Billings Central and Whitefish repeated easily as team champions at the delayed, shortened and venue changed Class A state golf tournament Tuesday at Whitefish Lake Golf Club.

Whitefish (473), which won by 30 strokes last year, this time finished 40 ahead of Hamilton (513). Laurel (522) was a distant third in the two-day tournament, which was reduced to 27 holes because of the weather.

It was the ninth state championship for WHS under coach Terry Nelson.

The Billings Central (536) girls were even more impressive, finishing 47 strokes ahead of Sidney (583). Laurel (584) was a close third.

Billings Central edged Whitefish by nine shots to win it last year.

Individually, Katelyn Frank of Sidney, a junior, defended her title, while Whitefish sophomore Reed Platke, a runner-up in 2008, earned medalist honors.

"Excellent day for the boys," Nelson said.

"Reed Platke was real steady, came back real strong on the final nine. He had four bogies and still shot 37. The great thing about him, he's pretty unflappable."

Frank shot 79-37-166 for a four-stroke victory. Kyla Clancy, 81-39-120, of Billings Central was second, Katy Peterson, 82-42-124, of Glendive third, and Kylie McConnell, 83-45-128, of Whitefish was fourth.

Platke, 76-37-113, was four shots better than runners-up Joe Blakemore, 78-39-117, of Whitefish and Neil Martin, 78-39-117, of Sidney. Zack Maassen, 77-42-119, of Whitefish finished fourth.

Nelson was elated with Blakemore's performance.

"A senior, his first state tournament and he ends up taking second," Nelson said.

"He's one of the most mature kids I've ever coached. He's another one who doesn't get rattled. He just held it together. He buys into the be patient philosophy."

Platke missed out on a title last year by one shot.

"It feels pretty good," Platke said afterwards.

"I played well. I just hit the ball and tried to score."

Platke said the weather "didn't really bother me" and he didn't mind having the two-day event shortened by nine holes.

"I really didn't care," he said.

"That's all we had time for."

Platke said not knowing where he stood after Monday's opening session, which saw golfers complete either 14 or 15 holes, didn't matter.

"I tried to shut it out the best I could." he said.

"I guess I did it good enough."

Platke, the Northwestern A divisional champ, becomes just the third WHS player since 2000 to win a state individual title. The other two were Sam Krause and Chris Connors.

Is he sorry to see the prep season end?

"Yeah, but there's always next year."

Frank won her title a year ago in Polson by nine shots.

"It was a little nerve-wracking," she said of all the tournament distractions caused by the weather.

"I was hoping for back-to-back championships."

Frank, who played 14 holes on Monday, finished the last four Tuesday of her first 18 by going 1-under. That put her two shots in front with nine to play.

"Today, my short game," she said of what stood out the most.

"I had four birdies.

"(Considering) the weather, I played good," she said.

"Yesterday a little (more of a factor) than today. It was cold."

Whitefish's girls finished a disappointing fifth with a 619 total.

"The flu bug got us," Nelson said.

"No question we would have been a contender for the top medal spots."

Nelson said McConnell "had a couple good days. BreAnna Cameron got off to a terrible start the first day. She was 17-over after 14 holes. She got that straightened out today."

Class A State Golf

Tuesday

At Whitefish Lake Golf Club

Boys

Team Totals

Whitefish 473, Hamilton 513, Laurel 522, Livingston 525, Polson 531, Sidney 540, Miles City 543, Columbia Falls 554, Butte Central 572, Stevensville 590, Lewistown 599, Dillon 621.

