By FHSU SPORTS INFORMATION
Men’s soccer
In an electrifying showdown at Wichita’s Wilkins Field, Fort Hays State showcased its prowess, securing a pivotal victory against the Newman Jets. With a record of 4-5-2, the Tigers outlasted the Jets, now at 2-6-3, with a final score of 2-1.
Women’s golf
LARCHWOOD, Iowa – The Fort Hays State women’s golf team placed 10th at the Sioux Falls Invitational, hosted at the Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood, Iowa on October 9th and 10th.
Over the course of the tournament, the Tigers delivered commendable performances. Their journey began with a 322 in the first round, followed by a 334 on the second day. This collective effort resulted in a 36-hole total of 656.
Morgan Brasser emerged as the top Tiger, securing a share of third place among the 74 participants. Brasser had 22 pars and 7 birdies throughout the weekend, shooting an even-par 72 in round one and a 3-over par 75 in round two. After the initial day, she trailed by a single stroke and momentarily led the field during day two before finishing four shots off the winning score of 1-under par.
Corbyn Marquess made a notable contribution, tying for the 40th position after scores of 77 and 87. Marquess finished with 18 pars and three birdies during the tournament, finishing at +20 overall. Hayden York, who tied for 53rd place, accumulated 15 pars with two birdies, concluding at +28 with rounds of 88 and 84. Shauna Lee, with rounds of 85 and 91, secured a shared 59th position. Ella Neuhauser tied for 65th, shooting 94 and 88.
Augustana secured the team title at 17-over par overall, demonstrating their dominance on the course. Northwest Missouri State, finishing 14 strokes behind, took the second spot. Maggie Veenendall from the University of Sioux Falls clinched the individual title by a margin of two strokes, finishing at 1-under par overall.
The Tigers now turn their attention to the next challenge, the Midwest Classic in Warrensburg, Missouri on October 16-17.
Men’s golf
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Fort Hays State men’s golf team finished in 14th place on Tuesday (Oct. 10) at the Holiday Inn Express Classic hosted by the Missouri Western State Griffons. The tournament was played at the St. Joseph Country Club which is a par-71, 6,612 yard course.
The team was able to record their best team round at the St. Joseph Country Club in more than 15 years with a 291. The course presents numerous challenges with six par-3 holes and five par-5 holes. The Tigers finished in seventh in par 3 scoring out of the 17-team field.
Cooper Scheck led the way for the Tigers with a 19th place finish. Scheck stayed consistent over all three rounds with scores of 74, 72, and 72. Scheck finished the tournament with seven birdies. Out of MIAA competition Scheck finished in 11th place, earning himself and the Tigers five conference points.
Cole Streck finished in a tie for 41st place after three round scores all in the 70’s. Streck had his best round in round two with a 72. Streck finished with 223 total shots. Tanner Copeland tied for 62nd place. Copeland managed to shoot an even par in his final round.
Jackson Rader finished in a tie for 65th place. Rader improved each round after shooting an 80 in the opener. Rader finished with a 75 and 74 with three birdies in his final round. Parker Krob placed in a tie for 73rd. Krob shot rounds of 75, 77, and 79. Jacob George competed as an individual and placed 95th.
Missouri Southern took home the team title on Tuesday, finishing the tournament as the only team to post a sub-par score for the three total rounds. MSSU was two strokes below par, beating second-place Central Oklahoma by 13 strokes. The Lions shot a 277 in the second round of play and also had three players finish in the top 10 on the individual leaderboard.
Jeffery Johnston from Missouri Western State won the individual title with an 11-under. Johnston was at least 2-under par in each of his three rounds with scores off 66, 67, and 69. Johnston finished the tournament at 1-under on par 3 holes and carded 18 birdies.
The men’s golf team will compete again next Monday-Tuesday (Oct. 1