Liberal Golfer Medals at Rolling Hills Tournament

Kale Miller finishes in the top 11 amid tough conditions at Wichita course.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 11:23am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a golf tournament scene, with sharp planes of color representing the dynamic action and difficult environment the players navigated.A cubist interpretation of the competitive energy and challenging conditions faced by the Liberal High School golf team at the Rolling Hills tournament.Wichita Today

The Liberal High School boys golf team competed at the Rolling Hills Golf Course in Wichita on Monday, finishing 10th out of 18 teams in a tournament that featured 143 total golfers. Kale Miller led the way for Liberal, carding a 78 to medal and finish tied for 11th place. The team faced challenging windy conditions on what coach Nick Rotolo described as the most difficult course they play all year.

Why it matters

This tournament provided an early-season test for the Liberal golf team, allowing them to measure their skills against top competition from across the region. Performing well at Rolling Hills, known for its challenging layout, is an encouraging sign for the team's potential this season.

The details

In addition to Miller's medal-winning performance, the Liberal team saw solid outings from Rylin Roehr (93), Alonso Huaman (96), and Reed Roehr (100). Coach Rotolo was pleased with how his players handled the difficult conditions, noting that for 5 of the 6 golfers, Rolling Hills was the toughest course they had ever played.

  • The tournament took place on Monday, April 14, 2026.
  • The Liberal team will next compete on Thursday in another big tournament in Newton.

The players

Kale Miller

A member of the Liberal High School boys golf team who medaled with a 78 at the Rolling Hills tournament.

Nick Rotolo

The head coach of the Liberal High School boys golf team.

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What they’re saying

“We finished in 10th place out of 18 teams on a very windy day and the most difficult course we probably play all year.”

— Nick Rotolo, Head Coach, Liberal High School Boys Golf

“There were 143 golfers in total and I was very pleased how we competed. This is the hardest course 5 of the 6 have ever played and to get 4 at 100 or better I am very happy with how they competed and took it as a learning experience. Look forward to seeing how we fair on Newton on Thursday in another big tournament.”

— Nick Rotolo, Head Coach, Liberal High School Boys Golf

What’s next

The Liberal boys golf team will compete in another big tournament in Newton on Thursday.

The takeaway

The Liberal High School boys golf team demonstrated their resilience and skill by finishing in the top 10 at the challenging Rolling Hills tournament, a positive early-season sign as they prepare for more competition ahead.