The first competition of the 2025 fall season took place this past week as the Star Valley High School golf program hosted most of the southwest region of the state at their invitational at Valli Vu Golf Course in Afton. The Star Valley boys fielded two teams with the Crimson squad winning the team race.
“We had eight teams, nine if you count the two boys teams we suited up for our home event,” replied head coach Kelly Fullmer. “Our boys coming out and not only winning their first tournament but also winning it at home is a great way to start the season, and I hope they continue to gain confidence and toughness going forward.”
Deegan Hill had the top individual score for the Braves, shooting a 153 and finishing fourth. T.J. Atkinson of Rock Springs won the event with a 142. Daltyn DeCora, Kellan Stout and Zorian Horn also had top-ten finishes.
“I was particularly pleased with junior Daltyn DeCora who started as our top ranked player this week but settled into the two position behind our sophomore Deegan Hill who lead our boys after two 18-hole rounds,” Fullmer responded. “Senior Kellan Stout carded our lowest score, a 78, on day two, and we expect great things out of him this season as well. Rounding out our top five were senior Zorian Horn and Sophomore Braxton Johnson who both had solid first outings. Seniors Bran Fullmer and Mykell Nunez are just outside of the top 5 vying to break into those ranks followed by surprise newcomer freshman Wyatt Pack.”
The Lady Braves finished second behind defending champion Evanston. The Devils scored 537 with Star Valley shooting a 568.
“The were led by our three returning varsity players from last season juniors Kate Ricks and Paylan Merrite and senior Amelia Green,” Fullmer continued. “The latter two scored both days in the 90’s and Ricks shot an outstanding 84 for us on day two. Joined by junior Presley Frome whose hard work and practice have landed her on the varsity squad and another surprising freshman Tynlee Robinson, our varsity squad should be solid this year and be competitive every place we play.”
The SVHS teams were in Lander this week with scores not available by print deadline. The junior varsity will be playing in Kemmerer at Fossil Island Golf Course on Wednesday.
Boys Team Scores
SV Crimson 330/321 651
Evanston 337/318 655
Pinedale 325/335 660
Rock Springs 337/331 668
Jackson 355/356 711
Green River 360/364 724
SV Gold 363/366 729
Kemmerer 401/385 786
Lyman 386/401 787
Boys Crimson
Deegan Hill 74/79 153
Daltyn DeCora 82/79 161
Kellan Stout 86/78 164
Braxton Johnson 88/85 173
Wyatt Pack 88/95 183
Austin Harrison 91/93 184
Vinny Roniger 98/93 191
Boys Gold
Zorian Horn 82/82 164
Bran Fullmer 90/92 182
Mykell Nunez 96/96 192
Preston Roberts 99/98 197
Robinson Gordon 95/103 198
John Paige 106/101 207
Kyson McCoy 110/109 219
Girls Team Scores
Evanston 266/271 537
Star Valley 293/275 568
Rock Springs 295/304 599
Jackson 306/301 607
Girls Individual
Kate Ricks 101/84 185
Paylan Merritt 94/95 189
Amelia Green 98/96 194
Tynlee Robinson 112/112 224
Presley Frome 114/114 228
Annabelle Merritt 141/133 274
