St. Anthony High School in Effingham, Illinois, has announced its 2026 golf award winners, recognizing eight players from the Bulldogs’ boys’ and girls’ programs following a successful season that included strong tournament performances and appearances at the Illinois state championships.
Logan Gowin earned the boys’ Low Handicap Varsity and Varsity Leading Scorer honors, while Brooklyn Phillips was named the girls’ Most Valuable Player.
The awards, reported on October 22, also recognized Liam McAllaster, Jameson McAllaster, Trenton Sandschafer, Grayson Bloemer, Tenley Sams and Lydia Fearday for their contributions during the season.
Logan Gowin Earns Two St. Anthony Golf Honors
Gowin was among the leading performers for St. Anthony throughout the 2026 boys’ golf season.
His most memorable achievement came at the Robinson Boys Golf Invitational in September, where he fired an 11-under-par 61 at Quail Creek Country Club.
The round established a St. Anthony school record and earned Gowin individual medalist honors.
His performance also helped the Bulldogs capture the team championship with a combined score of 288.
Gowin continued his strong play into the postseason.
At the Class 2A regional tournament at Eagle Ridge Golf Course, he shot a 73 to finish as the individual medalist as St. Anthony won the team title with a score of 297.
He later contributed to the Bulldogs’ sixth-place finish at the Illinois Class 2A state championship, recording rounds of 76 and 77 for a 153 total.
His consistent performances provided a strong foundation for his recognition among the school’s leading award winners.
Liam and Jameson McAllaster Among Boys’ Award Winners
Liam McAllaster also received a varsity Leading Scorer award as part of the boys’ golf honors.
He played an important role during the Bulldogs’ postseason run, shooting 74 at the regional championship and 75 at the sectional tournament.
At the state finals, Liam recorded consecutive rounds of 77 to finish with a 154 total.
Jameson McAllaster was recognized with the Bulldog Spirit Leadership award.
His performances included a 75 at the Robinson Invitational, where he finished fourth individually, and a 153 total at the state championship.
The leadership recognition adds another distinction to a season in which the Bulldogs performed consistently in major team competitions.
Sandschafer and Bloemer Receive Recognition
Trenton Sandschafer received the boys’ Most Improved award.
Sandschafer contributed to several team results during the season, including a 75 at the Class 2A regional championship and a 73 during sectional competition.
Grayson Bloemer received the Low Handicap Junior Varsity award.
Bloemer also contributed during the state tournament, posting a second-round 76 at Weibring Golf Club in Normal.
The honors recognize players across both varsity and junior varsity levels, reflecting the breadth of St. Anthony’s boys’ golf program.
Brooklyn Phillips Named Girls’ Most Valuable Player
Brooklyn Phillips earned the girls’ Most Valuable Player award following a successful 2026 season.
Phillips delivered one of her most significant performances at the Illinois Class 1A girls’ state championship at Red Tail Run Golf Course in Decatur.
She opened with an even-par 72, taking a three-stroke lead into the final round.
Despite a closing 81, Phillips finished sixth overall with a two-round total of 153.
Her state championship appearance followed a series of strong regular-season results.
Phillips claimed individual medalist honors at the Olney Girls Golf Invitational in September with a 37 as St. Anthony won the team competition.
She also recorded a 39 to win individual honors at the school’s September invitational at Cardinal Golf Club.
Those results highlighted her consistency and importance to the Bulldogs’ girls’ team.
Tenley Sams and Lydia Fearday Recognized
Two additional players received honors in the girls’ program.
Tenley Sams was named Most Improved, while Lydia Fearday received the Outstanding Freshman award.
Sams contributed to several of St. Anthony’s team performances during the season, including a fifth-place individual finish at the Olney Girls Golf Invitational with a score of 44.
Fearday’s award recognizes her as the program’s outstanding freshman for 2026.
The two honors highlight contributions and development beyond the program’s leading varsity scorer.
St. Anthony Boys Finish Sixth at Illinois State Championship
The individual awards followed a successful postseason for the St. Anthony boys.
The Bulldogs captured the Class 2A regional championship with a score of 297 and followed it by winning their sectional tournament with a 294.
At the Class 2A state finals, St. Anthony finished sixth with a 609 total at Weibring Golf Club.
James Trupiano led the team’s individual scoring with a 152, while Jameson McAllaster and Logan Gowin each finished on 153.
Liam McAllaster contributed a 154, and Briggs Whitley recorded a 155.
The result capped an impressive postseason for a program that had also reached the state championship in 2025.
Successful Season Ends With Individual Recognition
The 2026 St. Anthony golf awards recognize both individual achievement and contributions across the school’s boys’ and girls’ teams.
Gowin’s school-record round and Phillips’ sixth-place finish at the girls’ state championship were two of the season’s standout individual performances.
The Bulldogs also celebrated a sixth-place boys’ team finish at state, along with regional and sectional championships.
With awards recognizing scoring, improvement, leadership and emerging talent, St. Anthony concluded its 2026 golf season by honoring players who contributed at different levels of the program.