Top 15

Reed Platke, Whitefish 76-37-113

Joe Blakemore, Whitefish 78-39-117

Neil Martin, Sidney 78-39-117

Zack Maassen, Whitefish 77-42-119

Connor Solomon, Laurel 83-37-120

Eli Rogers, Hamilton 80-41-121

Joel Mallams, Whitefish 83-39-122

Zack Stowell, Belgrade 82-42-124

Drew Ramey, Livingston 86-38-124

Jake McKinney, Laurel 85-41-126

Brett Normqndy, Havre 88-38-126

Hans Dierenfeldt, Ana. 87-49-127

Brad Palin, Hamilton 87-40-127

Zach Watson, Libby 87-40-127

Jarrett Bishop, Miles City 87-40-127

By Team

WHITEFISH (314-159-473) - Reed Platke 76-37-113, Joel Mallams 83-39-122, Zack Maassen 77-42-119, Joe Blakemore 78-39-117, Dylan Parr 98-43-141

HAMILTON (346-167-513) - Tyler Jessop 90-40-130, Eli Rogers 80-41-121, Kyle Lubke 90-40-130, Jason Jessop 89-39-126, Brad Palin 87-40-127

LAUREL (356-166-522) - Jake McKinney 85-41-126, Connor Solomon 83-37-120, Cole Dooper 97-44-141, Brett Goodson 92-55-147, Brandon Tarantino 96-44-140

LIVINGSTON (358-167-525) - Decker Wilson 85-47-132, Charles Buckner 89-43-132, Laith Wilson 98-43-141, Drew Ramey 86-38-124, Cleo Allen-Toll 103-43-146

POLSON (359-172-531) - Cody Fischer 83-45-128, Haydon Congdon 88-42-130, Dakota Jenson 90-41-131, Logan Howell 110-50-160, Kole Cordier 98-44-142

SIDNEY (363-177-540) - Neil Martin 78-39-117, Marcus Mayer 86-43-129, Brett Montgomery 99-50-149, Josh Morasko 100-45-145, Brandon Moore 116-61-177

MILES CITY (358-175-543) - Kyle Howe 91-41-131, Jarrett Bishop 87-40-127, Aaron Roble 92-49-141, Bryce Anderson 88-45-133, Nicky Reynolds 115-59-174

COLUMBIA FALLS (366-188-554) - Tanner Lineberry 86-43-129, Parker Johnson 94-45- 139, Jordan Mueller 97-50-147, Nick Emerson 95-50-145, Mike Cotton 91-49-140

BUTTE CENTRAL (384-188-572) - Ed Lally 98-47-145, Matt Stajcar 97-48-145, Harley Davidson 96- 44-140, Dan Ralph 97-49 -146, Cole Noctor 94-55-149

STEVENSVILLE (400-190-590) - Sam Lubbers 97-44-141, Milan Plachy 90-45-135, Coe Golden 115-50-165, Blake Servos 98-51-149, Nigel McCullem 120-51-171

LEWISTOWN (408-191-599) - Eli Bowen 90-40-130, Trevor Koterba 108-50-158, Matt O'Dell 109-52-161, Jeremy Reilly 101-56-157, Tyler Rutherford 109-49-158

DILLON (420-201-621) - Brett Creger 97-48-145, Dillon Womack 120-56-176, Tyler Love 102-43-145, Travis Lake 101-54-155, Danny McGrath 135-64-199

ANACONDA - Hans Dierenfeldt 87-40-127, Anthony Wood 100-43-143

BELGRADE - Zack Stowell 82-42-124, Zach Klonsinski 96-52-148, Austin Stowell 93-43- 136, Eric Olive 94-43-137

BROWNING - Ryan Holt 91-46-137

BILLINGS CENTRAL - Bobby Keil 98-45-143, Tyler Nelson 87-46-133, Paul Gillig 98-43-141

FRENCHTOWN - Alex Sherry 88-43-131, Chris Merritt 107-48- 155

GLENDIVE - Steve Hood 105-45-150

HAVRE - Brett Normandy 88-38-126

LIBBY - Zach Watson 87-40-127, Louis Cielak 108-52-160

RONAN - Riley Dennis 98-50-148, Lomah Woodcock 108-43-151

Girls

Team Totals

Billings Central 536, Sidney 583, Laurel 584, Livingston 609, Whitefish 619, Polson 630, Belgrade 667, Anaconda 679, Dillon 701, Columbia Falls 750, Hamilton 764, Lewistown 892,

