2021-22 Washburn Ichabod Golf Roster Name Ht. Hayden Beck 6-1 Michael Bessenbacher 6-0 Grant Brenneman 6-0 Chase Dillon 6-1 Daniel Duffin 6-1 Sam Majors 6-3 Kade Prentice 6-3 Easton Reynolds 6-2 Cameron Riley 6-1 Cade Uhlenhake 6-2 Caden Vanlandingham 6-0 Cooper Ward 6-5 Jackson Wexler 6-1 Dawson Wills 6-1 Peyton Wilson 6-3
Wt. 175 215 160 170 210 200 190 165 190 215 145 195 160 175 170
Cl. So. So. So. Jr. So. So. So. Fr. Jr. So. So. Fr. Jr. Jr. So.
Hometown Topeka, Kan. Kansas City, Mo. Hesston, Kan. Manhattan, Kan. Liberty, Mo. Wichita, Kan. Overland Park, Kan. Yates Center, Kan. Liberal, Kan. Overland Park, Kan. Wichita, Kan. Wichita, Ka. Lenexa, Kan. Chaska, Minn. Andover, Kan.
High School Washburn Rural Rockhurst Hesston Wamego Liberty North Trinity Academy Blue Valley Yates Center Liberal Blue Valley West Trinity Academy Andover Central Olathe Northwest Chaska Andover Central
Previous College
Kansas City Kansas CC Arkansas State
Head Coach: Ronnie McHenry Graduate Assistant Coach: Ian Trebilcock
Back row, left to right: Graduate Assistant Coach Ian Trebilcock, Peyton Wilson, Cade Uhlenhake, Kade Prentice, Cooper Ward, Sam Majors, Chase Dillon, Easton Reynolds, Head Coach Ronnie McHenry. Front row, left to right: Jackson Wexler, Dawson Wills, Caden Vanlandingham, Hayden Beck, Cameron Riley, Daniel Duffin, Michael Bessenbacher, Grant Brenneman.
2021-22 Washburn Ichabod Golf Schedule/Results Dates Sept. 13-14 Sept. 20-21 Sept. 27-28 Oct. 11-12 Oct. 18-19 Mar. 6-8 Mar. 13-15 Mar. 20-22 Apr. 3-5 Apr. 17-20 May May 16-20
Tournament Washburn Invitational NSU Classic Watkins Invitational Holiday Inn Express Classic FHSU Tiger Classic Las Vegas Desert Classic Oak Tree Invitational Lion Invitational The Mule MIAA Championship NCAA Regionals NCAA Championship
Site Topeka, Kan. Muskogee, Okla. Lake City, Minn. St. Joseph, Mo. Hays, Kan. Las Vegas, Nev. Edmond, Okla. Trophy Club, Tex. Warrensburg, Mo. Independence, Mo. Indiananoplis, Ind. Detroit, Mich.
2021-22 Washburn Ichabod Golf Quick Facts
Washburn Facts
Location: Topeka, Kan. Founded: 1865 Nickname: Ichabods Colors: Yale Blue and White President: Dr. Jerry Farley Athletic Director: Loren Ferré
Team Information
Head Golf Coach: Ronnie McHenry Season at Washburn: First Alma Mater: Washburn Office Phone: 785-670-1764 Email: ronnie.mchenry@washburn.edu 2020-21 MIAA Finish: Second
Home Course
Topeka Country Club (Par 71; 6594 yards)
Athletic Communications
Director of Athletic Communications: Gene Cassell Office Phone: 785-670-1791 Email: gene.cassell@washburn.edu Athletic Communications Assistant: Joy Smith Email: joy.smith@washburn.edu Athletics Communications Intern / Golf Contact: Conlan Birdsall Office Phone: 785-760-1974 Email: conlan.birdsall@washburn.edu
Host Result Washburn 3rd out of 19 teams Northeastern 9th out of 18 teams Winona 3rd out of 13 teams Missouri Western 2nd out of 16 teams Fort Hays 9th out of 15 teams Winona State -Oklahoma Christian -Texas A&M Commerce -Central Missouri -MIAA -NCAA -NCAA --
Washburn Golf 2021-22 Outlook After a shortened 2020-21 season with the fall portion being cancelled due to COVID-19, the Washburn Ichabods men’s golf team is looking forward to a full season in 2021-22. Last season, Washburn Golf finished second in the MIAA and moved on to NCAA Super Regionals where they placed fourth out of 16 teams. Due to a great performance, the Ichabods advanced to the NCAA Division II National Championships. Washburn placed 12th out of 16 teams. It was the Ichabods’ 17th appearance in the NCAA Regionals and seventh appearance at the NCAA Championship in program history. Andrew Beckler and Griffin Mott earned a place on the All-MIAA Team and Beckler was also named conference Player of the Year and the Jack Nicklaus DII National Player of the Year. Nine Ichabods were named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll, including returning players, Grant Brenneman, Chase Dillon, Sam Majors, Caden Vanlandingham, Jackson Wexler, Dawson Wills, and Peyton Wilson. Wills averaged 75.42 in 26 rounds last season and placed in the top 5 twice. Wexler average 77.13 on the season and placed in the top 10 twice. Vanlandingham ended the season with a stroke average of 78.11 in nine rounds. Washburn will also be returning four more, including sophomores Michael Bessenbacher, Daniel Duffin, Hayden Beck, Kade Prentice and junior Cameron Riley. Bessenbacher held a 75.20 stroke average in 15 rounds last season. Duffin averaged 76.50 in four rounds and Beck averaged 77.25 in 12 rounds. In four rounds each, Prentice averaged 79.00 and Riley averaged 79.75. Three new faces join the team this year, including freshmen Easton Reynolds, Cooper Ward and transfer Cade Uhlenhake. At Arkansas State, Uhlenhake played in two events as an individual. He finished with a scoring average of 74.17. Uhlenhake shot even-par 72 in both events and fired a season-best 3-under par in final round of the
Bubba Barnett Invitational. The team began 2021-22 in the fall hosting the Washburn Invitational at the Topeka Country Club on September 13-14. The Ichabods took third place at the Washburn Invitational. The following week, the Ichabods headed to Muskogee, Okla. for the 23rd annual NSU Classic where they placed ninth. On September 27-28, Washburn traveled to Lake City, Minn. to compete in the Watkins Invitational hosted by Winona State. The team placed third out of 13 teams. The Ichabods then hit the road for St. Joesph, Mo. for the Holiday Inn Express Classic hosted by Missouri Western on October 11-12. The team finished second out of 16 teams. The Ichabods final event of the fall was the FHSU Tiger Classic at Smoky Hill Country Club. Washburn closed out its fall slate with a ninth place finish. During the fall, Wills won MIAA Men’s Golf Athlete of the Week three times and placed first individually three times as well. Wills is tied fifth in the conference with 15 points and Uhlenhake is fourth with 15.5 points. The Ichabods start the spring in Las Vegas, playing in the Las Vegas Desert Classic on March 6-8. Washburn takes a trip to Edmond, Okla., to participate in the Oak Tree Invitational, hosted by Oklahoma Christian on March 13-15. The team stays on the road for the Lion Invitational on March 20-22 hosted by Texas A&M University-Commerce at the Trophy Club in Trophy Club, Texas. The last tournament of the regular season will be The Mule in Warrensburg, Mo. on April 4-5. The MIAA Championships will be played on Apr. 17-19 at the Winterstone Golf Course in Independence, Mo. The NCAA Central/Midwest Super Regional Tournament will tee-off on May 6-8 in Indianapolis. The NCAA National Championships will take place in Detroit, Mich. on May 16-20.
