Jaskulski Claims Third at PIAA Golf Championships
JoJo Jaskulski sits in third place following the opening round of the PIAA Class 2A Girls Golf Championships.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Golf
JoJo Jaskulski finished the first round of the PIAA Class 2A Girls Golf Championships in third place after carding a 1-over par 73. She remains in contention as the state tournaments continue at Penn State.
Why it matters
The opening round performance positions Jaskulski within striking distance of the leaders heading into the final round of individual play. Consistency across the tournament field is critical as golfers compete for the state title.
Jaskulski recorded six birdies during her round, offset by three consecutive bogeys on the back nine. Alyssa Zhang currently leads the Class 2A tournament with an opening score of 69.
The players
JoJo Jaskulski
JoJo Jaskulski is a competitive golfer participating in the PIAA Class 2A state championships.
Alyssa Zhang
Alyssa Zhang is a lead contender in the Class 2A girls tournament field.
Jordyn Larkin
Jordyn Larkin is a golfer competing in the Class 3A state tournament bracket.
The details
Jaskulski navigated the course with a front nine of 36 and a back nine of 37, while Jordyn Larkin tied for eighth place in the Class 3A bracket with a 3-over 75. Other top competitors included Bryan Krosse and Vivienne Power, who share the lead in Class 3A after carding 71s.
Timeline
Monday, October 19, 2026: The first round of the PIAA championships took place.
October 20, 2026: The second round of the individual tournaments will occur.
October 21, 2026: The team golf championships are scheduled.
The Big Picture
The PIAA state championship series provides the institutional framework for amateur golf development across the state. This tournament functions as the apex of the competitive season, where individual performances determine state rankings.
Jaskulski enters the final day four strokes behind the leader, Alyssa Zhang. Players must eliminate costly mistakes, such as the consecutive bogeys Jaskulski recorded late in her first round, to maintain their position on the leaderboard.
The takeaway
Golfers must manage their focus throughout both the front and back nines to capitalize on early birdie momentum. Maintaining steady play on the final holes is often the deciding factor in close state championship races.
What happens next
Individual tournaments conclude with the second round on October 20, 2026, followed by the team championships on October 21, 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on state high school tournament results, visit Pennsylvania Golf.