Top 15

Katelyn Frank, Sidney 79-37-116

Kyla Clancy, B. Central 81-39-120

Katy Peterson, Glendive 82-42-124

Kylie McConnell, Whitefish 83-45-128

M. Webbinger, Laurel 88-43-131

BreAnna Cameron Whitefish 90-43-133

C. Anderson, B. Central 95-43-138

Kenzi White, B. Central 90-48-138

A. Walter, Billings Central 92-50-142

Sarah Hagen B. Central 93-50-143

Randie Lewis, Dillon 95-48-143

Natalia Arlint, Polson 90-54-144

Capri Ingram, Livingston 97-47-44

Emily Buckner, Livingston 97-49-146

Olivia Heidinger, Laurel 104-45-149

Mariah Cleveland, Laurel 98-51-149

By Team

BILLINGS CENTRAL (356-180-536) - Kyla Clancey 81-39-120, Chere Anderson 95-43-138, Kenzie White 90-48-138, Ashleigh Walter 92-50-142, Sarah Hagan 93-50-143

SIDNEY (392-191-583) - Katelyn Frank 79-37-116, Shelby Bowlds 108-50-158, Elsie Togerson 107-52-159, Abby Balcer 98-52-150, Dany Stubstad 131-58-189

LAUREL (390-194-584) - McKenzie Webbinger 88-43-131, Mariah Cleveland 98-51-149, Olivia Heidinger 104-45-149, Carlee Hart 112-56-168, Allison Neff 100-55-155

LIVINGSTON (405-204-609) - Elizabeth Cahoon 105-55-160, Capri Ingram 97-47-144, Amanda Reese 121-53-174, Sarah Boyer 106-58-164, Emily Buckner 97-49-146

WHITEFISH (421-198-619) - Kiley McConnell 83-45-128, BreAnna Cameron 90-43-133, Klaire Taylor 131-66-197, Tayler Johnson 117-53-170, Emma Dowaliby 139-57-196

POLSON(402-228-630) - Natalia Arlint 90-54-144, Amy Williamson 97-54-151, Tammy Heftved 107-60-167, Kat Medland 108 -60-168

BELGRADE (449-216-667) - Chelsey Ross 111-53 -164, Lauren Torres 112-49-161, Kassre Kallestad 115-61-176, Kasey West 111-55-166 ANACONDA (460-219-679) - Teryn Green 102-48-150, Rachel Wagner 111-53-164, Reema Najjar 124-58-182, McKenah Blume 123-68-191, Melanie Galle 140-60-200

DILLON (462-239-701) - Randi Lewis 95-48-143, Shelby Lake 121-59-180, Kassade Lemhouse 115-63-178, Kristen Cottom 141-66-207, Kelsey Peterson 131-69-200

COLUMBIA FALLS (514-236-750) - Kelsey Dewitt 113-49-162, Michele Hagen 137-62- 199, Maggie Panasuk 147-63-210, Cortney Tamburelli 117-62-179, Morgan Love 154-73-227

HAMILTON ( 526-238-764) - Miranda Martin 118-48-166, Amber Gough 126-55-181, Meg Maclean 151-73-224, Emily Winter 131-62-193, Alyssa Heath 179-81-260

LEWISTOWN (536-256-892) - Hanna Thomas 131-59-180, Brittni Veyna 121-66-187, Kylie Miller 136-66-202, Rayann Brown 148-65-213

BROWNING - Ashton Smith 105-56-161

FRENCHTOWN - Lindsey Blass 107-59-166, Mary Brooks 121-81-202, Brittnee Richardson 132-65-197

GLENDIVE - Katy Peterson 82-42-124, Jodie Dion 133-67-200

HAVRE - Cortney Kinholt 112-50-162, Rebekah Martin 117-69-186

LIBBY - Chelsey Oedewaldt 142-65-207, Candace Hendrickson 116-62-178

MILES CITY - Toni Reynolds 102-50-152, Mimi Lunde 101-49-150

RONAN - Alex Dumas 133-66-199