Hayden Beck
Michael
Bessenbacher
Grant Brenneman
In 2020-21 Competed in five total events ... played for the team in the Dual vs Missouri Western, Winona State Invitational, and Broncho Invitational ... competed as an individual in the Washburn Invitational and NSU Classic ... held a stroke average of 77.25 in 12 rounds ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.
In 2020-21 Played in six events as a freshman … Competed as an individual at the Dual vs Missouri Western and Washburn Invitational … Played with the team at the NSIC Preview, The Mule, NSU Classic, and MIAA Championships… had a stroke average of 75.20 through 15 rounds.
In 2020-21 Appeared in two events: Dual vs Missouri Western and Washburn Invitational, competing as an individual ... had a stroke average of 83.25 in four rounds ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll and was an MIAA Academic Excellence award winner.
Background As a junior he picked up four wins including the city championships earning first team all-city and first team all-league as well as second team all-state … his sophomore season he was a second team all-state selection and first team all-city and all-league … as a freshman he was a first team all-league and all-city pick as well as honorable mention allstate … a member of the Kansas Junior Golf team in the Kansas/Nebraska Cup … also played soccer.
Background Placed first at state as a freshman at Rockhurst High School ... first place at Districts as a team his junior year, where he earned All-District honors.
In 2019-20 Did not compete ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll and was an MIAA Academic Honor Roll award winner.
Personal Majoring in general business.
Background Four year member of the varsity golf team... a medalist in the 2017 Class 3A State championship... placed fourth in the 2018 and 2019 3A State championship... contributed to the Swather’s second place finish in the 2017 and 2018 3A State and Regionals championships ... named to the 2018 and 2019 First Team All-State Class 3A ... won the 2019 Regional Championship.
6-1 • 175 • So. Topeka, Kan.
Personal Son of Kevin and DeAnne Beck … a sister, Hailey … majoring in finance.
6-0 • 215 • So. Kansas City, Mo.
6-0 • 160 • So. Hesston, Kan.
Personal Son of Christy and Jim Brennenman ... has one sister, Kylie Brenneman ... major is exploratory.
Chase Dillon
Daniel Duffin
Sam Majors
In 2020-21 Competed as an individual in the Dual vs Missouri Western and the Washburn Invitational … had a 80.25 stroke average through four rounds … named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.
In 2020-21 Competed as an individual in the Dual vs Missouri Western and the Washburn Invitational… held a stroke average of 76.50 through four rounds ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.
In 2020-21 Played as an individual in the Dual vs Missouri Western and the Washburn Invitational … had a 77.75 stroke average through four rounds … named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.
In 2019-20 Did not compete.
Background Senior golf season was wiped out by COVID-19 … a qualifier for the Kansas Amateur … also played soccer … as a junior he participated in the Junior PGA Championships and was the Midwest Region medalist … soccer team reached quarterfinals of state tournament … in golf he was an all-district and allleague selection qualifying for state … sophomore season he was the KCGA Tour Player of the Year in the summer and was all-league and all-district and qualified for the state tournament … an all-league and all-district selection as a freshman tying for first at the district tournament and was a state qualifier.
In 2019-20 Did not compete ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.
Personal: Son of Gary and Martha Duffin … two sisters, Mary Kate and Maggie … sister Mary Kate golfed at Central Missouri … majoring in finance.
Personal Son of Michelle and Christopher Majors ... has two brothers, Andrew and Alexander Majors, and a sister, Sophia Majors ... majoring in finance and economics.
6-1 • 170 • Jr. Manhattan, Kan.
In 2018-19 Competed as an individual at the Washburn Invitational ... shot 78-76-79 for a total score of +20, 233, and tied for 23rd place.. Background A four-year memberof the Wamego men’s golf team … s a senior, won seven tournaments including the sub-state individual champion title … went on to place second at the state tournament …named to the Class 4A Division I second team and was an All-Class honorable mention … as a junior, won three tournaments and was the sub-state runner-up and advanced to state where he placed ninth overall … helped the team win the league title and to a third place finish at state … also played two seasons of basketball … helped the Red Raiders to a sub-state championship … named an All-Area athlete in basketball twice. Personal Son of Tommy and Kris Dillon … has two brothers, Cole and Tyler … brother, Cole, played golf at Central Missouri … father, Tommy, played football at Kansas State … majoring in general business.
6-1 • 210 • So. Liberty, Mo.
6-3 • 200 • So. Wichita, Kan.
Background Four year member of the varsity golf team at Trinity Academy ... placed third at the 2017 4A State Regionals ... contributed to the Knights 4A Sate Regional Championship title ... placed fourth at the 2019 4A State Regionals ... placed second at the 2019 4A State Tournament ... placed in the top five for best scoring average in Class 4A ... contributed to the knights 2019 4A State and Regional titles ... graduated with honors.
Kade Prentice
Easton Reynolds
Cameron Riley
In 2020-21 Competed as an individual in the Dual vs Missouri Western and Washburn Invitational ... held a 79.00 stroke average through four rounds ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.
Background: Competed in golf at Yates Center High School ... In his freshman year, he compiled 3 wins and 5 top 5 finishes to earn Second Team All-State ... at the conclusion of his sophomore year, he earned First Team All-State after 4 wins leading the Wildcats to Regional champs and a runner-up finish at State ... As a senior, he accumulated 6 wins, once again earning First Team All-State and becoming Regional champs ... Also played basketball for the Wildcats
In 2020-21 Played as an individual in two events, the Dual vs Missouri Western and Washburn Invitational ... recorded a 79.75 stroke average through four rounds ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.
6-3 • 190 • So. Overland Park, Kan.
Background As a junior he placed third at regionals and 11th at the state tournament while winning the Topeka West Invitational … as a freshman he finished third at regionals and was a sectional qualifier. Personal Son of Scott and Jennifer Prentice … a brother, Kyle, and a sister, Keegan … majoring in business.
6-2 • 165 • Fr. Yates Center, Kan.
Personal Information: Son of Ronnie and Melissa Reynolds ... plans to major in business management.
6-1 • 190 • Jr. Liberal, Kan.
Background Played two seasons at Kansas City Kansas Community College where he placed in the top-10 of every competition except one ... was a four year member of the golf and basketball team at Liberal High School ... competed in the golf state tournament all four seasons and tied for third as a junior and placed seventh as a senior. Personal Son of Rod and Gay Riley ... majoring in business.
Cade Uhlenhake
Caden
Cooper
6-0 • 145 • So. Wichita, Kan.
6-5 • 195 • Fr. Wichita, Kan.
Background In the 2019-20 season, played in two events as an individual ... finished with scoring average of 74.17 ... registered 6-over par 222 to tie for 38th in debut at Golfweek Conference Challenge ... carded 7-over par 223 to finish tied for 32nd at the Bubba Barnett Intercollegiate ... shot even-par 72 twice and fired season-best 3-under par 69 in final round of the Bubba Barnett Invitational ... did not compete in the 2020-21 season.
