Hinsdale Central Boys' Golf Team Wins 3rd Consecutive State Championship

Submitted by Hinsdale Township High School District 86.

Hinsdale Township High School District 86 today proudly announced that the Hinsdale Central High School Boys’ Golf Team took first place for the third consecutive year at the IHSA State Tournament held this past weekend at the Den at Fox Creek Golf Course in Bloomington. The team total of 285 was 21 strokes lower than the second place team, New Trier.

Kenneth Li was individual state champion with a two-day total of 140, 4 strokes under par. Brendan O’Reilly scored a 147, Billy Bizub took 12th with a 151, Brian Dolehide placed 17th with 152. The remaining players, Drew Shepherd and Grant Labedz carded a 156 and 159 respectively.

“We were ready to play in August,” said Hinsdale Central Boys’ Golf Coach Jess Krueger. “They worked hard all summer and continued that work ethic throughout the fall season. They played some amazing golf during the season, winning most tournaments by double digits. Their goal was to get a little bit better each week, keep their focus, get to the state tournament and play for the state championship. Three state titles are very special and it puts the team in some very elite company.”

Kenneth Li and Brian Dolehide have been contributing team members for all three state championships.

Coach Krueger also noted that there will be four returning starters next year with six to seven players ready to step into the line-up and he is confident that the team will be every bit as competitive for the 2015 season.