MINOOKA — The general consensus around Minooka Community High School the past couple of weeks was that this was the year that Jason Chobar was finally going to make it down to the state boys golf tournament. As a sophomore, Chobar barely missed qualifying for state, so the next step in the junior’s career was reaching the state level.

That vision became a reality this past Monday, as Chobar shot a 78 at the sectional tournament, finishing tied for sixth and qualifying for the state tournament Friday at The Den at Fox Creek Golf Course in Bloomington.

“The sectional was one of the toughest golf courses I’ve ever played,” Chobar said. “Fortunately I was able to shoot 78. I started out rough with a triple bogey, but I was able to stay strong. I birdied the last couple of holes, including the toughest one of the course, which really helped me qualify.”