In 2020-21 Competed as an individual in the Dual vs Missouri Western and Broncho Invitational and played for the team in the Washburn Invitational and NSIC Preview… held a stroke average of 78.11 through nine rounds… named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll and received Academic Excellence honors.
6-2 • 215 • So. Overland Park, Kan.
Personal Son of Todd and Erin Uhlenhake ... his sister, Peyton, played volleyball at Arkansas State.
Vanlandingham
In 2019-20 Competed in two events before the remainder of the season was canceled because of COVID-19 … had a stroke average of 75.80 in five rounds ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll and was an MIAA Academic Excellence award winner. Background A four-year letter winner in golf at Trinity Academy... a three-year letter winner in basketball ...Vanlandingham won the Kansas Class 4A State Champion in 2019 and contributed to the Knights 2019 state championship title... named to the 2019 All-Metro Boys Golf Team. Personal Son of Troy and Rebecca Vanlandingham ... has one sister, Taylor Vanlandingham ... majoring in economics.
Ward
Background Competed in golf for Andover Central ... at the conclusion of his sophomore season, was named second team allLeague after five top-10 finishes and helped the team to a state, regional, and league championship titles ... as a senior, was named to the all-League first team and the all-State team and had six runner-up finishes on the course and one tournament win. Personal Son of Mike and Whitney Ward ... has two siblings, Jackson and Georgia ... plans to major in graphic design.
Jackson Wexler 6-1 • 160 • Jr. Lenexa, Kan.
In 2020-21 Competed in nine events for the Ichabods with a stroke average of 77.13 through 23 rounds on the season… had a season best third place individual finish at the MIAA Championships ... shot 6-over par on the season ... had a careerlow round of 68 in the second round of the NSU Classic ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll. In 2019-20 Competed in two events before the season was canceled in the spring because of COVID-19 ... in five rounds he recorded a 75.80 stroke average … competed as an individual at the Watkins Invitational and tied for 27th shooting six-over par, 150 (74, 76) ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll. In 2018-19 Competed as an individual at the Washburn Invitational ... shot rounds of 74-76-78 for a three round total of +15, 228 and tied for 15th place. Background Four year letter-winner and three-time state qualifier for Olathe Northwest … helped the Ravens to two second place team finishes at regionals as well as a third place finish … was also a member of three Olathe Northwest teams that finished in the top-six at the state tournament … individually, he compiled 13 top-10 finishes during his sophomore through senior seasons … at the state tournament, he finished eighth as a junior and seventh as a senior … a first team All-League selection as a junior and named to the second team All-League as a senior … named to the honor roll four times … also a member of the National Honors Society and the National Spanish Honors Society. Personal Son of Randy and Sheila Wexler … has two sisters, Hannah and Ruby … majoring in management.
Dawson Wills
Peyton Wilson
In 2020-21 Competed in all 10 events for the Ichabods this season ... recorded a stroke average of 75.42 over 26 rounds ... had a season high third place individual finish at the Washburn Invitational… season low round of 68 in the second round of The Mule ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.
In 2020-21 Competed in two events as an individual, the Dual vs Missouri Western and Washburn Invitational ... held a stroke average of 81.50 through four rounds.
6-1 • 175 • Jr. Chaska, Minn.
In 2019-20 Played in all six rounds recording a topfive finish and a stroke average of 73.50 before the season ended early with the COVID-19 pandemic … placed in the top-20 at three events with a season-best third-place finish at the 21st Annual NSU Golf Classic as an individual shooting five-under par, 208 (70, 66) ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll. In 2018-19 Competed as an individual at three events ... carded a career low 73 at the J.R. Watkins Invitational ... tied for 12th place at the Washburn Invitational after shooting +13, 226 (77-74-75) ... finished with a 76.14 stroke average after seven rounds. Background Helped the Chaska HS Hawks men’s golf team to four conference championships … as a freshman, was named the team’s most improved player and earned AllConference honorable mention accolades … a three-time All-Conference selection …in addition to being named the team’s co-captain his senior season, the Hawks recorded a perfect regular season, worked their way up to a first place ranking in the state, and placed third at sections … also played four years of football and one season of hockey … helped the football team to three conference championships and the hockey team to one conference title … a three-time All-Conference selection in football … named to the Deans List and graduated in the top 20% of his class. Personal Son of Darryl and Lizann Wills … has one sister, Madyson … his father, Darryl, played football at the University of Minnesota-Mankato … majoring in finance and international business.
6-3 • 170 • So. Andover, Kan.
In 2019-20 Competed in one event in the fall recording a 75.33 stroke average in three rounds before season was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic ... tied for 28th at the Mid-South Classic shooting 10-over par, 226 (78, 73, 75) ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll and was an MIAA Academic Excellence award winner. Background Four year letter-winner at Andover Central HIgh School ... named to first team AVCTL All-League three times ... placed first at the 2018 AVCTL Championship and third at 2018 4A State Championship his junior year ... named to the 2018 first team All-State 4A ... helped the Jaguars win the 2018 4A State Championship title ... named to second team All-State 5A as a senior ... a Witchita All-Metro Team selection ... contributed to the Jaguars’ 2019 5A State Championship title ... placed fifth at the 2018 Kansas Junior Amateur. Personal Son of Lance and Janelle Wilson ... majoring in economics.
Ronnie McHenry HEAD COACH FIRST SEASON AT WASHBURN
Former Ichabod golfer Ronnie McHenry begins his first season as the head coach in 2021-22 after spending the previous two seasons as the team’s volunteer assistant. In the 2020-21 season, McHenry helped the Ichabods reach the NCAA National Championships and coached the Jack Nicklaus National Player of the Year Andrew Beckler.
COACHING EXPERIENCE >> Washburn University
PLAYING EXPERIENCE >> Washburn, 2012-2016
EDUCATION
>> Washburn, 2016
As a student-athlete, McHenry was a member of the Washburn golf squad from 2012-16 and held the title of team captain for three of those seasons. He earned all-MIAA accolades at the conclusion of his junior season and received team MVP honors as a sophomore and junior. He recorded a 75.8 career stroke average after 112 rounds and played in 47 tournaments. Off the course, McHenry was a four-time selection to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business marketing & management. His father, Ron McHenry, is currently the Washburn Women’s Basketball head coach and his sisters, Dani and Sami, both played basketball and volleyball at Washburn.
