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Golf Tie Makes History at All-State Event
28 Jul
Summary
- Oklahoma All-State golf event ended in a rare tie for the first time.
- West and East teams posted identical scores of 24.
- Brutal heat tested golfers, but team aspect proved rewarding.
History was made at the Oklahoma Coaches Association 2026 All-State golf event on July 27, as the West and East teams finished in an unprecedented tie. Both squads recorded an overall score of 24 at KickingBird Golf Club in Edmond. This match-play tournament, which combines scores from boys and girls teams, resulted in a deadlock for the first time in its history.
The West boys' team secured a 13½-10½ victory against the East, but the East girls' team matched this by winning 13½-10½. This parity led to the historic overall tie. Despite facing brutal heat conditions, participants like Heritage Hall's Gabriella Gross embraced the unique team atmosphere.
Gross, who previously earned All-City Golfer of the Year honors, described the event as a special opportunity to experience the team aspect one last time. She competed alongside Edmond North's Abbie Justiz, highlighting the camaraderie and the chance to play with other talented athletes, even amidst the challenging weather.
