HAWKS CONTINUE TO GROW DURING WEEKEND TOURNAMENT IN KANSAS

NEWTON, Kan. – The Northeast Community College golf team competed in the Bethel College Spring Invitational two-day tournament over the weekend in Kansas. The Hawks finished in a tie for sixth in the event that took place at Hesston Golf Park in Hesston, Kansas on Saturday and Sand Creek Station in Newton, Kansas on Sunday.

Northeast was led on the leaderboard by Santiago Valdes (Mexico City, Mexico) after Round 1 as his score of 70 was the lowest for the Hawks over the weekend and was good enough to place him in a tie for ninth after 18 holes. Northeast as a squad started Round 2 in sole possession of seventh and six strokes off the nearest competition but were able to climb to a tie for sixth place at the completion of the competition. Emmet Hansen (Brandon, S.D.) and Rockney Peck (Wisner, Neb.) were both solid for the Hawks and even shot identical scores on each of the two days.

STAT SHEET GAME 1:

Team: Tied for Sixth Place | Round 1: 301 | Round 2: 309

Santiago Valdes (Mexico City, Mexico): T27 | Round 1: 70 | Round 2: 82

Emmet Hansen (Brandon, S.D.): T32 | Round 1: 77 | Round 2: 76

Rockney Peck (Wisner, Neb.): T32 | Round 1: 77 | Round 2: 76

Tanner Walling (Wayne, Neb.): T39 | Round 1: 80 | Round 2: 78

Riley Kuehn (Hartington, Neb.): T45 | Round 1: 77 | Round 2: 82

Kody Sander (Lincoln, Neb.): T45 | Round 1: 84 | Round 2: 75

HEAR FROM THE HAWKS COACH:

Head men's golf coach Ty Heimes' overall thoughts on the two days:

"We really struggled in the first round," Heimes said. "We played much better in Round 2, but we just dug ourselves in too big of a hole in Round 1. I'm proud of how they competed in the tough conditions this weekend."

Heimes on the focus before the next time out:

"We have another great opportunity next weekend at a tough tournament," Heimes said. "We need to have a good couple of days of practice and tighten up our short game."

UP NEXT:

The Hawks will compete in the home event for fellow Region 11 member Iowa Central Community College in the Iowa Central Spring Invitational at Fort Dodge Country Club in Fort Dodge, Iowa starting at 11 a.m. Friday.

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