The smallest school was the best school at the 2024 Ochsner Health LHSAA Division IV State Golf Championships played on The Wetlands Golf Course in Lafayette this past Tuesday and Wednesday.

Competing against seven other Class A schools, the Class B Wolverines shot a two-day total of 645 (318-327) to finish eight strokes ahead of second place Ouachita Christian. Vermilion Catholic finished in third.  

The Wolverines had three players finish in the top 15 in individual scoring to claim its fourth overall LHSAA boys state golf championship and first-ever Division IV title.

Despite suffering with a 102 degree fever, Eli Walker led the Wolverine quintet by finishing in third place individually for the second year in a row. His second day round of one-over-par, 73, was the third best round compiled over the par 72, 6348 yard course that combined with his opening round score of 69 gave him a 142 total.

Pete Simonelli, who became the only player in Jackson Parish history to hit a hole-in-one in LHSAA play when he carded an ACE in regional competition, shot a second round 79 that paired with his opening day 81 gave him a 160 total, good for 12 place overall. 

Noah Leach was just three places back at 15th after rounds of 81-82 for a two day total of 163. Ian Tilley had rounds of 87-93 (180) and Hudson Pullig turned in a two day total of 213 after shaving five important strokes off his first day score. 

Southwest Mississippi Community College signee, Tayt Culpepper also had a fine tournament representing Weston High School finishing in 6th place overall in individual standings after rounds of 79-75 for a 154 total. 

Logan Heltz of Christ Episcopal, the defending champion and first-day leader with a five-under 67, added a two-under 70 on Wednesday – the low round of the day — and claimed the individual title with a seven-under 137 total. He finished
two strokes ahead of Riverside’s Cole Haase, who finished at 68-71—139 to finish as runner-up for the second straight year.

2024 LHSAA Division IV State Golf Championship