Caparros claims first AJGA title at the Junior All-Star at Stonelick Hills
Porvasnik wins by four strokes in the Girls Division

BATAVIA, Ohio — Kristian Caparros of Miami Lakes, Fla., carded a 1-under-par 143 tournament total to win the Boys Division of the Junior All-Star at Stonelick Hills, while Jessica Porvasnik of Hinckley, Ohio maintained her first-round lead to clinch the Girls Division with an even-par 144.

Conducted by the American Junior Golf Association, the Junior All-Star at Stonelick Hills was a 36-hole stroke play competition played at The Golf Club at Stonelick Hills. The par-72 course played at 6,590 yards for the Boys Division and 5,764 yards for the Girls Division. The 96-player field featured juniors from 22 states, Mexico and Canada.

The Junior All-Star at Stonelick Hills is one of 10 events in the Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy Junior All-Star Series. Specifically designed for boys and girls ages 12-15, the Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy Junior All-Star Series presents opportunities for younger players to develop their skills and earn entry into AJGA Open tournaments. The Series concludes with the Montverde Academy Junior All-Star Invitational over Columbus Day weekend for winners and top finishers in Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy Junior All-Star Series events.

Caparros started the day two-strokes behind the lead, but quickly responded with a birdie on No. 1 to help solidify his 2-under-par 70 for the round. In his first AJGA win, the 15-year-old relied on his confidence and coaching during Sunday's final round.

“My coach has really helped me,” Caparros said. “My last day is always my good day, so I knew I was going to win or get second place.”

Joshua Whalen of Napanee, Ontario shot even-par 144 to take second place. Jorge Garcia of Miami Lakes, Fla., followed in third with 1-over-par 145, while Zachary Hoskins of Orlando, Fla., earned fourth place honors with 2-over-par 146. Carter Patterson of The Woodlands, Texas rounded out the top five boys with a 4-over-par 148 tournament total.

In the Girls Division, Porvasnik's consistency and focus helped her come out on top to win in her first and last Junior All-Star event. The 15-year-old carded a 1-over-par 73 in the final round to solidify her four-stroke lead over the competition.

“Making par on No. 18 after going in the water felt great,” Porvasnik said. “I hit a lot of good shots and I was consistent. It makes me really happy to win.”

Libby Thomas of Midland, Texas earned second place honors with a 4-over-par 148 tournament total. Courtney Dow of Frisco, Texas came close behind in third with a 5-over-par 149.

GARY GILCHRIST GOLF ACADEMY, a full-time signature golf instruction program located in Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla., began as an Official Partner of the AJGA in 2009. The partnership features an endowment of an Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Grant and naming rights to the Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy Junior All-Star Series for juniors ages 12-15.

The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf. The AJGA provides valuable exposure for college golf scholarships, and has an annual junior membership (boys and girls ages 12-18) of approximately 5,000 junior golfers from 49 states and more than 40 countries. To ensure scholarship opportunities for all junior golfers who have the skill, the AJGA created the Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Grant program to provide financial assistance to young players in need.

Titleist, the AJGA's National Sponsor, has been the catalyst and driving force behind the Association's success since 1989. Rolex Watch USA, which is in its third decade of AJGA support, became the inaugural AJGA Premier Partner in 2004. In 2007, after 12 years of support, Polo Ralph Lauren became the AJGA's second Premier Partner.

AJGA alumni have risen to the top of amateur, collegiate and professional golf. Former AJGA juniors have compiled more than 500 victories on the PGA and LPGA Tours. AJGA alumni include Stewart Cink, Matt Kuchar, Hunter Mahan, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, Paula Creamer, Cristie Kerr, Inbee Park and Morgan Pressel.

For more information about the Junior All-Star at Stonelick Hills contact AJGA National Headquarters at (770) 868-4200.