Hays High senior golfer Josh Norris signed a national letter of intent to golf with the Southeast Community College Storm on Thursday. The college is located in Beatrice, Nebraska. Norris said among other things that drew him to the school is that they have a two on-campus golf holes that you can play between classes.

As a four-year starter, Norris has played in every available varsity tournament. He has medaled in 18 of the 37 tournaments including five of the seven tournaments this season. This year’s individual championship at McPherson to open the season marked his first tournament crown.

Josh Norris

 

Norris was a member of the 2016 4A State Tournament Champion Team, fourth place 4A team in 2017 and runner-up 4A team in 2018. This year marks a return to 5A for the Indians. The team will host a regional tournament on May 13 at Smoky Hill Country Club.

Hays next will be on the road Friday in Liberal with a chance to capture the Western Athletic Conference crown. Norris finished as honorable mention in the WAC as a sophomore and on the first team as a junior.

Coach Mark Watts

 

A lifelong golfer, Norris has seen his score drop from an season average of 87 his freshman season to 77 as a senior.