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Smith-Cotton’s Lowman caps career with best state finish

Published 1:00 am Wednesday, October 21, 2026

By Jack Denebeim

Smith-Cotton senior Hannah Lowman putts the ball during the S-C Classic on Sept. 14. Lowman tied for 17th at the MSHSAA Class 4 State Championship on Tuesday, Oct. 20. (File photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat)

Three straight state appearances culminated in a career-best finish for Hannah Lowman.

The Smith-Cotton senior tied for 17th during the MSHSAA Class 4 State Championship held Monday, Oct. 19, and Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Rivercut Golf Course in Springfield.

Lowman finished with a two-round score of 16-over-par 160. She shot a personal-best 5-over 77 in the first round and an 11-over 83 in the second round, missing out on all-state honors and a top-15 medal by one stroke.

Still, the performance marked a significant improvement from Lowman’s first two state appearances. She tied for 59th with a 180 (97, 83) as a junior and tied for 52nd with 185 (90, 95) as a sophomore.

“Hannah represented herself, her family and Smith-Cotton amazingly with her talent and her class over the last two days,” S-C head golf coach Craig Harvey said in a statement. “We could not be more proud of what she accomplished this year and throughout her high school career. She has been an amazing player and person, and I hope nothing but the best for her.”

Raymore-Peculiar senior Addie Swan earned the individual championship, finishing with a 6-under 138 (67, 71).

Fort Zumwalt West won the team title with a score of 636.

Class 1 results

Sacred Heart senior Olivia Dillon, Sacred Heart sophomore Frannie Morris and Tipton freshman Harper Bestgen all made their state debuts during the MSHSAA Class 1 State Championship at the Paradise Pointe Golf Complex in Smithville.

Dillon tied for 50th with a two-round score of 77-over 221. She opened with a 36-over 108 before shooting a 41-over 113 in the second round.

Morris came in one stroke behind Dillon, placing in a tie for 53rd with a 78-over 222. She shot a 32-over 104 in the first round and a 46-over 118 in the second round.

Bestgen placed 85th, finishing with a 109-over 253. She shot a 54-over 126 in the first round and followed it up with a 55-over 127 in the second round.

School of the Ozarks junior Laylah Bates was the individual champion with a 7-over 151 (72, 79).

Highland won the team championship with a score of 793.

Sports editor Jack Denebeim can be reached at 660-530-0142.

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