CHSAA Announced 2026 Boys Golf All-State Teams
The Colorado High School Activities Association recognized top golfers and coaches across four state classifications.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Golf
The CHSAA released its 2026 all-state boys golf teams for classes 5A, 4A, 3A, and 2A. The selections highlight top-performing athletes and coaches from the recent state championship tournament.
Why it matters
These honors serve as the official recognition of individual excellence for student-athletes throughout the state tournament series. The teams are determined by performance rankings at the state championship level.
The top 10 state championship finishers are named to the first team, while the next 10 finishers comprise the second team and honorable mention roster. These 20 total selections are calculated for each of the four school classes.
The players
CHSAA
The Colorado High School Activities Association is the governing body for high school athletics throughout the state.
Connor Young
He is the 5A Player of the Year for the 2026 high school boys golf season.
Bode Truman
He is the 4A Player of the Year for the 2026 high school boys golf season.
Joey Banks
He is the 3A Player of the Year for the 2026 high school boys golf season.
Connor Mellott
He is the 2A Player of the Year for the 2026 high school boys golf season.
The details
The associations honors include Player of the Year and Coach of the Year awards for every class division. Recipients include 5A honorees Connor Young and Dustin Neel, 4A leaders Bode Truman and John Carricato, 3A standouts Joey Banks and David Strange, and 2A winners Connor Mellott and Chad Hansen.
Timeline
October 7, 2026: The CHSAA released the official all-state boys golf team lists.
Season Trajectory
These all-state designations mark the conclusion of the 2026 competitive cycle, setting the historical baseline for programs heading into the next recruiting and developmental season. The selections solidify the current competitive balance across all four state classifications.
The announcement confirms the final standings for individual state honors based on tournament finishes. These rankings influence end-of-season awards and provide a performance metric for high school golf programs entering the off-season.
The takeaway
The all-state teams reflect a strict adherence to tournament performance metrics as the primary qualifier for postseason recognition. Athletes and coaches are evaluated based on their top 20 cumulative finishes at the state championship.
Further reading
For more news and updates on the local circuit, visit the Golf section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CHSAANow.
