Central Oklahoma Bronchos Dominate Season Finale

UCO wins fifth tournament of the year, sophomore Rhett Hughes takes individual title

Apr. 8, 2026 at 2:46am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a college golf tournament, with overlapping planes of green fairways, sand traps, and golfers in motion, conveying the energy and competition of the event.Central Oklahoma's dominant performance in the season finale showcases the team's depth and momentum heading into the postseason.Mayetta Today

The Central Oklahoma Bronchos capped off their regular season with a dominant performance, winning their fifth tournament of the year at the Firekeeper Golf Course in Mayetta, Kansas. Sophomore Rhett Hughes also claimed the individual title, adding to the team's success.

Why it matters

The Bronchos' strong finish to the regular season positions them well for postseason play, where they will look to build on their impressive in-season accomplishments. Hughes' individual victory also highlights the depth of talent on the UCO roster.

The details

Central Oklahoma won the tournament as a team, their second consecutive victory and fifth of the 2026 season. Sophomore Rhett Hughes led the way individually, claiming the top spot on the leaderboard.

  • The tournament took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026 at Firekeeper Golf Course in Mayetta, Kansas.

The players

Central Oklahoma Bronchos

The men's golf team from the University of Central Oklahoma, a Division II program that competes in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.

Rhett Hughes

A sophomore on the Central Oklahoma golf team who won the individual title at the Firekeeper Golf Course tournament.

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What’s next

The Bronchos will now turn their attention to the postseason, where they will look to build on their successful regular season campaign.

The takeaway

Central Oklahoma's dominant performance in the regular season finale underscores the team's depth of talent and strong positioning heading into the postseason. Sophomore Rhett Hughes' individual victory adds to the Bronchos' momentum as they prepare to compete for a conference and national championship.