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The Wheaton Leader ran a story in yesterday's edition summarizing the Warrior's performance at State last week. Read the Article.

Golf Team Co-State Champions!

Biddle and Flynn Finish Top 10!

The Wheaton Academy Golf Team capped a terrific season by capturing the State Championship on Saturday, October 17. At the end of Friday’s first day of competition, the Warriors found themselves in second place but only one stroke behind the leader. At their meeting that evening, the team agreed that the championship was there for the taking and, if they would play at the level they had achieved all season, the title would belong to Wheaton Academy. After nine holes had been completed by all competitors on Saturday, the Warriors had turned a one-stroke deficit into an eight-stroke advantage. Then, something unexplainable happened. For the first tournament all season, the Warriors didn’t play as well over the second nine as they had on the first. Because of the excellent play over the front nine holes, however, the stumble on the back did not keep the Warriors from earning the title of State Champions. Seniors David Flynn and Blake Biddle earned all-state honors, placing sixth and eighth respectively in the individual competition. Others competing for Wheaton Academy were seniors Jeff Berg, Jay Gulbransen, CJ Urbanowski and sophomores Lars Olson and Elio Vento. The State Championship title caps a season filled with achievement. Team scoring records were set for both nine-hole matches and eighteen-hole tournaments. The records now stand at ten-under-par 130 for matches and at two-under-par 282 for tournaments. Blake Biddle also set two individual scoring records of 29 for nine holes and 63 for eighteen holes. The team record for matches was a perfect 10 – 0, extending the winning streak that began in 2006 to 40. The team also won eight tournaments, including Conference, Regional, Sectional and State Championships. CONGRATULATIONS WARRIORS FOR A SEASON TO REMEMBER!

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Flynn and Biddle Lead Golfers to Sectional Title!

State Finals Next!

Seniors David Flynn and Blake Biddle finished first and second in the field of 82 golfers as they led their teammates to Wheaton Academy’s second consecutive IHSA Sectional Championship. Both players shot even par over the first 9 holes and then scored even better on the back nine, Flynn shooting three under par and Biddle shooting one under. Sophomore Elio Vento was next for the Warriors with a score of 78. CJ Urbanowski completed the scoring with a 79. Next up for the golfers is a trip to Bloomington for the State Finals this Friday and Saturday at the Illinois State University Golf Course. This is the same course that provided the team’s first success of the season, a victory at the Raider / Redbird Classic in August.

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Regional Champions!

Golf wins 3rd Straight Regional

Competing on a cold, windy, and rainy day, the Golf Team proved its mental toughness by winning the IHSA Regional Championship at Phillips Park in Aurora. This is the third consecutive Regional Championship and the sixth in seven years for the Warriors. David Flynn won medalist honors with a score of three-over-par 74. Blake Biddle was third overall with a score of 76. Jeff Berg and Elio Vento tied for fourth place with a pair of 79s. In the 48-player field, only five managed to shoot scores in the 70s and four of them came from Wheaton Academy! The golfers advance to the Sectional which will be held at our home course, Pheasant Run, on Monday, October 12.

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SCC Champions!

Golf wins First SCC Championship!

In the first ever athletic championship of the newly formed Suburban Christian Conference, the Wheaton Academy Golf Team has earned the title Conference Champions! Led by senior Blake Biddle, the team posted six scores of 80 or better to win the title by a margin of five strokes. Biddle's score of 71 was the only one below par on a cold and windy day. As medalist, Blake also earned SCC Player of the Year honors. Jeff Berg shot 77, Elio Vento added a 78, while David Flynn, Lars Olson, and CJ Urbanowski tied for the fourth spot with scores of 80 each. All six Warriors earned All-Conference honors. The JV Golf Team placed fifth in its first ever Conference Tournament Championship. Jack Anderson earned a third place medal, shooting a score of 81. Next for the Warriors was Danny Gryfinsky with a score of 88. Jeremy Berg and Jason Shap completed the scoring for WA with respective scores of 98 and 106.

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Golf Defeats Montini

Match Streak Stands at 40

Under cold and very windy conditions, the Golf Team was victorious over Conference opponent Montini by a score of 168 to 179. This was the tenth victory this season and the 40th consecutive victory in a streak that began in September of 2006. David Flynn was medalist with a score of 2-over-par 37. Finishing in second place was Clayton Bruntjen with a score of 41. Shooting 43, Jeff Berg finished in third place as Jack Anderson and Austin Graf tied for four place with a pair of 47s. The JV Warriors were also victorious, winning by a score of 179 to 225. Danny Gryfinski led all scorers by shooting 41. Kenneth Mill shot 45, Jeremy Berg carded a 46 and Josh Westrate finished with a 47. All four Warriors had better scores than the best score from Montini.