2020-21 Team Results Tournament Dates Rounds Place Teams Dual vs. Missouri Western March 4, 2021 1 1 2 Winona State Invitational March 8-9, 2021 2 1 10 Broncho Invitational March 15-16, 2021 3 3 20 Washburn Invitational March 22-23, 2021 3 1 16 NSIC Preview March 29-30, 2021 2 7 26 The Mule April 4-6, 2021 3 1 23 NSU Classic April 12-13, 2021 3 5 20 MIAA Championships April 19-21, 2021 3 2 10 NCAA Super Regional May 5-8, 2021 3 4 16 NCAA DII National Championships May 17-19, 2021 3 12 16 *The 2020 fall portion of the schedule was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Players 24 58 104 100 146 119 116 50 80 80
+/-3 +25 +41 +9 +46 +10 +6 +20 +16 +85
Score 281 601 881 861 614 850 858 884 868 949
W-L 1-0 9-0 17-2 15-0 19-6 22-0 15-4 8-1 12-3 4-11
2020-21 Overall Stroke Averages Par/Total Total Low Low Low No. Top Top Top Relative Player Rounds Strokes 54-holes 36-holes Round Rounds Events 1 5 10 W-L W-L% To Par Avg Andrew Beckler 26 1831 200 146 64 14 10 10 5 10 858-9 .990 -1 70.42 Michael Bessenbacher 15 1128 219 156 68 2 6 1 2 356-193 .648 +4 75.20 Griffin Mott 24 1808 213 150 67 4 9 3 4 477-245 .661 +4 75.33 Dawson Wills 26 1961 215 150 68 4 10 2 2 614-253 .708 +4 75.42 Ian Trebilcock 20 1509 213 153 69 3 8 1 2 484-219 .688 +5 75.45 Daniel Duffin 4 306 229 75 2 85-37 .697 +6 76.50 Jackson Wexler 23 1774 211 157 68 5 9 1 2 405-359 .530 +6 77.13 Hayden Beck 12 927 231 154 72 5 187-210 .471 +6 77.25 Sam Majors 4 311 236 75 2 68-54 .557 +7 77.75 Caden Vanlandingham 9 703 224 166 69 1 4 1 172-198 .465 +7 78.11 Kade Prentice 4 316 238 74 2 51-71 .418 +8 79.00 Cameron Riley 4 319 239 77 2 45-77 .369 +9 79.75 Chase Dillon 4 321 241 74 2 40-82 .328 +9 80.25 Peyton Wilson 4 326 247 79 2 34-88 .279 +11 81.50 Grant Brennenman 4 333 256 77 2 22-100 .180 +12 83.25 FOUR-PLAYER TEAM 26 7647 850 601 280 33 10 5 18 23 122-27 .819 +10 294.12
2020-21 Individual Results HAYDEN BECK Tournament Dates Rounds Scores Dual vs MWSU March 4, 2021 1 77 Winona State Invitational March 8-9, 2021 2 77-77=154 Broncho Invitational March 15-16, 2021 3 82-72-79=233 Washburn Invitational March 22-23, 2021 3 80-77-74=231 NSU Classic April 12-13, 2021 3 76-75-81=232 SEASON TOTALS 12 927 Avg. 77.25
Par +6 +10 +23 +18 +19 +6
Rank t-14th/24 t-14th/58 t-62nd/104 t-32nd/100 t-93rd/116 -
W-L 10-13 44-13 42-61 68-31 23-92 187-210
ANDREW BECKLER Tournament Dates Rounds Scores Dual vs MWSU March 4, 2021 1 65 Winona State Invitational March 8-9, 2021 2 73-73=146 Broncho Invitational March 15-16, 2021 3 72-64-68=204 Washburn Invitational March 22-23, 2021 3 64-68-68=200 NSIC Preview March 29-30, 2021 2 77-69=146 The Mule April 4-6, 2021 3 71-69-70=210 NSU Classic April 12-13, 2021 3 66-73-70=209 2021 MIAA Men’s Golf Championships April 19-21, 2021 3 71-75-73=219 NCAA Central/Midwest Regional May 5-8, 2021 3 73-70-67=210 NCAA DII Men’s Golf Championships May 17-19, 2021 3 73-74-75=222 SEASON TOTALS 26 1831 Avg. 70.42
Par -6 +2 -6 -13 +4 E -4 +3 -3 +6 -1
Rank 1st/24 1st/58 1st/104 1st/100 3rd/146 t-1st/119 t-3rd/116 t-3rd/50 t-3rd/80 t-2nd/80 -
W-L 23-0 57-0 103-0 99-0 143-2 118-0 113-2 47-2 77-2 78-1 858-9
MICHAEL BESSENBACHER Tournament Dates Rounds Scores Dual vs MWSU March 4, 2021 1 68 Washburn Invitational March 22-23, 2021 3 75-71-73=219 NSIC Preview March 29-30, 2021 2 81-75=156 The Mule April 4-6, 2021 3 76-72-75=223 NSU Classic April 12-13, 2021 3 77-78-74=229 2021 MIAA Men’s Golf Championships April 19-21, 2021 3 77-79-77=233 SEASON TOTALS 15 1128 Avg. 75.20
Par -3 +6 +14 +13 +16 +17 +4
Rank t-2nd/24 t-6th/100 t-37th/146 t-55th/119 t-78th/116 t-21st/50 -
W-L 22-1 94-5 109-36 64-54 38-77 29-20 356-193
2020-21 Individual Results GRANT BRENNENMAN Tournament Dates Rounds Scores Dual vs MWSU March 4, 2021 1 77 Washburn Invitational March 22-23, 2021 3 84-84-88=256 SEASON TOTALS 4 333 Avg. 83.25
Par +6 +43 +12
Rank t-14th/24 t-88th/100 -
W-L 10-13 12-87 22-100
CHASE DILLON Tournament Dates Rounds Scores Dual vs MWSU March 4, 2021 1 80 Washburn Invitational March 22-23, 2021 3 82-85-74=241 SEASON TOTALS 4 321 Avg. 80.25
Par +9 +28 +9
Rank t-22nd/24 62nd/100 -
W-L 2-21 38-61 40-82
DANIEL DUFFIN Tournament Dates Rounds Scores Dual vs MWSU March 4, 2021 1 77 Washburn Invitational March 22-23, 2021 3 76-78-75=229 SEASON TOTALS 4 306 Avg. 76.50
Par +6 +16 +6
Rank t-14th/24 t-25th/100 -
W-L 10-13 75-24 85-37
SAM MAJORS Tournament Dates Rounds Scores Dual vs MWSU March 4, 2021 1 75 Washburn Invitational March 22-23, 2021 3 76-78-82=236 SEASON TOTALS 4 311 Avg. 77.75
Par +4 +23 +7
Rank t-11th/24 t-45th/100 -
W-L 13-10 55-44 68-54
GRIFFON MOTT Tournament Dates Rounds Scores Dual vs MWSU March 4, 2021 1 72 Winona State Invitational March 8-9, 2021 2 74-76=150 Broncho Invitational March 15-16, 2021 3 79-74-82=235 Washburn Invitational March 22-23, 2021 3 78-78-74=230 The Mule April 5-6, 2021 3 69-75-73=217 NSU Classic April 12-13, 2021 3 75-75-69=219 2021 MIAA Men’s Golf Championships April 19-20, 2021 3 68-74-76=218 NCAA Central/Midwest Regional May 6-8, 2021 3 74-72-67=213 NCAA DII Men’s Golf Championships May 17-19, 2021 3 82-82-90=254 SEASON TOTALS 24 1808 Avg. 75.33
Par +1 +6 +25 +17 +7 +6 +2 E +38 +4
Rank t-5th/24 t-4th/58 t-71st/104 t-28th/100 t-27th/119 t-38th/116 2nd/50 t-6th/80 73rd/80 -
W-L 19-4 54-3 33-70 72-27 92-26 78-37 48-1 74-5 7-72 477-245
KADE PRENTICE Tournament Dates Rounds Scores Dual vs MWSU March 4, 2021 1 78 Washburn Invitational March 22-23, 2021 3 84-80-74=238 SEASON TOTALS 4 316 Avg. 79.00
Par +7 +25 +8
Rank 19th/24 t-54th/100 -
W-L 5-18 46-53 51-71
CAMERON RILEY Tournament Dates Rounds Scores Dual vs MWSU March 4, 2021 1 80 Washburn Invitational March 22-23, 2021 3 78-77-84=239 SEASON TOTALS 4 319 Avg. 79.75
Par +9 +26 +9
Rank t-22nd/24 t-57th/100 -
W-L 2-21 43-56 45-77
