New Kent High School’s golf team places fifth as VHSL state championships

By Community Member | October 14, 2026 12:28 pm

New Kent High School’s golf team shot a combined 317 at the VHSL Class 3A State Championships, finishing fifth overall.

Rylan Opett’s score of 77 (+5) tied him for 13th overall in the event. Teammates Bryce Hochman and Jace Daniel both shot 79 (+7), finishing in a tie for 19th place. Braxton Rudd shot an 82 (+10) to place in a tie for 35th, Anderson Seely’s 84 (+12) positioned him in a tie for 41st, and Connor Crary’s 89 (+17) earned him a 52nd place finish.

Western Albermarle emerged as the state champions, carding a score of 303.