Luke Poulter
Circle Christian senior
UF recruit shot rounds of 75 and 70 for 145 total at Mission Inn to tie for fifth in the Class 1A state tournament. The son of English PGA pro Ian Poulter also was third in the Qdoba Tournament of Champions at 142, fourth in the Wolverine Invite at 144, tied for first at the Winter Park Invite at 66, and tied for the second-best local score in the Honda Classic with 144. He had a 9-hole best 31 along with 32 and three 34s in a very consistent season. Also earned All-Area recognition as a junior.
All-Area players Mohit Balaji
The First Academy senior Buzz:
Last year’s player of the year shot 7670—146 in 1A finals after posting 71 in regional and 70 in district. Balaji also shot 70 in the Citrus League meet and 145 at the Wolverine Invite.
Caden Burr Windermere senior Buzz:
Consistency counts with 73 at Wolverine Invite, 72 at Metro West meet, 74-67—141 in Titan Invitational and 68 at the Winter Park Invite. Added 74 in District 9 tournament.
Cooper Claycomb Circle Christian junior Buzz:
Wolverine Invitational champ (6873—141) also posted 69 in the Winter Park Invitational and 72-73—145 in Qdoba. Postseason scores were 72 74 and 77-74—151 at state.
Garret Ebbert Lake Mary junior Buzz:
He tied for fourth in 3A state tourney with 71-78—149. Ebbert was best local at Qdoba (141), tied for first in Winter Park Invite (66), and carded 143 at the Honda Classic.
Shawn Lalmoni Dr. Phillips senior Buzz:
Repeat All-Area selection shot 73 in District 9 and 76 to help Panthers win Region 3. Also carded 70-72—142 for second at Wolverine Invite and 67 to win Metro West meet.
Aaron Leach Olympia junior Buzz:
Shot 149 (75-74) to tie for fourth in 3A after carding 70 in regional and 75 in district. Titan Invitational champ with 69-67—136 at Hammock Beach Ocean Course.
Qi ‘Steven’ Li
Lake Mary Prep freshman Buzz:
Only All-Area ninth-grader posted 7572—147 for ninth in 1A state meet. Li tied for third in Qdoba (72-71—143) and tied for fifth in Wolverine Invite (73-72—145).
Camden Smith Circle Christian junior Buzz:
Shot 66 to tie for first in Winter Park Invite, tied for third in Qdoba (71-72—143) and had strong showing (71-72-143) in Honda. Shot 71 district score, 73 in region tournament.
Jackson Snedaker Lake Mary junior Buzz:
Stellar regular season included tie for second at Bishop Moore Invite (67) and Titan Invitational (72-66—138), plus 69-74—143 at
Qdoba. Shot 74s in district and regional.
Boyi ‘Barry’ Zhang Lake Mary Prep sophomore Buzz:
Only freshman All-Area player in 2020 is this season’s only sophomore. Shot 7173—144 for fourth in 1A finals after firing 66 to win Region 3 meet at the University of Florida.
Varsity Content Editor Buddy Collings can be reached by email at bcollings@orlandosentinel.com.