Golf Defeats ACC

Four Scorers in the 30's

Playing at Phillips Park in Aurora, the Golf Team was victorious over Aurora Central Catholic by a score of 149 to 165. Once again, the Team was able to post four scores in the thirties, achieving the ninth victory of this season. Leading all players was David Flynn with a score of even par 36. Next was Blake Biddle with a score of 37. Sophomores Lars Olson and Elio Vento completed the scoring with a pair of 38’s. Playing on an abbreviated course with a par of 32, the JV Team was also victorious, winning 148 to 174. Jack Anderson led all players, shooting a score of 34. Danny Gryfinski was second with a score of 35. Kenneth Mill added a 39 while Karsten Hultgren completed the scoring with a 40.

Golf Continues Winning

4th Time Under Par This Year

Prior to this season, the Golf Team had never posted a team score less than par. Now, in a span of three weeks, the team has done it four times! Competing against Glenbard North on the back nine at Pheasant Run, the Warriors won their eighth match of the season by a score of 145 to 164. David Flynn led all players with a score of four-under-par 33. Blake Biddle was also under par, shooting a score of 35. CJ Urbanowski added a 38 while Jeff Berg and Lars Olson tied for the fourth spot with matching scores of 39. Playing on the front nine (par 35), the JV Warriors were also victorious, winning by a score of 167 to 193. Jeremy Berg was the medalist with a score of 39. Jack Anderson was second for WA with a 40. Danny Gryfinski added a 43 as Kenneth Mill and Karsten Hultgren tied for fourth place with a pair of 45's.

Varsity Golfers Set Another Record

Team Shoots 282 at ACC Invite

With a tremendous team effort, the WA Golf Team set a new team and tournament scoring record of 282 at the Aurora Central Catholic Invitational. Blake Biddle led all players with a score of three-under-par 68. Jeff Berg and David Flynn tied for second overall, both shooting 71. Lars Olson placed fifth in the tournament by shooting a score of 72. Though their scores did not count in the team total, Elio Vento shot 79 and Jay Gulbransen shot 82. This effort replaces the old school record of 291 that was set earlier this year. This is also the first time that the difference between the first and fourth scores was a mere four strokes. The Warriors will play at this course again for the IHSA Regional Championship.

Varsity Golfers Continue Winning

Flynn Shoots 34

The Varsity Golf Team extended its dual match record to 7-0 with a 145 to 159 victory over conference opponent Marian Central. David Flynn led all scorers with a one-under-par 34. Blake Biddle shot 35 as Elio Vento added a score of 37. CJ Urbanowski, Jeff Berg, and Jay Gulbransen all tied for fourth place, each shooting scores of 39. Next up is the Aurora Central Catholic Invitational on Saturday, September 19. The JV Golf Team suffered its first defeat of the season, losing to Marian Central by a score of 181 to 179. Lars Olson was low man for the Warriors with a score of 41. Jack Anderson was next with a 45 with Jason Shap adding a 46. Karsten Hultgren and Josh Bertsche tied for fourth place, each shooting 49.

Golf Wins West Chicago Tournament

Biddle Leads Teammates to Victory

Senior Blake Biddle shot a personal and tournament best score of 63 as Wheaton Academy won the West Chicago Invitational. Biddle’s score was instrumental in allowing the Warriors to set a new tournament record for team scoring with a total of 296. Jeff Berg and Jay Gulbransen earned medals for the all-tournament team with respective scores of 76 and 77. CJ Urbanowski completed the scoring for the Warriors with an 80. Sophomore Elio Vento earned medalist honors in the JV competition with a score of 73. Overall, the team finished in third place with a score of 355. Jack Anderson shot 85, Jason Shap posted a 96 and Josh Bertsche completed the scoring with a 101.

Golf Sets New Scoring Record in Big Way

Breaks Previous Record by 9 Strokes!

Playing against SCC opponent Marmion, the Golf Team broke the school scoring record that was set just 12 days prior. This time, the record was shattered by 9 strokes as the Warriors defeated the Cadets by a score of 130 to 148. Blake Biddle led all players by shooting a personal best score of 6-under-par 29. David Flynn and Elio Vento were also under par, each shooting 33. Lars Olson completed the scoring for the Warriors by shooting a score of 35. The Junior Varsity team was victorious, winning by a score of 158 to 168. Jack Anderson led all players with a score of 36. Danny Gryfinski shot 39, Kenneth Mill shot 41, and Jeremy Berg completed the scoring with a 42. The dual match record for both teams now stands at 5 wins and 0 losses.

