Midland High Edges Legacy for Final Regional Golf Spot

Bulldogs senior Carter Tipton's clutch putt on the final hole secures regional berth for Midland High

Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:37pm

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In a tight District 2-6A Boys Golf Championship, Midland High edged out rival Legacy by one stroke to claim the second and final regional qualifying spot, with Frenship taking the district title. Midland High senior Carter Tipton sank a crucial par putt on the 18th hole to send the Bulldogs to regionals, despite not realizing how important the putt was at the time.

Why it matters

The District 2-6A tournament featured three strong teams vying for the two regional spots, leaving one talented squad out. Midland High's narrow victory over Legacy highlights the intense competition and high stakes of high school golf in the region.

The details

Frenship won the district title with a two-day score of 596, while Midland High shot 607 to edge Legacy's 608 by a single stroke. Midland High senior Carter Tipton made a clutch par putt on the 18th hole, unaware at the time that it would clinch the Bulldogs' regional berth. Frenship's Miles Cooper won the individual medalist title, while Legacy's Carson Lopez and San Angelo Central's Brady Billingsley qualified as the top two individuals not on a regional qualifying team.

  • The District 2-6A Boys Golf Championship was held on March 31-April 1, 2026.
  • The Region I-6A Golf Tournament is scheduled for April 13-14, 2026 at Tangle Ridge Golf Club in Grand Prairie.

The players

Carter Tipton

A senior golfer for Midland High who made a crucial par putt on the 18th hole to secure his team's regional qualification.

Gilbert Lujan Jr.

A senior golfer for Midland High who was the defending District 2-6A medalist champion.

Logyn McElroy

A senior golfer for Midland High who finished in the top 10 to earn all-district honors.

Shawn Martinez

A senior golfer for Legacy who tied for fifth place individually.

Carson Lopez

A junior golfer for Legacy who qualified as one of the top two individuals not on a regional qualifying team.

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What they’re saying

“I didn't realize how big that putt was. When he stepped off, he saw the score and he was pretty surprised he was able to put us into regionals. I'm super excited for him. He's worked his tail off. It's great for him to have his moment and execute and finish district in a very strong way.”

— Edi DeLucas, Midland High golf coach

“I checked the score on hole 17 on the tee box and I think we were up by four, so I was kind of comfortably moving along. I didn't look on 18. I didn't want to look. I wasn't playing very good all day. Eighteen, I made that really good par putt, clutch par putt to move the team on to regionals. I really had no clue that it was that important, but I got it done. I'm just happy to move the team onto regionals. It means a lot.”

— Carter Tipton, Midland High senior golfer

“Hat's off to Frenship and Midland High, they played great today. It was unfortunate that there were three good teams at the top and you knew one of them wasn't going to make it. We fought like crazy until the end and it came down to that one shot. But hey, hat's off to us too though for putting ourselves in that position. We played hard yesterday to get ourselves in there. Like I said, hat's off for those guys for getting there. But my heart hurts right now for them, especially the seniors, coming up just that one shot short.”

— Albert Seybert, Legacy golf coach

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The takeaway

This tight District 2-6A golf tournament showcased the intense competition and high stakes for regional qualification in the region, with Midland High narrowly edging out rival Legacy to claim the final spot. The Bulldogs' clutch performance, especially senior Carter Tipton's crucial putt, highlights the drama and excitement of high school golf.