Central Lee golfers aim for state tournament return

Hawks bring back six of top seven players from last year's 8th-place finish

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:45am

A cubist, geometric painting depicting a high school golf match, with overlapping planes of green fairways, sand traps, and swinging golf clubs, conveying the competitive energy of the sport.Central Lee's veteran golf squad aims to build on recent state tournament appearances with a strong 2026 campaign.Donnellson Today

The Central Lee High School boys golf team in Donnellson, Iowa is setting high expectations for the upcoming season. Last year, the Hawks finished 8th in Class 2A at the state tournament in Waterloo. With six of their top seven players returning, the team believes they can repeat that state tournament appearance.

Why it matters

Central Lee has established itself as a consistent contender in Iowa high school golf, making the state tournament in multiple recent seasons. Returning a veteran-laden lineup gives the Hawks a strong chance to build on their past success and compete for a top finish at state.

The details

The Central Lee boys golf team is led by six returning players from last year's 8th-place state tournament squad. The Hawks have high hopes of duplicating or even improving on that result, with their sights set on a potential top finish at the Class 2A state tournament in Waterloo.

  • The 2026 Iowa high school boys golf season begins in April.
  • Central Lee finished 8th in Class 2A at the 2025 state tournament in Waterloo.

The players

Central Lee High School

A public high school located in Donnellson, Iowa that fields competitive boys and girls golf teams.

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What’s next

The Central Lee boys golf team will begin their season in April and look to qualify for the 2026 Iowa Class 2A state tournament in Waterloo.

The takeaway

Central Lee's experienced boys golf squad has high expectations to build on their recent state tournament appearances and compete for a top finish in Class 2A this spring.