PREP PREVIEW: Cathedral Catholic, Torrey Pines should again be among San Diego’s best in boys golf
The Dons bring back last year’s section champion and player of the year Trevor Cox as well as last year’s runner up, Michael Riebe
Boys golf
First contest: Saturday
Play-in matches: May 6-7
First round of playoffs: May 8
Championship finals: May 13
Individual tournament: May 8
Regional championships: May 22
State championships: May 29
Defending champions: Torrey Pines (Division 1), Cathedral Catholic (Division 2), Bishop’s (Division 3)
2023 individual champion: Trevor Cox, Cathedral Catholic
Runner up: Michael Riebe, Cathedral Catholic
What to look for:
When talking about the best boys teams and individuals in San Diego, Torrey Pines is always in the conversation. After all, the Falcons finished second in the team competition and moved on to the state championships in 2023. Torrey Pines fell short of its 10th state championship, however, finishing second to Concord De La Salle.
The Falcons should be in contention for another team title this year. Colin Li won the CIF Boys SoCal Regional last year. Josh Chung placed fourth at the State championships.
In 2024 there is another team to keep an eye on — Cathedral Catholic. The Dons bring back last year’s section champion and player of the year Trevor Cox as well as last year’s runner up, Michael Riebe.
“It’s nice to have such a duo,” said Cathedral coach Joe Filippone. “There’s some pressure to improve on last season.”
Cathedral Catholic finished behind Torrey Pines in the section team championships. Filippone said his top duo and other players want nothing more than to earn a team title.
Filippone’s team includes seniors Santiago Garza and Gavin Fisher, third-year varsity player Cole Newson, a junior, and freshman Frank Zang.
Top teams:
Cathedral Catholic
Classical Academy
La Costa Canyon
Mission Hills
Mission Vista
Mount Carmel
Poway
Ramona
San Marcos
Santa Fe Christian
Torrey Pines
Players to watch:
Thomas Browning; Carlsbad; So.
Reed Arnaldo; La Costa Canyon; Jr.
Quincy Costales; Mission Hills; So.
Trevor Cox; Cathedral Catholic; Jr.
Daniel Chazen; Classical Academy; So.
Daniel Ho; Helix; Jr.
Jay Leng; Torrey Pines; Sr.
Collin Li; Torrey Pines; Sr.
William Ma; Bishop’s; Jr.
Michael Riebe; Cathedral Catholic; Jr.
Kayden Wang; Bishop’s; Jr.
Ben Zeiler; Classical Academy; Sr.
Ryan Zhao; Westview; So.
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