Shore high school golf player rankings. Top boys, girls from freshman & sophomore classes
Over the past five weeks, the next generation of Shore Conference golfers has done a great job introducing themselves, with some impressive performances by boys and girls players from the Classes of 2026 and 2027.
Because not only have the current crop of freshmen and sophomores set the stage for the future, they've already had a palpable impact on the current season, with the NJSIAA sectionals set for next week
Here are our rankings for the top boys and girls players from the freshmen and sophomore classes for the current season:
BOYS
1. Dylan Mattessich, Manasquan 2026
Opened the season with a top-10 at the Wall Invitational, before placing sixth at the Shore Conference Tournament and 13th at the Monmouth County Tournament.
More: John Welch, Ranney win Shore Conference Tournament boys golf titles
2. Jack Stamberger, CBA 2027
The Colts’ rookie was the low Shore Conference finisher at the Garden State Cup, following it up by placing ninth at the SCT and 20th at the MCT.
3. Sam Landers, Ranney 2026
Fired a 75 to grab seventh place at the MCT, following that up by finishing 13th at the SCT as the Panthers pulled off a stunning victory in the team competition.
4. Ryan Quigley, Holmdel 2026
Carded a 75 to finish seventh at the MCT, with the Hornets tying for third, and was 13th at the SCT, after placing 12th at the Wall Invitational to open the season.
More: Shore boys high school golf 2024: See who won Monmouth, Ocean county titles
5. Kevin Ostrander, Point Boro 2026
His 15th place finish at the SCT was the best among Ocean County competitors, after finishing eighth at the Ocean County Tournament.
6. Chase Jakubowski, Wall 2026
Has been instrumental in bolstering the back of the Crimson Knights lineup, shooting 76 at the MCT to place 13th, while his 79 at SCT was good for a top-20 finish.
7. Paul Reilly, Southern 2027
Nearly won the OCT title in his first try, finishing a shot back, while leading the Rams to the team title, before placing 28th at the SCT.
8. Chace Schell, RBC 2027
One of only six players from the Classes of 2026 and 2027 to finish in the top 30 at both the SCT and MCT.
9. Jackson Bodony, Southern 2026
Finished tied for second at the OCT with at 80 at LBI National, helping the Rams secure the team title.
10. Remy Mander, Holmdel 2026
Secured a top-20 finish at the SCT by firing a 79 at Charleston Springs, as the Hornets finished alone in third, four shots behind Ranney’s winning total.
11. Ben Martorana, Point Boro 2027
12. Gavin Karlin, Ranney 2026
13. Mason Mooney, Lacey 2027
14. Jaiden Shields, Monmouth 2026
15. Ji Shiun Chiang, Holmdel 2027
16. Ryan Monday, Jackson Liberty 2026
17. Morgan Tyhanic, Pinelands 2027
18. Jack Nolan, Point Boro 2027
19. Jacob Franklin, Freehold 2026
20. Joey Bacskai, Barnegat 2026
GIRLS
1. Lauren Nam, Trinity Hall 2026
Has been consistently excellent this spring, shooting 74 to place fourth at MCT, while grabbing third at the SCT with a 79.
2. Minna Liang, Holmdel 2026
The Hornets’ No. 2 player has helped them win titles at the SCT and MCT, finishing seventh and sixth, respectively, at Shore “majors.”
3. Mia Martinez, Pinelands 2027
Made a statement in her first high school tournament by winning the OCT title with a 77, before backing that up by placing 12th at the SCT. Martinez was 19th at the Boys’ OCT.
4. Morgan Tyhanic, Pinelands 2027
Her brother, Brandon, won the OCT title last year as a junior, and she finished third at the girls OCT in her first try, while placing ninth at the SCT.
More: Holmdel girls golf takes team, individual titles at Shore Conference Tournament
5. Liz Gordon, Holmdel 2027
Has helped solidify the Hornets lineup, with her 14th place finish at the SCT helping them secure the team title, just as her 19th at the MCT did.
6. Ryleigh Luethold, Manasquan 2027
Stepped in and made an immediate impact, beginning by placing 11th at the MCT, before getting 15th at the SCT.
7. Gabriella Vega, Toms River South 2027
Shot 94 at Bey Lea to finish eighth at the OCT, before posting a 96 to finish 17th at the SCT, the fifth best score among Ocean County competitors.
More: Shore girls high school golf: Complete results from Monmouth, Ocean County championships
8. Addison Salais, Jackson Liberty 2026
Got off to a fast start this season by placing sixth at the OCT, before a solid 22nd at the SCT earlier this week.
9. Cecilia Esquieres, Saint Rose 2027
A 12th place finish at the MCT helped the Purple Roses finish second among Shore Conference schools, with a 23rd at SCT helping her team finish fourth.
10. Bella Gesell, Rumson-FH 2027
One of only four from the freshmen and sophomore classes to place in the top 30 at both the SCT (27th) and MCT (17th).
11. Hannah Jang, Marlboro 2026
12. Reese Beirne, Southern 2027
13. Julia Morch, Barnegat 2026
14. Catherine Wam, Barnegat 2026
15. Kalli Garbacki, Central 2027
16. Sophia King, Jackson Memorial 2026
17. Avery Jastrzebski, Barnegat 2027
18. Paige Peyton, Middletown North 2026
19. Nya Persons, Jackson Memorial 2026
20. Madeleine McInnes, Wall 2026
21. Sofia Donello, St. John Vianney 2026
22. Gabriella DeSimone, Trinity Hall 2027
23. Paige Peyton, Middletown North 2026
24. Evelyn Sarin, Middletown North 2026
25. Elizabeth Campbell, Trinity Hall 2027
26. Penelope Lopez, RBC 2027
27. Tessa Christopher, Middletown South 2027
28. Michelina Roche, Donovan Catholic 2027
29. Peyton Brown, Jackson Liberty 2026
30. Maria Thompson, Central 2026
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: NJ Shore golf player rankings: Boys, girls top freshmen, sophomores
