MASON CITY – The NIACC women’s golf team placed second at the NIACC Invitational on Thursday at the Mason City Country Club with a season-best total of 352.
Freshman Carlie Eckenrod led the Lady Trojans with an 86, which tied her career best round at NIACC. Sophomore Kaitlyn Koob and freshman Savannah Lentz both shot 88s for the Lady Trojans.
“This is a big tournament for her,” NIACC coach Chris Frenz said of the former Newman Catholic prep. “She’s excited with her round of 86.
“Kaitlyn finally broke into the 80s and hopefully she can build on that.”
The previous best 18-hole score for the NIACC women this spring was 355 at the Iowa Wesleyan Invitational on April 6.
“All of the girls did a fantastic job,” Frenz said. “Their mental outlook and vibe was excellent all day.”
DMACC was the women’s team champion with a 338 and Waldorf College was third with a 353.
Iowa Central’s Julie Laisney was the women’s individual medalist with a 77.
The NIACC men tied for third in the team standings with a season-best round of 309. Sophomore Hunter Miller was third in the individual medalist competition with a 72.
“That’s a very good round for Hunter,” Frenz said. “He was having problems with his back (Thursday) so for him to come out and shoot a 72 is very good and should put him in a positive mindset. He knows he can do it.”
Freshman Sam Steinwand was next in line for the Trojans with a 75.
“That’s a good round from him,” Frenz said. “He expects so much of himself.”
The 309 by the Trojans was their best 18-hole score of the season by one stroke. The Trojans shot a 310 on the first day of the Iowa Central Invitational on April 2 at Otter Creek in Ankeny.
“We want to peak at the right time,” Frenz said. “We are right on the edge.”
Kirkwood won the men’s team title with a 297 and Waldorf College was second with a 300. The Warriors’ Cody Rozales was the meet medalist with a 70.
The NIACC women return to action April 24-25 at the NJCAA Region XI tournament at Otter Creek in Ankeny. The NIACC men return to action Sunday and Monday at the AIB Invitational at Lake Panorama Golf Course in Panora, Iowa.
Women’s team standings – DMACC 338, NIACC 352, Waldorf College 353, Iowa Central 358.
DMACC – Ashley Dumler 80, Haley Froehlich 81, Maggie Peters 85, Rachel Walljasper 92.
NIACC – Carlie Eckenrod 86, Savannah Lentz 88, Kaitlyn Koob 88, Bailey Walter 90, Josie Leyh 90.
Waldorf – Maria Valdes 84, Kailee Ward 85, Trinity Hill 86, Hannah Ohm 98.
Iowa Central – Julie Laisney 77, Meg DeHaven 89, Sarah Crafton 90, Shannon Michelson 102.
Iowa Lakes – Talisa McLachlan 82, Karrah Remus 89, Tia Bernholtz 101, Kelley Harris 112.
Ellsworth – Anna Smith 103, Becca Geitz 107.
Hawkeye – Toril Elnwalter 110, Emily Mennengc 111.
Men’s team standings – Kirkwood 297, Waldorf College 300, NIACC 309, Kirkwood B 309, Iowa Lakes 314, DMACC 319, Iowa Central 327, Ellsworth 337, Hawkeye Tech 347, Waldorf B 350.
Kirkwood – Carson Whittington 71, Dan Cutkomp 73, Dylan Dixon 77, Eddie Doyle 79.
Waldorf College – Cody Rozales 70, Juan Roa 75, Hugo Becerra 75, Austin Heeren 80.
NIACC – Hunter Miller 72, Sam Steinwand 75, Thomas O’Rourke 79, Chris Staudt 83, Brandon Hebel 85.
Kirkwood B – Drew Digman 74, Drew Slings 75, Ben Jones 79, Mitch Williams 81, Alex Garcia 81.
Iowa Lakes – Michael Pugh 76, Zach Elgersma 76, Michael Myers 80, Tyler Ohl 82.
DMACC – Ty Mason 77, Jon Mack 79, Grant Juber 81, Brett Romig 82.
Iowa Central – David Mejia 80, Ben Hogan 81, Brenton Pohlman 83, Dylan Rose 83.
Ellsworth – Anibal Reinoso 77, Tyler Comiskey 81, Cole Birchmier 85, Sam Miller 94.
Hawkeye – Travis Youngblut 79, Austin Cedro 79, Michael Lumetta 94, Jonah Brown 95.
Waldorf B – Chad Hein 79, David Toamsen 89, Nick Boswell 90, Austin Sommer 92.
