ULYSSES – Hays High Freshman Tradgon McCrea shot a three-over 75 and the Hays High golf team won its first state championship since 1996 Monday at the Bentwood Golf Course in Ulysses.

McCrea finished one shot back of the individual champion Clete Carlson from Chanute who carded a 74.

McCrea was one of two Indians to finish inside the top ten finishing in a tie for third but finished 5th after a playoff. Payton Ruder finished ninth three shots back with a 77. Justin McCulick and Allen Zollinger each turned in rounds of 80 to finish tied for 20th.

All four earned All-State Honors.

The Indians combined to shot a 312, edging Rose Hill by three shots.