IAN TREBILCOCK Tournament Dates Rounds Scores Dual vs MWSU March 4, 2021 1 72 Winona State Invitational March 8-9, 2021 2 75-78=153 Broncho Invitational March 15-16, 2021 3 78-83-73=234 Washburn Invitational March 22-23, 2021 3 77-75-73=225 NSIC Preview March 29-30, 2021 2 81-81=162 The Mule April 5-6, 2021 3 73-71-69=213 NCAA Central/Midwest Regional May 6-8, 2021 3 74-74-69=217 NCAA DII Men’s Golf Championships May 17-19, 2021 3 71-79-83=233 SEASON TOTALS 20 1509 Avg. 75.45
Par +1 +9 +24 +12 +20 +3 +4 +17 +5
Rank t-5th/24 t-12th/58 70th/104 t-13th/100 t-79th/146 t-10th/119 t-16th/80 t-22nd/80 -
W-L 19-4 46-11 34-69 87-12 67-78 109-9 64-15 58-21 484-219
CADEN VANLANDINGHAM Tournament Dates Rounds Scores Dual vs MWSU March 4, 2021 1 74 Broncho Invitational March 15-16, 2021 3 81-78-80=239 Washburn Invitational March 22-23, 2021 3 69-80-75=224 NSIC Preview March 29-30, 2021 2 84-82=166 SEASON TOTALS 9 703 Avg. 78.11
Par +3 +29 +11 +24 +7
Rank t-8th/24 t-81st/104 12th/100 t-101st/146 -
W-L 16-7 23-80 88-11 45-100 172-198
2020-21 Individual Results JACKSON WEXLER Tournament Dates Rounds Scores Dual vs MWSU March 4, 2021 1 76 Winona State Invitational March 8-9, 2021 2 83-74=157 Washburn Invitational March 22-23, 2021 3 71-77-77=225 NSIC Preview March 29-30, 2021 2 80-80=160 The Mule April 5-6, 2021 3 81-77-76=234 NSU Classic April 12-13, 2021 3 69-74-68=211 2021 MIAA Men’s Golf Championships April 19-20, 2021 3 75-72-72=219 NCAA Central/Midwest Regional May 6-8, 2021 3 88-76-80=244 NCAA DII Men’s Golf Championships May 17-19, 2021 3 79-86-83=248 SEASON TOTALS 23 1774 Avg. 77.13
Par +5 +13 +12 +18 +24 -2 +3 +31 +32 +6
Rank W-L 13th/24 11-12 t-18th/58 40-17 t-13th/100 87-12 t-66th/146 80-65 t-103rd/119 16-102 t-9th/116 107-8 t-3rd/50 47-2 77th/80 3-76 66th/80 14-65 405-359
DAWSON WILLS Tournament Dates Rounds Scores Dual vs MWSU March 4, 2021 1 72 Winona State Invitational March 8-9, 2021 2 76-77=153 Broncho Invitational March 15-16, 2021 3 75-74-73=222 Washburn Invitational March 22-23, 2021 3 73-70-72=215 NSIC Preview March 29-30, 2021 2 73-77=150 The Mule April 5-6, 2021 3 70-68-79=217 NSU Classic April 12-13, 2021 3 75-70-75=220 2021 MIAA Men’s Golf Championships April 19-20, 2021 3 80-75-76=231 NCAA Central/Midwest Regional May 6-8, 2021 3 76-72-82=230 NCAA DII Men’s Golf Championships May 17-19, 2021 3 77-83-91=251 SEASON TOTALS 26 1961 Avg. 75.42
Par +1 +9 +12 +2 +8 +7 +7 +15 +17 +35 +4
Rank t-5th/24 t-12th/58 t-23rd/104 t-3rd/100 t-13th/146 t-27th/119 t-44th/116 t-15th/50 t-54th/80 t-67th/80 -
W-L 19-4 46-11 81-22 97-2 133-12 92-26 72-43 35-14 26-53 13-66 614-253
PEYTON WILSON Tournament Dates Rounds Scores Dual vs MWSU March 4, 2021 1 79 Washburn Invitational March 22-23, 2021 3 82-79-86=247 SEASON TOTALS 4 326 Avg. 81.50
Par +8 +34 +11
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W-L 4-19 30-69 34-88
Junior Dawson Wills
Sophomore Cade Uhlenhake
2020-21 Team Low Rounds 1. 3. 5. 6. 7. 10.
281 (-3) 281 (-3) 283 (-1) 283 (-1) 280 (E) 285 (+1) 283 (+3) 287 (+3) 291 (+3) +4
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Dual vs MWSU, March 4, 2021 (1st round) NSU Classic, April 12-13, 2021 (3rd round) Washburn Invitational, March 22-23, 2021 (1st round) NCAA Central/Midwest Regional, May 6-8, 2021 (3rd round) The Mule, April 5-6, 2021 (2nd round) NSU Classic, April 12-13, 2021 (1st round) The Mule, April 5-6, 2021 (1st round) Washburn Invitational, March 22-23, 2021 (3rd round) 2021 MIAA Men’s Golf Championships, April 19-20, 2021 (1st round) 2 times
2020-21 Individual Low Rounds 1. 2. 4. 5. 8.
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64 (-7) 64 (-6) 65 (-6) 66 (-5) 67 (-4) 67 (-4) 68 (-4) 68 (-3) 68 (-3) 68 (-3) 68 (-3) 68 (-2) 68 (-2) 69 (-2) 69 (-2) 69 (-2) 69 (-2) 69 (-2)
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Andrew Beckler, Washburn Invitational, 3/22-3/23/2021 (1st round) Andrew Beckler, Broncho Invitational, 3/15-3/16/2021 (2nd round) Andrew Beckler, Dual vs MWSU, 3/4/2021 (1st round) Andrew Beckler, NSU Classic, April 12-13 (1st round) Andrew Beckler, NCAA Central/Midwest Regional, 5/06-5/08/2021 (3rd round) Griffin Mott, NCAA Central/Midwest Regional, 5/06-5/08/2021 (3rd round) Griffin Mott, 2021 MIAA Men’s Golf Championships, 4/19-20/21 (1st round) Michael Bessenbacher, Dual vs MWSU, 3/4/2021 (1st round) Andrew Beckler, Washburn Invitational, 3/22-3/23/2021 (2nd round) Andrew Beckler, Washburn Invitational, 3/22-3/23/2021 (3rd round) Jackson Wexler, NSU Classic, April 12-13 (3rd round) Andrew Beckler, Broncho Invitational, 3/15-3/16/2021 (3rd round) Wills, Dawson, The Mule, 4/5-6/2021 (2nd round) Caden Vanlandingham, Washburn Invitational, 3/22-3/23/2021 (1st round) Andrew Beckler, NSIC Preview, 3/29-3/30/2021 (2nd round) Jackson Wexler, NSU Classic, April 12-13 (1st round) Griffin Mott, NSU Classic, April 12-13 (3rd round) Ian Trebilcock, NCAA Central/Midwest Regional, 5/06-5/08/2021 (3rd round)
Career Statistics - Active Players Total Total Low Low Low Par/No. Top Top Top Player Rounds Strokes 54-holes 36-holes Round Rounds Events 1 5 10 W-L W-L% Hayden Beck 12 927 231 154 72 5 187-210 .471 Michael Bessenbacher 15 1128 219 156 68 2 6 1 2 356-193 .648 Grant Brennenman 4 333 256 77 2 22-100 .180 Chase Dillon 7 554 233 74 3 59-104 .362 Daniel Duffin 4 306 229 77 75 2 85-37 .697 Sam Majors 4 311 236 75 2 68-54 .557 Kade Prentice 4 316 238 78 74 2 51-71 .418 Cameron Riley 4 319 239 77 2 45-77 .369 Caden Vanlandingham 14 1082 224 152 69 2 6 1 269-262 .507 Jackson Wexler 31 2378 211 150 68 5 12 1 2 543-427 .560 Dawson Wills 46 3440 208 147 66 9 18 3 3 1070-444 .707 Peyton Wilson 7 552 226 73 3 82-116 .414
Avg 77.25 75.20 83.25 79.14 76.50 77.75 79.00 79.75 77.29 76.71 74.78 78.86
Years 2020-pr. 2020-pr. 2019-pr. 2018-pr. 2020-pr. 2019-pr. 2020-pr. 2020-pr. 2019-pr. 2018-pr. 2018-pr. 2019-pr.
