Stevenson High School of Pebble Beach successfully defended its crown at the 2026 CIF State Boys High School Championship at San Gabriel Country Club, claiming a second consecutive state title. Individually, Drue Sanchez of De La Salle High School took home the title with an impressive 5-under 66, finishing two shots clear of the field.
Starting on No. 10, Drue Sanchez got off to a fast start, carding three birdies over his first four holes to move into the early lead. Bogeys on Nos. 15 and 17 brought him back to 1-under heading into the final nine holes of his high school season. Sanchez opened his back nine with consecutive birdies before a bogey on No. 3 dropped him to 2-under with six holes remaining.
Sanchez regained sole possession of the top spot with a birdie on No. 4 before adding back-to-back birdies on Nos. 6 and 7 to create separation from the field. A closing par on No. 9 capped off a 5-under 66 and secured the 2026 CIF State Boys High School Championship title for Sanchez.
Rounding out the individual medalists are Levi Reilly (-3), Zachary Hawkins (-2), Romeo Juarez (-2), Griffin Didier (-2) and William Chang (-2). With his top-six finish, Romeo Juarez recorded the best result ever by an LA City Section player at the CIF State Boys High School Championship.
Stevenson High School turned in a strong team performance at San Gabriel CC, posting a team score of 1-over to win the 2026 CIF State Boys High School Team Championship by 12 strokes. The Pirates received contributions throughout the lineup, with three players finishing under par and all five counting scores coming in at 5-over or better.
Stevenson High School’s state championship team featured Griffin Didier, Zachary Hawkins, Dylan Hirst, Calvin Etcheverry, Ethan Merrick and William Keszler.