By Matt Browning

Harrison Middleton of Cheney was voted as the Wichita Small School Preseason Boys Golfer of the Year. Middleton received over 2,000 votes, which was over 98 percent of the overall vote.

“It means a lot to me, honestly,” Middleton said. “The long summer days are slowly paying off.”

At the 3A Tournament in 2019, Middleton finished in a tie for 19th after shooting an 83. Now being the Cardinals’ top player, Middleton has bigger plans in mind for 2021.

“My biggest goal is to win the state championship but I also want to break a couple course records along the way,” Middleton said.

Not being able to compete last season because of the COVID-19 pandemic was particularly difficult for Middleton, but that has made the return to the course this year all the more exciting.

“It was devastating last year when the season got cancelled,” Middleton said. “I am very excited to compete again.”

Next year, he wants to play golf in college, while majoring in finance, with the hope of starting his own investment firm after college.