Junior's Eagle Secures Bob Simons Golf Crown

Cole Powell, a junior from Scranton Prep, secured the Bob Simons Classic championship by sinking an eagle on the first playoff hole. He bested his teammates Brendan Bell and Bobby Stott, who also carded a 1-under 71 in regulation. Powell's decisive shot on the par-5 first hole clinched his victory on his home course.

Powell's win contributed to Scranton Prep's team title defense, with the Cavaliers scoring 288. This marks a 10-shot improvement from their previous year's victory. Lakeland's Mikey Pisarcik finished fourth with an even-par 72, earning low senior honors. Sebastian Meyer and William Yoo of Abington Heights claimed low junior and low sophomore honors, respectively, after winning tie-breaking playoffs.

Powell navigated a challenging round, overcoming early bogeys with strong play on the back nine. Bell and Stott also demonstrated resilience, with Stott eagling the 17th hole to force a playoff. The tournament featured 134 golfers and 23 teams.