Brownwood Lions Golf Team Wins Stephenville Tournament

Stewardson finishes second overall as Lions defeat district rival Stephenville by 27 strokes

Mar. 11, 2026 at 1:01am

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The Brownwood Lions golf team won the team championship at the Stephenville Knights of Columbus golf tournament, defeating runner-up and host Stephenville by 27 strokes. The Lions carded a composite score of 325, led by Will Stewardson's second-place individual finish with a round of 80.

Why it matters

This victory continues the strong performance of the Brownwood Lions golf program, which has established itself as a top contender in District 6-4A. The win over rival Stephenville is an important early-season statement as the teams vie for district supremacy and a spot in the state tournament.

The details

The Lions were led by Will Stewardson's second-place individual finish with a round of 80. Other top scorers for Brownwood included Layton Kemp (81), Peyton Sharp (82), Ryker Calvert (82), and Sheriff Jones (87). Brownwood's 'B' team also had a strong showing, placing fourth in the final team standings with a 362 score.

  • The tournament was held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Legends Golf Course in Stephenville.

The players

Will Stewardson

A member of the Brownwood Lions golf team who finished second overall in the tournament with a round of 80.

Brownwood Lions

The golf team from Brownwood High School that won the team championship at the Stephenville Knights of Columbus golf tournament.

Stephenville Yellow Jackets

The host team and district rival of the Brownwood Lions, who finished second in the tournament.

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What’s next

The next action for the Lions and Lady Lions comes on Tuesday, March 17 at the Bluebonnet Invitational at Brownwood Country Club.

The takeaway

The Brownwood Lions golf team has established itself as a dominant force in District 6-4A, defeating rival Stephenville by a wide margin in this tournament. This early-season victory sets the stage for the Lions to contend for a district championship and a spot in the state tournament.