They shined on the diamond, thrived on the gridiron, stood out on the court. They stood out in 2020-21. Over the next few weeks, the Journal Star will reveal nominees for its Area Prep Sports Awards virtual show. Here are the golf finalists.
Boys golf
Jason Kolbas
School: Lincoln Pius X | Year: Senior
Kolbas led the state in individual scoring and medaled in every tournament he played in. He shot a 69 to finish in third place at districts, and was tied for eighth at the Class A state meet.
Will Topolski
School: Lincoln East | Year: Junior
The Spartans' No. 1 golfer shot back-to-back rounds of 73 to finish runner-up at the Class A state tournament at Norfolk Country Club. He placed fourth at districts and third at the HAC meet.
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Kody Sander
School: Lincoln Pius X | Year: Senior
Sander shot some of his team's best scores throughout the season, including a 79 at the HAC meet, which earned runner-up honors. He shot a 148 to finish in a tie for fourth place at state.
Girls golf
Nicole Kolbas
School: Lincoln Pius X | Year: Sophomore
Kolbas capped one of the greatest seasons in high school golf history by running away with the Class A state championship. She won every tournament she played in but one and was named all-city honorary captain.
Ansley Sothan
School: Lincoln Southeast | Year: Junior
Sothan shot a two-round 165 to finish in a tie for seventh place at the Class A state tournament. She placed second at districts, second at the Spartan Invitational and won the LPS Championships.
Kaitlyn Dumler
School: Lincoln East | Year: Junior
Dumler shot a two-round 165 to finish in a tie for seventh place at state. She placed fifth at districts, second at the HAC and Grand Island meets, and fourth at the Spartan Invite