An Independence High School state champion golfer was recognized for his achievements this past year at the August USD 446 School Board meeting.

 

Ethan Small is entering his senior year at IHS, and is the defending 4A state champion golfer, the first individual state champion for Independence in three decades.

 

IHS Head Golf Coach Dale Reynolds says Small separates himself with his work ethic.

 

Small shot a two-day total of 142 to win the state championship by one stroke over Wamego's Regan Kueker, in the May tournament at Sand Creek Station in Newton. Reynolds says it was an incredible run to close the season.

 

IHS has not had a back-to-back state champion in nearly a century, and Small will look to make history in his senior season.