The future University of Denver golfer and 2015 4A state high school champion shot rounds of 72-70 Thursday and Friday, respectively, at Boomerang and Highland Hills in Greeley. His 1-under-par 142 total was good for a two-stroke victory. He made three birdies and two bogeys Friday at Highland Hills.

Connor Burke of Greeley (69-75–144) took second place and Cole Krantz of Windsor, a University of Colorado signee, claimed third (73-72–145).

In the girls competition, another 4A state champion, 2017 winner Lauren Lehigh of Loveland, earned the title. Her 3-under-par 69 on Friday was the best round of the tournament by five shots — either at Highland Hills (Thursday for the girls) or Boomerang (Friday). She made an eagle, two birdies and a bogey on the final day to finish at 1-over-par 145.

Claiming the runner-up spot was Julia Baroth of Denver (76-74–150), while Amelia Lee of Castle Rock (76-75–151) was third.

The top three boys (Solem, Burke and Krantz) and top two girls (Lehigh and Baroth) qualified for the Big I National Championship, set for Aug. 7-10 in Madison, Miss.

For results from the state Big I Junior Classic, click on the following: BOYS, GIRLS
 

Solem, the reigning boys 4A state high school champ, posted scores of 72-66 for a 5-under-par 138 total after rounds at Boomerang at Highland Hills. The future University of Denver golfer made six birdies and one bogey in Friday’s final round.

Kyle Pearson of Highlands Ranch (67-76–143) finished second Friday, while Daniel Pearson of Longmont (68-76–144) was third.

In the girls competition, Sargent, the 2016 girls 4A state high school champion and a 2015 U.S. Amateur qualifier, prevailed by seven shots. She went 74-72 at Highland Hills and Boomerang to post a 3-over-par 146 total. Sargent will play college golf at the University of Wyoming beginning in the fall.

Jennifer Hankins of Thornton (80-73–153) ended up second, while Caroline Jordaan of Cherry Hills Village (80-75–155) was third.

In addition to serving as a state tournament, the event in Greeley was a qualifier for the Big I National Championship, which is set for Aug. 1-4 at Del Paso Country Club in Sacramento, Calif.

Earning spots in the national tournament were Solem and Kyle Pearson for the boys and Sargent and Hankins for the girls.

For scores from Greeley, click on the following: BOYS, GIRLS.