3 recruits to join MSUB men’s golf in fall 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Evan O’Kelly Director of Communications O: (406) 657-2130 E: evan.okelly@msubillings.edu Wednesday, April 19, 2017 3 recruits to join MSUB men’s golf in fall 2017

MSUB’s men’s golf program announces the addition of three recruits for the 2017-18 season on Wednesday, with a pair of local golfers from Billings.

BILLINGS, Mont. – Three new men’s golfers will suit up for Montana State University Billings in the fall of 2017, as Yellowjacket head coach Kevin Woodin introduced next year’s recruiting class on Wednesday.

Riley Kaercher and Caleb Trost of Billings West High School, and Jayd Dion of Riverton, Wyo., comprise MSUB’s men’s golf signings for the 2017-18 season. Dion will graduate from Riverton High School this spring, while Kaercher and Trost will rejoin high-school teammate and current Yellowjacket freshman Garrett Woodin upon the fall season.

Jayd Dion Riverton, Wyoming Riverton High School 6’0” – Right-Handed Swing Intended Major: Undecided Dion was a two-sport athlete at RHS, competing in golf for four years and basketball for three seasons. He helped the Wolverines to four straight Wyoming state titles in golf, and was a two-time all-state golfer while earning all-4A West Conference honors all four seasons.

Dion and his team competed at the Antigua National High School Golf Invitational three times, and he was the lone individual male from Wyoming to make the Junior Americas Cup in 2016.

Coach Woodin on Dion: “Jayd comes from a great high school golf program, where both he and his team have enjoyed major success. His golf resume is very impressive and Jayd is an outstanding student-athlete. I look for him to have an immediate and positive impact on our men’s golf program.”

Dion on choosing MSUB: “The program at MSUB seemed to suit my game in a very positive aspect on the golf course, while also helping me excel in the classroom. I strive to be my best when my best is needed, and you can only find success in that if you have the work ethic and dedication during the off-season. I am very coachable, and very competitive and passionate about the game of golf. I cannot wait for this opportunity, and to develop and grow in the near future.”

Riley Kaercher Billings, Montana Billings West High School 6’4” – Right-Handed Swing Intended Major: Business Kaercher was a four-year letterwinner in golf under head coach Marcus Drange. He earned all-state honors for the Bears once in his career, and was a four-time academic all-state selection in the classroom.

Coach Woodin on Kaercher: “Riley comes from a great high-school golf program where he had a major role in West High’s success. Riley has a great work ethic in the classroom and on the course, and I believe his best golf is yet to come. I am looking forward to working with him.”

Kaercher on choosing MSUB: “I chose MSUB because it is close to home, it’s a great business school, and has a golf team. Also, I enjoyed playing for (former) Coach Woodin in high school and wanted the opportunity to play for him again. I knew MSUB was the perfect fit for me.”

Caleb Trost Billings, Montana Billings West High School 5’8” – Right-Handed Swing Intended Major: Accounting Teammates with Kaercher during his prep career, Trost is also a four-year letterwinner in golf for the Bears. He was a two-time all-state selection, and was the 2016 Montana state junior champion. Trost also placed third at the 2016 state golf tournament.

Also competing in lacrosse for four seasons, Trost was a two-time all-state goalie. He served as team captain, and won MVP and the state sportsmanship and leadership award.

Coach Woodin on Trost: “It is very exciting to have Caleb join our men’s golf program. I have known Caleb for many years, and know firsthand that he is a very talented golfer and quality student-athlete. He played a role on multiple Billings West championship golf teams.”

Trost on choosing MSUB: “I chose MSUB because of its accounting program as well as its golf program. I respect Coach Woodin as a coach, and I’m looking forward to competing at the NCAA Division II level and growing my game.”

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