Ichabod Golf in the last 18 Seasons By the numbers since the 2003-04 season 133: MIAA Academic Honor Roll Members 45: Individual Tournament Champions 48: Team Tournament Wins 41: All-MIAA Golfers 16: NCAA Regional Tournament Appearances 11: Academic All-America Awards 10: MIAA and Central Region Coach of the Year Awards
10: PING All-America Awards 8: MIAA Scholar Athlete Team Members 5: MIAA Regular Season Championships 3: NCAA Division II Academic All-District Honorees 3: NCAA Division II All-Americans 3: MIAA Presidential Scholar Award Winners (4.0 GPA) 2: MIAA Freshman of the Year 1: Jack Nicklaus DII National Player of the Year
Award Winners All-MIAA 2020-21 Andrew Beckler Griffin Mott 2018-19 Blake Allen Andrew Beckler Ian Trebilcock 2017-18 Blake Allen Jared Burns Colton Massey 2016-17 Carson Roberts 2014-15 Ronnie McHenry 2013-14 Max Lazzo 2012-13 Trey Siegel Sam Schulte 2011-12 Riley Piles 2010-11 Riley Piles 2009-10 Dustin Yeager 2008-09 Matt Ewald Matt Lazzo Matt Salome Sam Wempe 2007-08 Matt Lazzo Matt Ewald Ryan Deutsch John Robbins Matt Salome 2006-07 Matt Ewald Ryan Deutsch Matt Lazzo John Robbins 2005-06 Matt Ewald Matt Warnock Jeremiah Nelson 2004-05 Ryan Deutsch Taylor Dunham Chris McGown Jeremiah Nelson Paul Resner 2003-04 Garret Donovan Matt Johnston Chris McGown Matt Warnock MIAA Player of the Year Andrew Beckler (2020-21) Matt Lazzo (2007-08) Matt Ewald (2006-07) MIAA Freshman of the Year 2012-13 Trey Siegel 2009-10 Nathan Hoefflin Jack Nicklaus DII National Player of the Year Andrew Beckler (2021)
GCAA PING All-America 2020-21 Andrew Beckler, 1st 2008-09 Matt Ewald, 1st 2007-08 Matt Ewald, 3rd Ryan Deutsch, HM Matt Lazzo, HM 2006-07 Matt Ewald, 2nd Ryan Deutsch, HM John Robbins, HM 2003-04 Matt Warnock, HM Matt Johnston, HM GCAA PING All-Region 2020-21 Andrew Beckler 2018-19 Blake Allen 2008-09 Matt Ewald 2007-08 Ryan Deutsch Matt Ewald Matt Lazzo John Robbins Matt Salome 2006-07 Ryan Deutsch Matt Ewald Matt Lazzo John Robbins 2005-06 Taylor Dunham Jeremiah Nelson Matt Ewald 2004-05 Ryan Deutsch Chris McGown Jeremiah Nelson Paul Resner Matt Warnock 2003-04 Matt Warnock Matt Johnston MIAA Academic Honor Roll 2020-21 Hayden Beck Andrew Beckler Grant Brennenman Chase Dillon Daniel Duffin Sam Majors Griffin Mott Kade Prentice Cameron Riley Caden Vanlandingham Jackson Wexler Dawson Wills Peyton Wilson 2019-20 Blake Allen Andrew Beckler Grant Brennenman Sam Majors Griffin Mott Caden Vanlandingham Jackson Wexler Dawson Wills Peyton Wilson
2018-19 Blake Allen Andrew Beckler Brooks Brown Chase Dillon Brock Falley Griffin Mott Jackson Wexler Dawson Wills Turner Wintz 2017-18 Blake Allen Brooks Brown Jared Burns Chase Coble Brock Falley Austin Kang Colton Massey Narito Mendez Whit Parker Turner Wintz 2016-17 Tristan Abts Garret Allen Ivan Amarilla Brooks Brown Brock Falley Alex Green Narito Mendez Carson Roberts Drew Sangberg Turner Wintz 2015-16 Tristan Abts Garret Allen Ivan Amarilla Brock Falley Alex Green Jordan Hecker Ronnie McHenry Carson Roberts Drew Sandburg Justice Valdivia 2014-15 Garret Allen Bradley Hutton Matthew Willingham Alex Green Carson Roberts Ronnie McHenry Ivan Amarilla Samuel Toillion Drew Sandburg Jordan Hecker Brock Falley Narito Mendez 2013-14 Matthew Carson Bradley Hutton Ronnie McHenry Blake Porter Carson Roberts Garret Allen Alex Green 2012-13 Ronnie McHenry Blake Porter Sam Schulte Kurt Walker 2011-12 Riley Piles Sam Schulte 2010-11 Miles Christensen Jeffery Jarvis Riley Piles
2009-10 Miles Christensen Jeffery Jarvis Riley Piles 2008-09 Matt Ewald Riley Piles Sam Wmpe Dustin Yeager 2007-08 Matt Ewald Daniel Hersch John Robbins Sam Wempe Dustin Yeager 2006-07 Taylor Dunham Matt Ewald Spencer Hemmingway Daniel Hersch Sam Wempe 2005-06 Matt Bish Ryan Deutsch Taylor Dunham Daniel Hersch Jeremiah Nelson Jason Robbins John Robbins Matt Warnock Sam Wempe 2004-05 Tyler Alt Taylor Dunham Spencer Hemmingway Chris McGown Paul Resner Jason Robbins Matt Warnock 2003-04 Paul Resner Jason Robbins Matt Warnock MIAA Scholar Athlete 2020-21 Andrew Beckler Griffin Mott 2018-19 Andrew Beckler 2012-13 Sam Schulte 2009-10 Dustin Yeager 2004-05 Chris McGown 2003-04 Matt Johnston Chris McGown Matt Warnock CoSIDA Academic All-District 2020-21 Andrew Beckler, 1st 2008-09 Matt Ewald, 1st 2005-06 Matt Warnock, 2nd 2004-05 Chris McGown, 1st
CoSIDA Academic All-American 2008-09 Matt Ewald, 2nd 2004-05 Chris McGown, 1st Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar 2011-12 Riley Piles 2010-11 Riley Piles 2009-10 Dustin Yeager 2008-09 Matt Ewald Dustin Yeager 2007-08 Matt Ewald 2005-06 Matt Warnock 2004-05 Chris McGown Matt Warnock
Best Scoring Average, Career (min. 30 rounds) Since 1998
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Average Player Years Rounds
72.00 Andrew Beckler 2018-21 73.06 Matt Ewald 2005-09 73.37 Blake Allen 2016-20 74.77 Jared Burns 2015-20 74.77 Griffin Mott 2018-21 74.78 Dawson Wills 2018-21 74.88 Ryan Deutsch 2004-08 74.96 Ian Trebilcock 2016-21 74.98 Matt Salome 2007-09 75.07 Jeremiah Nelson 2004-06 75.46 Chris McGown 2003-05 75.64 Riley Piles 2008-12 75.65 John Robbins 2004-08 75.69 Matt Warnock 2002-06 75.78 Carson Roberts 2013-17 75.84 Ronnie McHenry 2012-16 75.90 Matt Lazzo 2006-10 76.00 Chase Coble 2016-18 76.04 Derek Dultmeier 2001-03 76.11 Taylor Dunham 2003-07
Strokes
67 4824 131 9571 95 6970 73 5458 57 4262 46 3440 125 9360 99 7421 63 4724 58 4354 61 4603 99 7488 86 6506 119 9007 72 5456 112 8494 109 8273 34 2584 50 3802 93 7078
Best Scoring Average, Season (min. 10 rounds) Since 1998
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 18. 19. 20.
