Cole Powell wins Bob Simons Classic in playoff at Elkview Country Club

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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

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Cole Powell of Scranton Prep won the Bob Simons Classic in a playoff on August 17 at Elkview Country Club. He eagled the first playoff hole after finishing regulation tied with teammates Brendan Bell and Bobby Stott at 1-under 71. The Cavaliers won the team title with a score of 288, while Abington Heights placed second at 299. This victory marks Powell's first at his home course, adding to the Cavaliers' success as the two-time defending PIAA Class 2A team champions. Powell had a rocky start but rallied on the back nine to secure his playoff position.

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•Powell eagles playoff hole to win title
•Three players tied at 1-under 71 during regulation
•Scranton Prep wins team title with 288
•Bell finished second, Stott third in playoff
•Powell's win is his first at home course

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GREENFIELD TWP. — When it mattered most, Cole Powell finally got a putt to fall. The Scranton Prep junior and defending PIAA Class 2A champion eagled the first playoff hole to defeat teammates Brendan Bell and Bobby Stott and win the Bob Simons Classic on Monday at Elkview Country Club. All three shot 1-under 71 during regulation. Bell birdied the playoff hole to finish second and Stott made ...
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Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 12:03 AM
HS GOLF: Powell wins Bob Simons Classic in playoff over teammates
GREENFIELD TWP. — When it mattered most, Cole Powell finally got a putt to fall. The Scranton Prep junior and defending PIAA Class 2A champion eagled the first playoff hole to defeat teammates Brendan Bell and Bobby Stott and win the Bob Simons Classic on Monday at Elkview Country Club. All three shot 1-under 71 during regulation. Bell birdied the playoff hole to finish second and Stott made ...

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