Rushford-Peterson players honor Chris Hoiland at boys golf state meet

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 5:17 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

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The Rushford-Peterson boys golf team competes in the Class 1A state meet starting June 9 at Pebble Creek in Becker, honoring former supporter Chris Hoiland, who passed away in April 2025. The team's golf shirts feature tributes to Hoiland, whose son, Gus, is part of the lineup. The Trojans secured their spot by winning the Section 1-1A title. Jack Brogle, a standout junior golfer, will also represent the team, returning for his third consecutive state meet. Meanwhile, the Stewartville boys golf team makes its state debut after over 30 years, led by HVL champion Austin Walker.

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•Rushford-Peterson golf team plays in Class 1A state meet June 9.
•Chris Hoiland, a key supporter, passed away in April 2025.
•Gus Hoiland, Chris's son, helps lead the Trojans.
•Jack Brogle returns for his third state meet appearance.
•Stewartville makes its first state appearance in over 30 years.

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5:17 PMYahoo Sports — Boys Golf State Meet Storylines: Rushford-Peterson playing to honor 'The Legend' Chris Hoiland

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Jun. 8—The six players in the Rushford-Peterson boys golf varsity lineup think about Chris Hoiland every day. Hoiland died on April 22, 2025, after — quoting directly from his loving and often light-hearted obituary — "he got very sick, very sudden, with Giant Cell Myocarditis, a disease as rare and unique as Chris himself." If the Trojans' golfers aren't thinking of him, all they have to do ...
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