Average
70.4 70.8 71.0 72.1 72.2 72.8 72.8 72.9 72.9 73.2 73.5 73.6 73.7 73.8 73.9 73.9 73.9 74.1 74.3 74.3
Player Season
Andrew Beckler Blake Allen Andrew Beckler Matt Ewald Blake Allen Griffin Mott Dawson Wills Matt Ewald Matt Ewald Ian Trebilcock Ian Trebilcock Carson Roberts Matt Lazzo Ryan Deutsch Blake Allen Andrew Beckler Matt Salome Trey Siegel Ryan Deutsch Jared Burns
2020-21 2019-20 2019-20 2008-09 2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2006-07 2007-08 2018-19 2019-20 2016-17 2007-08 2006-07 2017-18 2018-19 2007-08 2012-13 2007-08 2017-18
Rounds
26 13 13 34 28 13 13 35 33 28 13 28 33 35 27 28 33 25 32 27
Strokes
1831 921 923 2450 2022 946 946 2551 2407 2050 956 2061 2432 2583 1996 2070 2440 1853 2376 2007
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Jannica Beam Debbie Dumas Beth Fisher Michael Dritlein Jenny Klamm Jannica Beam Jannica Beam Rhonda Matzke Michael Dritlein Aaron Doonan Torrie Beauchamp Pat Colley Pat Colley
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Alyssa Carney Leanna Willer Brady Skeens Brady Skeens Alyssa Carney Darian Abram Faith Rottinghaus Faith Rottinghaus Lane Spiker Virgi Scardanzan Andrew Beckler
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2020-21 MIAA Scholar Athlete Award (3.5+ Cumulative GPA and an All-MIAA Award) Kros Bay Brett Ingram Tyler Geiman Andrew Beckler Griffon Mott Raul-Alin Dicu Bradley Eidenmueller Paul Haase
BSB BSB MBB MGO MGO MTEN MTEN MTEN
Marc Roura Casi Romain Henry Kevin Norville Bri Francis Jaycee Ginter Hadley Kerschen Marrit Mead Kelsey Gordon
Grant Brennenman Caden Vanlandingham Peyton Wilson Kael Ecord Mason Engelken Kevin Norville Paige Robbins Autymn Schreiner
MGO MGO MGO MXC/MT&F MT&F MT&F SB SB
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Allison Maxwell Faith Rottinghaus Nuria Barrientos Hunter Bentley Carlee Thompson Svea Crohn Kinsey Fields Cadence Lynn
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2020-21 MIAA Academic Honor Roll (3.0 or better Cumulative GPA) - 248 total Kros Bay Brant Bennett Connor Bond Britt Brown Adrian Burciaga Henry Claassen Parker Dunn Cole Emerson Wyatt Featherston Brock Gilliam Dalton Huggins Brett Ingram Otto Jones Cal Leonard Trevor Marrreel Trevor McCollum Braden Minor Ashton Paith Carson Sader Andrew Schmidtlein Jake Schroeder Michael Schurig Peter Shearer Calvin Steward Casey Steward Teagan Tamiya Mark Wanner Cole Warner Quinn Waterbury Julian Zamora Patrick Altenor Jacob Anderson Garret Barnette-Kruger Hudson Bentley Coby Brown Tyce Brown Hunter Browning Grant Bruner Carter Bussone CJ Callahan Mason Capper Zach Cummings
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2019-20 Season Flashback
Chris Herron Volleyball
Jeff Stromgren Golf
Cameron Babb T/F & CC (M/W)
Davy Phillips Soccer
Team
Overall W/L
MIAA W/L
MIAA Finish
MIAA Tourney
ncaa Postseason
Baseball
20-22
18-15
6th
Quarterfinals
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Basketball-M
20-7
16-6
2nd
Champions
Regional Semifinals
Basketball-W
12-12
11-11
8th
Semifinals
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Cross Country-M
The fall 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Cross Country-W
The fall 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Football
The fall 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Golf Soccer Harley Douglas Baseball
Craig Schurig Football
Ron McHenry Basketball (W)
Brenda Holaday Softball
Kirby Ronning Tennis (M/W)
Brett Ballard Basketball (M)
122-27
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2nd National Championships (12th place)
The fall 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Softball
28-18
13-13
7th
Quarterfinals
Tennis-M
11-5
3-0
Tennis-W
17-3
7-1
2nd
Runner-up
Regional Runner-Up
Indoor Track-M
n/a
n/a
9th
n/a
1 partcipant
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Volleyball
The fall 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
1st in North Div. Runner-up
-Regional Semifinals
Soccer and volleyball played a conference-only shortened 2021 spring schedule, with no statistics being recorded during the games
ATHLETIC LEADERSHIP Loren FerrE’ - Athletic Director
Loren Ferré became Washburn’s director of athletics in February of 1996 after a six-year appointment at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S.D. Ferré is a dynamic leader who has implemented many internal changes within the athletic department since arriving on campus. While at Washburn all of the athletic facilities have been renovated or built from scratch including the $20 million indoor athletic facility, one of the best venues in the country. He has put increasing scholarships and departmental fund-raising at the top of his list. He has been at Washburn for 36 of the 42 MIAA titles won and 113 of the 123 NCAA appearances in school history. In 2005, Ferré was named the Central Region Athletic Director of the Year. At Washburn, Ferré has been instrumental in the establishment of a strong Ichabod Club support team and the raising of funds for athletic scholarships. While at BHSU, Ferré was also director of the Donald E. Young Sports Fitness Center, a 172,000 square foot, $10.2 million facility. During his Black Hills tenure, the athletics department nearly tripled its outside revenue, including large increases in ticket sales and scholarship funding. All 10 varsity teams won a conference title in his final three years. Before joining the staff at Black Hills State, Ferré spent 17 years at the University of North Texas. He was the director of the Coliseum (1987-90) and was the associate and assistant director since 1980. He held the post of event coordinator (1978-80). Ferré is a 1971 graduate of Texas Christian University, earning a bachelor of arts degree. He earned a master’s in journalism from North Texas in 1982. Ferré also served a three-year term as Chair of the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball South Central Regional Chairman. Ferré and his wife Sarah, have two daughters, Caitlin and Hope.
