Denver Girls Golf Eyes Return to State Tournament

Cyclone lineup returns five of six players from 2025 near-miss.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:50am

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The Denver High School girls golf team is poised to make a return to the state tournament in 2026 after narrowly missing out last year. The Cyclones are bringing back five of their six players from the 2025 roster, setting them up for another strong season and a chance to qualify as a team for the prestigious state competition.

Why it matters

Denver's girls golf program has been on the rise in recent years, with the team consistently finishing near the top of their conference. After coming so close to reaching state in 2025, the returning experience and continuity of the 2026 lineup gives the Cyclones a prime opportunity to break through and represent their school at the highest level of competition.

The details

The 2026 Denver girls golf team will feature five players back from last year's squad that finished just one spot shy of a state tournament berth. Led by junior standout Avery Simmons, the Cyclones will look to build on their strong 2025 campaign and take that final step to qualify as a team for the state tournament.

  • The 2026 girls golf season will begin in late August 2025.
  • The state tournament is scheduled for early June 2026.

The players

Avery Simmons

A junior who emerged as the Cyclones' top player in 2025 and will be a key leader for the 2026 team.

Denver High School

The public high school located in Denver, Colorado that fields the girls golf team.

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What they’re saying

“We were so close last year, but now with most of our team back, we're hungrier than ever to make it to state and represent Denver.”

— Avery Simmons, Junior, Denver High School Girls Golf

What’s next

The Cyclones will begin their offseason training and preparation for the 2026 season in the coming months, with the goal of fine-tuning their skills and team chemistry to make a push for the state tournament.

The takeaway

Denver's girls golf program has steadily built momentum in recent years, and with the bulk of their lineup returning, the 2026 season presents a prime opportunity for the Cyclones to take that next step and qualify for the state tournament as a team.