BIG SPRING, Texas — The Coahoma High School golf program made a statement on its home turf this week as the Bulldogs’ top squad captured the boys team title at the Coahoma Invitational, held Monday and Tuesday at Comanche Trail Park.
The Bulldogs’ No. 1 team carded a collective 313 to outpace Miles (321) and Greenwood (338) for the tournament victory. The win capped off a successful stretch for Coahoma, which also saw strong individual and team performances at the Rumble at Ratliff in Odessa on Feb. 23.
Coahoma’s depth was the story at Comanche Trail . The championship-winning No. 1 team was led by Lanson Moore and Aiden Olivarez, who both fired rounds of 76. Olivarez’ performance earned him a tie for fourth place in the medalist standings. Jayden Henderson followed closely with a 78, while Boy Cox (83) and Ryker Smith (85) rounded out the scoring.
The Bulldogs’ second team finished eighth overall with a 365, paced by an 81 from Braxton Richters. The No. 3 team placed 14th in the 21-team field, led by Andyn Rodriguez (88) and Kavan Kaczyk (92). Wyatt Bean of Ozona took home the individual gold with a 74.
In the girls' division, Coahoma earned a fifth-place team finish with a score of 422. Kinzlyn Kemper led the Bulldogettes with a 92, while Gabby Cox (106) and Landri Phernetton (107) also turned in solid rounds.
The race for the podium was tight, as Ozona claimed the team title with a 382. Forsan and Crane battled for the runner-up spot, both finishing with a 402. After a tiebreaker, Forsan took second place while Crane settled for third.
Success in Odessa
ODESSA — At Ratliff Ranch Golf Course, Coahoma’s No. 2 team surged to a runner-up finish with a team score of 367, finishing behind only Garden City (336).
The highlight of the Odessa meet was the play of Ryker Smith, who shot an 85 to finish second overall in the medalist standings, just one stroke behind winner Owen Orsak of Sterling City.
The Coahoma No. 1 team finished in fourth with a score of 380, led by Aiden Olivarez’ 90 and Braxton Richters’ 94.
For the Bulldogettes in Odessa, Layla Buchanan posted a 111 and Landri Phernetton finished with a 131.
Up Next: The Bulldogs and Bulldogettes travel to Denver City to tackle the Yoakum County Golf Course. The boys compete Tuesday, March 10, followed by the girls on Wednesday, March 11. The Bulldog JV team will compete at the Hermleigh High School meet next Wednesday at the Sammy Baugh Golf Course.
Coahoma High School Invitational
March 2-3, 2026 | Comanche Trail Park | Big Spring, Texas
BULLDOGS
Coahoma No. 1 (313) — Lanson Moore 76, Aiden Olivarez 76, Jayden Henderson 78, Boy Cox 83, Ryker Smith 85.
Coahoma No. 2 (365) — Braxton Richters 81, Kaden Baker 88, Turtle Renfro 98, Jared Nieto 99, Ty Rechichar 114.
Coahoma No. 3 (391) — Andyn Rodriguez 88, Kavan Kaczyk 92, Kelton Froman 94, Liam Andrews 117.
Boys Team Standings: 1. Coahoma No. 1 313; 2. Miles 321; 3. Greenwood 338; 4. Forsan No. 1 348; 5. Big Spring 535; 6. Crane 358; 7. Denver City 360; 8. Coahoma No. 2 365; 9. Ozona 368; 10. Westbrook 376; 11. Lamesa 378; 12. Klondike 380; 13. Roscoe 384; 14. Coahoma No. 3 391; 15. New Home 398; 16. Forsan No. 2 423; 17. Grady 432; 18. Stanton 437; 19. Grape Creek 440; 20. Hermleigh 454; 21. Roby 455.
BULLDOGETTES
Coahoma (442) — Kinzlyn Kemper 92, Gabby Cox 106, Landri Phernetton 107, Paityn Kilpatrick 117, Layla Buchanan 118.
Individual Players: Addison Woodard 117 and Hadyn Musgrove 122.
Girls Team Standings: 1. Ozona 382; 2. Forsan 402; 3. Crane 402; 4. Denver City No. 1 403; 5. Coahoma 422; 6. Grady 430; 7. Westbrook 432; 8. Klondike 457; 9. Stanton 458; 10. Lamesa 467; 11. Denver City No. 2 469; 12. Hermleigh 533.
Rumble at Ratliff
Feb. 23, 2026 | Ratliff Ranch Golf Course | Odessa, Texas
BULLDOGS
Coahoma No. 2 (367) — Ryker Smith 85, Jared Nieto 91, Kavan Kaczyk 92, Liam Andrews 99.
Coahoma No. 1 (380) — Aiden Olivarez 90, Braxton Richters 94, Kaden Baker 96, Kelton Froman 100, Andyn Rodriguez 103.
Boys Team Standings: 1. Garden City 336; 2. Coahoma No. 2 367; 3. Sterling City No. 1 372; 4. Coahoma No. 1 380; 5. Westbrook 394; 6. Sterling City No. 2 396; 7. Sands 499; 8. Grady 447; 9. Bronte 510.
BULLDOGETTES: Layla Buchanan 111, Landri Phernetton 131.