Tillett stars for Stars, but South wins duel at Otis Park in BNL's home opener

BNL's Evan Tillett fires career-best 72 but Bloomington South takes team title by 11 shots

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:20am

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In the Bedford North Lawrence High School boys golf team's home opener at Otis Park, BNL's Evan Tillett shot an even-par 72 to earn medalist honors, but Bloomington South won the team competition by 11 strokes, carding a 316 to BNL's 327.

Why it matters

This early-season matchup between two of the top high school golf programs in the region provides an early barometer for both teams as they look to build momentum heading into the heart of the season. BNL's strong individual performance from Tillett is a positive sign, but the team will need to continue improving to challenge the depth of Bloomington South.

The details

After a frustrating opening-round performance, Tillett made some adjustments to his driver and spent extensive time on the driving range, which paid off as he posted three birdies en route to his career-best round. The rest of the BNL lineup also showed improvement from their previous outing, with Hudson Martin (83), Brayden Ohl (85), and Brody Simmons (87) all contributing solid scores. However, Bloomington South's balanced team effort, led by Colton Watson's 73, was too much for the Stars to overcome.

  • The match took place on Thursday, April 10, 2026 at Otis Park in Bedford, Indiana.
  • This was BNL's home opener for the 2026 season.

The players

Evan Tillett

A BNL high school golfer who shot an even-par 72 to earn medalist honors, the best round of his high school career so far.

Colton Watson

A golfer for Bloomington South who finished one stroke behind Tillett with a 73, helping lead his team to the 11-stroke victory.

Bloomington South

The high school golf team that won the team competition with a score of 316, 11 strokes better than BNL's 327.

Bedford North Lawrence (BNL)

The high school golf team that hosted the match at Otis Park, led by Evan Tillett's career-best round.

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What they’re saying

“I put it a lot of work on the range, more than years. I got a new driver after Saturday didn't go well. That fired me up, made me mad. Today was just solid, it all just came together.”

— Evan Tillett, BNL Golfer

“South has some solid players, so it was nice to compete on that level. I proved to myself, when I play well, I can take on the best.”

— Evan Tillett, BNL Golfer

“This was great improvement from Saturday. There's still a lot of room to grow, but I'm proud of the way we bounced back. We have to cut down on the big numbers and turn those into bogeys at worst.”

— Trey Turner, BNL Golf Coach

What’s next

BNL will compete in the Floyd Central Invitational at Valley View on Saturday, April 12, 2026, as they look to build on the progress shown in their home opener.

The takeaway

This early-season matchup between two of the top high school golf programs in the region showcased the individual talent of BNL's Evan Tillett, who fired a career-best round, but also highlighted the depth and consistency of Bloomington South's team effort. BNL will need to continue improving their overall team scores to challenge the Panthers later in the season.