At just 15 years old, Westside sophomore Tye Treadwell already carries the poise and presence of a seasoned golfer. Playing in the No. 3 spot for the top-ranked Westside Warriors varsity team, Treadwell has not only proven himself under pressure but also shown glimpses of the leadership role he’ll step into next season at Westside playing the number one spot.
Westside’s dominance on the golf course has been hard to ignore—two straight state titles and a third very much within reach. Behind the steady senior core that has carried the team for years, Treadwell has quietly built a résumé that would stand out on any leaderboard. Key rounds this season include a stellar 70 at the Pius X Invitational, a 72 at the Creighton Prep Invitational (a tournament Westside won for the first time), and a 71 at the Capital Cities Invite. His scores not only helped the Warriors claim top finishes but also highlighted his ability to rise to the occasion.
“I feel like I really have grown a lot in these two years at Westside,” Treadwell said. “Coach Hellman and the upperclassmen taught me so much that has affected my game. I think that I am a different golfer than I was two years ago.”
While Treadwell has primarily played in the three spot, behind seniors Trevor Gutschewski and Chris Whittle, his talent has occasionally bumped him up to the team’s No. 1 position. This is a role he’ll see more of next year as four accomplished seniors graduate. He’s aware of the legacy they leave behind, but Treadwell isn’t focused on comparisons.
“Next year I think I just want to continue to progress,” Treadwell said. “I don’t really want to try and fill the shoes of the seniors. I want to pave my own way and make my own impact on the program.”
That maturity is a key reason why head coach Jered Hellman and teammates alike are confident in Treadwell’s ability to lead. Still, the bond Treadwell has built with his teammates—especially fellow sophomore Knox Pocras—has grounded him and added to his development.
“Playing with Knox has been super fun,” Treadwell said. “Especially last year when we were a lot younger than the other guys. Knox and I work really similarly and benefit each other in a lot of ways.”
The feeling is mutual for Pocras, who has grown alongside Treadwell in the varsity lineup.
“Tye’s a great guy and a great teammate,” Pocras said. “If you ask pretty much anyone who knows him, they’ll have only positive things to say about him. He brings so much to the team, and I look forward to playing the next two years with him.”
Treadwell and Pocras represent the future of a program that’s been built on excellence, accountability, and a deep team-first culture. But Treadwell hasn’t taken that environment for granted. From his very first practices as a freshman, the team’s veteran leadership embraced him and helped him transition into varsity competition.
“I loved having Jackson (Benge) my freshman year,” Treadwell said. “Jackson took me in and made transitioning a lot easier. I also have a really close bond with the seniors now and its definitely going to be sad to see them go in a couple weeks”
With just a few tournaments left in the season, the Warriors are locked in on completing the three-peat. For now, Treadwell remains focused on the moment, fine-tuning his game, keeping the team energy high, and soaking in the final weeks with the senior class that helped shape his early high school career. When the time comes next year, Treadwell won’t just be filling a role. He’ll be leading a new chapter in the Westside legacy—his way.
