southeast Conference tournament runner-up medalist.

Brandon Tournier, sr., Oelwein, Placed third at 2023 2A state tournament, sectional medalist, all-conference North Iowa Cedar League, averaged 38.2 per nine, 79.2 for 18 and had 40.23 CAA.

Ethan Cahalan, sr., Independence, Named second-team all-state, earned medalist honors in five events last season, third at Wamac Conference Super Meet and East Divisional, top-20 in 3A with 39.44 CAA.

Cale Kleppe, jr., South Winneshiek, Placed 18 th at 1A state meet last season, all-Upper Iowa Conference player, district co-runner-up medalist, posted 41.63 nine-hole average, 79 18-hole low and 42.41 CAA.

Rowan Miller, jr., Hillcrest Academy, Tied for seventh at 2023 1A state tournament, sectional medalist, ranked 10 th in 1A with 39.25 CAA and 37.67 nine-hole average last season, tied for with low 18-hole round of 70.

Macoy Peyton, sr., West Delaware, 2023 3A state tournament participant, Led the Hawks with 38 per nine-hole average, 79.78 per 18 and finished with 40.84 CAA.

Peyton Roth, sr., HLV, South Iowa Cedar League tournament medalist, sectional medalist, ranked seventh in 1A with 37.43 nine-hole average, eighth with 76.20 per round and ninth with a 39.24 CAA.

TEAMS TO WATCH

Solon – The Spartans have been one of the most consistent boys’ golf programs in the spring. They missed the state tournament last year after three straight appearances and two runner-up finishes. Solon still has Isaiah Zoske, who is capable of a low score each round. Nick Stahle played in 12 of 14 meets and seniors Nolan Seagren and Brady Evers give Solon four letterwinners back. With some promising newcomers and strong freshmen group, Solon can contend for another Wamac title.

South Winneshiek – The Warriors are loaded with experience, returning six starters front 1A state tournament qualifier. South Winn was second in the Upper Iowa Conference and have a mix of depth and talent. The Warriors can improve on their 172.09 combined adjusted average, which was eighth in 1A a year ago. Braiden Todd, Carson Streeter, Cale Kleppe and Jackson Goltz were all-conference performers and Matson Winings placed fourth at the sectional meet. South Winn has all the components for success.

Washington (Iowa) – The Demons are coming off a Southeastern Conference team title and fifth-place finish at the 3A state tournament. Washington lost a leader in Roman Roth due to graduation but has a strong nucleus back. Rajan Roth and Drew Conrad are a good combo to power the Demons. Carson Brown is another returning starter, while Cole Vetter and Kaleb Orr saw limited action. Washington could match its performance from last season.

West Delaware – The Hawks were second behind Solon in the Wamac. West Delaware also qualified two years ago, but didn’t make it back last season. The Hawks have six starters, including many that were on that 2023 state squad. Macoy Peyton, Aidan Zirtzman, Colson Mersch and Griffin Lott lead the way. Jack Buesing and Blake Mather are also returning starters. West Delaware also has a few newcomers that could contribute. Course management is a focus to start the season and the Hawks can make noise in the postseason.

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