Preview: Torrey Pines Leads the Pack of Top Boys Golf Teams Again
By Don Norcross | Correspondent
UPDATED: March 18, 2025 at 11:21 AM PDT
2025 CIF San Diego Section High School Boys Golf Preview
Key Dates
- May 19 and 21: Section finals at Steele Canyon Golf Course and Torrey Pines South
Defending Champions
- Division 1: Torrey Pines
- Division 2: Classical Academy
- Division 3: Coronado
2024 Individual Champion: Reed Arnaldo, La Costa Canyon
Golfers to Watch (in alphabetical order)
- Reed Arnaldo, La Costa Canyon, Sr.
- Santiago Bosch, Torrey Pines, Jr.
- Owen Carson, Patrick Henry, Sr.
- Kaden Chang, Carlsbad, So.
- Trevor Cox, Cathedral Catholic, Sr.
- Roman Damnkoehler, Torrey Pines, Jr.
- Ethan Elleraas, Torrey Pines, Sr.
- Connor Herrera, Classical Academy, Jr.
- Daniel Ho, Helix, Sr.
- Kenyon Kahler, Carlsbad, So.
- Milton Kromydas, La Costa Canyon, So.
- Evan Liu, Torrey Pines, So.
- Srinesh Namburi, Westview, Sr.
- Joel Park, Otay Ranch, So.
- Logan Park, Classical Academy, Jr.
- Luke Pirtle, Rancho Bernardo, Sr.
- Michael Riebe, Cathedral Catholic, Sr.
- Ethan Roe, Patrick Henry, Sr.
- Ethan Schramm, Classical Academy, So.
- Ty Smock, Classical Academy, So.
- Taylor Tweet, Patrick Henry, Sr.
- Diego Vargas, Coronado, Sr.
- Yunze Wange, Cathedral Catholic, Fr.
Overview
Torrey Pines’ boys golf team is a dominant force in the San Diego Section, with the Falcons winning 14 of the last 15 Division 1 titles, including four state championships. Despite this success, coach Chris Drake believes this season presents a tough challenge.
“This is the deepest field of teams and individuals in San Diego in a decade,” Drake said. “There are more teams this year with a legitimate shot at winning Divisions 1, 2, and 3 than I’ve seen in a decade. We have our work cut out for us if we want to repeat as D1 champs and make it to regionals.”
Even with these challenges, Torrey Pines remains a formidable team. Ethan Elleraas, a standout player from the Falcons, recently won the Elite 13 Tournament on March 8 at Black Horse Golf Course in Seaside, shooting an impressive 5-under 67.
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