Crystal Lake Central co-op’s Rylee Rud, surrounded by teammates and coaches, was overcome with emotion at the end of Monday’s Class 2A Waubonsie Valley Sectional.

Rud, a senior at Crystal Lake South , couldn’t hold back the tears. She only wiped them away to briefly pose for a photo.

It was a moment worth capturing.

Rud, with a tap-in par putt on the first playoff hole at Naperville’s Springbrook Golf Course, qualified for state for the first time.

“It’s insane,” said Rud, who will compete at this weekend’s Class 2A state tournament at Hickory Point Golf Course in Decatur. “This has always been my dream. I’m so excited. Good way to end the season and my four years.”

Congrats to Rylee!! She is heading to state!!! Great job!! pic.twitter.com/MSsJOaNWav — CLSathletics (@CLsouthathle

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