Lemont Boys’ Golf Heads To State Finals

LEMONT, IL — Lemont High School’s boys’ golf program is headed back to state finals competition for the fourth straight season, and the ninth time in 11 years. Seniors Jack Kramer and Raymond Sullivan both tied for second individually, and this helped head coach Mark Hollatz’s squad to finish as the runner-up at the IHSA Lemont Sectional on Oct. 9. The 2017 IHSA Boys’ Golf Class 2A State Finals will take place on Friday, Oct. 13, and Saturday, Oct. 14, at Weibring Golf Club at Illinois State University in Normal. LHS said Sullivan will become the first golfer in school history to play in four IHSA State Finals events.

According to LHS, Kramer and Sullivan both shot even-par 72s at Broken Arrow Golf Club in Lockport. They trailed only medalist and defending IHSA Class 2A State Champion Luke Armbrust of Wheaton St. Francis, who shot a three-under 69. Senior Nate Stieber (+5 77) tied for ninth individually, while junior Chad Biggs (+8 80), senior Matt Grasman (+14 86) and sophomore Grant Sullivan also competed for the Indians.

LHS said the team's score of 301 provided a serious challenge to sectional champion Wheaton St. Francis (298). Joliet Catholic (321) won a tiebreaker over St. Rita to advance as a team to the state finals. The top three teams from each of the IHSA’s four Class 2A Sectionals advanced to state finals competition, along with the top 10 individuals from schools that did not qualify for state finals team competition.

Photos provided by Lemont High School.