Photo credit: MISD Athletic Director Alfred Acosta

What happened: Midland High senior Gilbert Lujan Jr. qualified for the UIL Class 6A State Golf Tournament after placing third at the Region I-6A Tournament, shooting 143 (73-70) at Tangle Ridge Golf Club. He went on to finish 56th at state with a 162 (83-79) at White Bluff Resort on April 27–28. After an opening round of 83 at state, Lujan improved to a 79 on day two to close out his tournament.

What’s next: Lujan will continue his golf career at UT-Permian Basin, carrying momentum from a postseason run that took him from regionals to the state stage.