Avery Wooten Won Class 5A Regional Golf Title
Wichita golfer Avery Wooten secured the championship victory after shooting a 10-over-par 81 at Sim Park.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Golf
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Avery Wooten claimed the Class 5A regional golf championship with an 81, finishing ahead of the field. Bishop Carroll additionally secured the regional team championship with a combined score of 329.
Why it matters
This victory marks a significant progression for Wooten, who previously held a season scoring average of 84.5 and won the 2025 junior varsity title. Her performance now propels the Bishop Carroll team toward competition at the state level.
Avery Wooten finished the tournament with a 10-over-par 81, improving upon her season average of 84.5 strokes. Bishop Carroll posted a total team score of 329, while runners-up Katelyn Timmermeyer and Kinsley Montgomery carded rounds of 82.
The players
Avery Wooten
She is a high school golfer representing Bishop Carroll who won the regional championship.
Bishop Carroll
This is the high school that won the regional team golf championship and will compete in the state tournament.
Katelyn Timmermeyer
She is a golfer who finished tied for second place at the regional championship.
Kinsley Montgomery
She is a golfer who finished tied for second place at the regional championship.
Alexis Ross
She is a golfer who secured fourth place at the regional championship.
The details
Wooten, who practices at the Rolling Hills Country Club, refined her skills through a rigorous schedule of 30-minute daily sessions five days a week during the spring. She held off a tight leaderboard that included Alexis Ross, who finished in fourth place with a score of 84.
Timeline
Fall 2025: Wooten won the City League junior varsity championship.
March through May 2026: Wooten maintained a daily practice regimen.
October 12, 2026: Wooten won the regional golf championship at Sim Park.
October 19-20, 2026: Bishop Carroll will compete in the state tournament.
Season Trajectory
This regional win establishes the Bishop Carroll squad as a serious contender as they advance toward the Class 5A state tournament. The team will look to translate their regional momentum into a successful state-level performance.
Bishop Carroll advances as a team to the Class 5A state tournament following their win at the regional tournament. Avery Wooten enters the state field with momentum after securing the top individual spot with an 81.
The takeaway
Consistent practice habits, such as Wooten's five-day-a-week training schedule, can lead to measurable performance gains over a single season. Student-athletes aiming for championship titles can benefit from utilizing local facilities for focused, daily repetition.
What happens next
Bishop Carroll will compete in the Class 5A state tournament on October 19 and 20, 2026, at the Hesston Golf Course.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Wichita Eagle.
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