Maddie Perez Entered Regional Tournament as Top Seed
The Faith Lutheran senior leads her team into the postseason following a dominant league performance.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Golf
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Faith Lutheran golfer Maddie Perez has arrived at the Southern Region tournament at Aliante as the Mountain League top seed. A UNLV commit, she looks to improve on her second-place finish in last year's 5A individual state tournament.
Why it matters
Perez aims to secure a state title for herself and lift her team after Faith Lutheran finished third in the state championships last year. She currently leads the Mountain League with four wins in five matches this season.
Perez holds a dominant record of four wins across five Mountain League matches this year. Her team, Faith Lutheran, holds a narrow lead over Bishop Gorman, which currently sits just one point behind in the league standings.
The players
Maddie Perez
A senior golfer at Faith Lutheran High School who has committed to play for UNLV.
Faith Lutheran High School
The Las Vegas school competing for both individual and team state championship titles.
Kenzie Perez
A golfer who secured a victory at the Canyon Gate match on September 9.
Bishop Gorman High School
A regional competitor currently trailing Faith Lutheran by one point in the Mountain League standings.
The details
The regional tournament at Aliante serves as the final qualification step before the state competition. Perez enters the postseason as the top-ranked player, carrying momentum from her recent league success. Faith Lutheran is also competing for the team state championship, building on a third-place finish from last year as they prepare for the state tournament in Reno.
Timeline
September 9, 2026: Kenzie Perez won the golf match at Canyon Gate.
October 7-8, 2026: 3A regional golf tournament held at Aliante.
October 12, 2026: Two-day state match begins in Reno.
October 12-13, 2026: 4A state tournament scheduled at Aliante.
October 13-14, 2026: 3A state tournament held at Ruby View in Elko.
Beyond the Strip
Perez's campaign follows her second-place finish at the 2025 5A individual state tournament, where she placed 10 strokes behind the winner. This season represents her final opportunity to claim the title before transitioning to play for UNLV.
Residents interested in following the progress of Faith Lutheran can track results through the upcoming state tournament in Reno. The final state matches are scheduled to begin on October 12, 2026.
The takeaway
Perez enters the postseason with strong momentum as the top-ranked player in the Mountain League. Fans should watch for the results of the two-day state match beginning in Reno on October 12.
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