Golfers Continue Winning Ways

Berg Medalist with a 34

Against conference opponent Aurora Christian, the Golf Team racked up another victory, winning by a score of 144 to 173. Leading all players was senior Jeff Berg with a score of one-under-par 34. David Flynn and Austin Graf posted scores of 36. Tying for fourth place were Lars Olson and CJ Urbanowski with scores of 38. The JV Golf Team was also victorious, winning by a score of 161 to 198. Elio Vento led all players with a score of 37. Jack Anderson and Jeremy Berg both shot scores of 41. Berg holed out his approach shot to score a birdie on the final hole of his round. Kenneth Mill completed the scoring for the JV Warriors with a 42.
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Warriors Retain Wheaton City Crown

Biddle and Flynn go 1-2

Blake Biddle and David Flynn placed first and second overall as the Warriors won the Wheaton City Championship for the third year in a row. Jeff Berg and Jay Gulbransen both shot 76 to complete the team total of 295 for the 18-hole tournament against Wheaton South, Wheaton North, and St. Francis. The JV Team won its first City Championship with a score of 338. Lars Olson was low man for the JV Warriors and second overall with a score of 78. Jack Anderson added a score of 80, Elio Vento 87 and Danny Gryfinski 93 to complete the scoring.

Golfers Win in SCC Debut

Set Record for Team Score at 139

The golf team set a new record for team score as the played against St. Edward in their first match in the new Suburban Christian Conference. Blake Biddle led all players with a score of two-under-par 33. David Flynn was a close second, shooting a score of 34. Lars Olson and Jeff Berg added a pair of 36's as the Warriors defeated the Green Wave by score of 139 to 164. This marks the first time in Wheaton Academy history that a team has shot a total score of less than par.

The JV team also had an outstanding performance as they defeated St. Edward by a score of 164 to 217. Jack Anderson led all players with a score of 39, followed closely by Danny Gryfinski who shot 40. Jason Shap added a 42 and Karsten Hultgren a 43 as the team posted its third victory in as many tries.

Golfers Entend Win Streak to 32

Streak Dates back to 2006

Led by Blake Biddle’s score of 31, the Warrior golfers tied the school record as they defeated West Chicago by a score of 140 to 159. Jeff Berg and Jack Anderson added scores of 36 each and David Flynn completed the scoring with a 37. The JV team was lead by Elio Vento who carded a 38. Other JV scorers included Clayton Bruntjen (42), Jason Shap (43), and Danny Gryfinski (45). On August 24, Senior Jeff Berg led all scorers with a one-under-par 34 as the Warriors defeated Kaneland 141 to 161. Blake Biddle and David Flynn added scores of 35 each while three golfers (Lars Olson, CJ Urbanowski, and Austin Graf) tied for fourth with scores of 37. The JV was led again by Elio Vento, this time with an outstanding score of 34. Other scorers included Karsten Hultgren (43), Clayton Bruntjen (44), and Joe Duncan (48).

Golf Team Starts Season with Win

Biddle Sets School Record of 64

The Golf Team opened its season with a successful trip to Bloomington, competing in two tournaments.

On August 18, playing on the course that will host this year’s IHSA Class 2A Championship, the Warriors established new team and individual scoring records while placing first out of 22 teams. The team score of 291 improved upon the team record by one stroke and was better than the second place team by 14 strokes. Blake Biddle lead all players by shooting a personal best and school record score of 64. Jeff Berg (73) and David Flynn (75) were also selected to the All-Tournament team. Jack Anderson completed the scoring for Wheaton Academy with a score of 79.

On August 19, the Golf Team competed at a different golf course, under very windy conditions, in a field of 19 predominantly 3A schools. The Warriors finished in a tie for 2nd place, just one stroke behind the winners. David Flynn (74), Blake Biddle (75) and Jeff Berg (76) were again selected to the All-Tournament team. Lars Olson’s 83 completed the scoring for Wheaton Academy.

Season Preview

The Daily Herald ran their season preview for the golf season on August 22. Click here to read the full preview. The Chicago Tribune also ran their Top 10 boys golf players to watch, and David Flynn was named to that group. Complete listings.