NIACC men place 5th at regional preview

RIVERSIDE - The NIACC men's golf team placed fifth with a 333 at the NJCAA Region XI preview meet Monday at the Blue Top Ridge Golf Course.

DMACC was the preview champion with a 306 and Kirkwood was second with a 308.

"A bit of disappointment with (Monday's) showing," NIACC coach Chris Frenz said, "but that's why they call it a preview instead of a final.

"We'll need to learn fr om our mistakes when we come here in the spring."

NIACC was led by sophomores Austin Eckenrod (41-40 - 81) and Jackson Hamlin (36-45 - 81). Also for the Trojans, Zach Martin shot 39-44 - 83, Matthew Heinemann shot 43-45 - 88, Beau Thompson shot 47-44 - 91.

NIACC golfers playing as individuals were Jackson French (39-41 - 80), Charles Lorenz (47-43 - 90) and Peter Stadheim (47-49 - 96).

"I was really glad to see Jackson French play well," Frenz said. "He as playing as an individual so he didn't count towarrd the team score, but he's been struggling some this fall."

Monday's regional preview tournament wrapped up the fall season for the Trojans.

"This is a stout test of golf," Frenz said, "and we''' be ready come May," Frenz said.

Team standings - DMACC 306, Kirkwood 308, Northeast CC 311, Iowa Lakes 320, NIACC 333, Iowa Central 334, Hawkeye CC 340, Southeastern 349.