Athletic Director History at Washburn M.W. Axtell Dr. John Outland Garfield Weede Dr. Bob Stewart William L Driver Glen Gray Albert R. Kennedy Elmer Ernest Bearg Dwight Ream Glenn Vosburg George Woodward No athletic director Elmer Ernest Bearg Elmer “Gus” Holm Dee Errickson Dick Godlove Bill Jennings Michael Sarkesian Pete Martin Ed Head Glenn Cafer Jerry Robertson Greg Staufer - Interim Richard Johanningmeier Janet Degginger - Interim Loren Ferré
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Kyle Allen Athletic Trainer
Rick Attig Assistant Track and Field Coach
Cameron Babb Head Track and Field and Cross Country Coach
Brett Ballard Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Jordan Banks Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Conlan birdsall Athletic Communications Intern
Gene Cassell Asst. Athletic Director Athletic Communications
Jordan Cooper Assistant Baseball Coach
Shayla Conner Assistant Volleyball Coach
Connor Crimmins Assistant Baseball Coach
Kalen Davis Athletic Trainer
Harley Douglas Head Baseball Coach
Loren Ferre’ Athletic Director
Miranda Gil Assistant Softball Coach
MIKE GODBOUT Facilities Director
David Granato Head Cross Country/Assistant Track and Field
Brette Herber Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Chris Herron Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
Jessica Hillebert Assistant Soccer Coach
Eric Hinostroza Assistant Baseball Coach
Brenda Holaday Head Softball Coach
CHuck hollwedel Olympic Sports Strength & Conditioning Coordinator
Matt Hutchinson Director of Marketing and Promotions
Steve Ice Head Athletic Trainer
Taylor Kirk Assistant Softball Coach
Brittany Lauritsen Asst. Athletic Director Compliance/SWA
Jeannette Luedke Athletic Business and Ticketing Manager
COACHES AND STAFF Brock Luke Assistant Football Coach Co-Defensive Coordinator
Ron McHenry Head Women’s Basketball Coach
ronnie mchenry Head Golf Coach
Allyssa Mohney Athletic Trainer
LaRon Moore Assistant Football Coach Defensive Secondary
John Mullican Faculty Athletics Representative
Marshall O’Brien Assistant Track and Field Coach
Josh Osborn Assistant Football Coach Wide Receivers Coach
Davy Phillips Head Women’s Soccer Coach
David Price Assistant Tennis Coach
Jonathan rainey Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Kirby ronning Head Tennis Coach
Craig Schurig Head Football Coach
Jeff Schwinn Assistant Football Coach Offensive Coordinator
dane simoneau Assistant Football Coach
Joy Smith Assistant Athletic Communications Director
KRistan Todd Athletic Trainer
David Trupp Director of Washburn Strength/Conditioning
Zach Watkins Assistant Football Coach Co-Defensive Coordinator
Ron Wessel Head Equipment Manager
Erika Yoder Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Taylor Zordel Assistant Softball
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Washburn athletics has some of the finest facilities in not only the MIAA but in the nation. Below is a listing of the facilities and their capacities ... Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility 1,500 // 200m Banked Indoor Track and Field Competition Venue and 110-yard Turf Practice Field Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl 7,200 // Home of football and soccer Lee Arena 3,907 // Home of men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball Falley Field 800 // Home of baseball Washburn Tennis Complex 100 // Home of men’s and women’s tennis Washburn Softball Complex 500 // Home of softball The Capitol Federal Savings Strength & Condition Center 12,000 square foot training center
WASHBURN FACILITIES
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The Whiting Field house expansion project was a $7.2 million renovation completed prior to the 2010-11 school year and is one of the largest training facilities in the MIAA.
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There are more than 12,000 square feet of workout space inside the weight room facility.
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There are 21 weight platforms for multiple teams to use at the same time.
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A 39-yard warm up lane made from field turf gives student athletes an area to jog and loosen up and cool down after their workouts.
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The Washburn Athletic Training center was renovated in 2012 and features a Hydroworx aquatic therapy pool along with additional therapy and injury prevention equipment and treatment options.
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by the numbers
900 Hours 130 Visits 18 Schools and Organizations 1 Community
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The Washburn Student Athlete Advisory Committee holds an annual “Bowling with the Bods” event for the Special Olympics where student-athletes from every Washburn team participate. In addition, student-athletes from various teams take part in different volunteering engagements throughout the year, including:
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Veteran’s Hospital
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Animal Shelters
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Special Olympics
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Gear Up Topeka Soccer Camps
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Food Bank Can Collection
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Lowman Hill Elementary (Topeka) School and Field Day Events
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Harvesters Community Food Network
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The Washburn ‘Bods Care program Bods Care expands programming for the SAAC organization by bringing in speakers, organizing career development seminars, and expanding outreach of our student-athletes.
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IN THE COMMUNITY
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Topeka is the capital city in Kansas, and the largest among all MIAA schools with more than 125,000 people calling #TopCity home ... •
There are more than 3,500 hotel rooms and over 200 restaurants available in Topeka.
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Just minutes from the Washburn campus, the Topeka Zoo features over 250 animals and one of the first indoor tropical rain forests in the United States.
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There are many historical places to visit, including the Brown vs. Board of Education site, the State Capitol building and the Kansas Museum of History.
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Events such as the Apple Festival and Railroad Festival show off Topeka’s history, as well as events like Fiesta Mexicana, Germanfest, Juneteenth, the Mulvane Art Festival and many more that give a taste of the many diverse backgrounds we have living here.
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The Kansas Governor’s Residence is the smallest occupied governor’s residence in the United States, but sits on the largest piece of property. More than 200 acres of nature, jogging and walking trails, and ponds surround the resi-
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Heartland Park is a major drag racing and road racing course.
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With unique boutiques, specialty shops and the recently updated West Ridge mall, Topeka is a shopper’s paradise.
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From a late-night meal, to live music and excitement, Topeka has a variety of venues, bars and clubs to explore. Catch the big game at a sports bar with great appetizers and drink specials. Kick up your heels to country music classics on a big dance floor. Hear the best in up-and-coming bands at a neighborhood dive bar, or take a short road trip to the casinos located just north of the city.
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Topeka gives visitors from small towns a big-city feel, while providing students from major metropolitan areas a more manageable environment.
ABOUT TOPEKA
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The 2021-22 Washburn University Golf Media Guide is intended to provide information for writers, broadcasters, sports editors, sports information personnel and fans who follow the Ichabods. Material in the guide was current as of the printing deadline of January 25, 2022. ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE The Washburn University Sports Information Office is located in room 253 inside Whiting Field House. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday though Friday. Phone: 785-670-1791; Fax: 785-670-1091. You may e-mail the SID office at athletics@washburn.edu. ICHABODS ON THE INTERNET For the most up-to-the minute coverage of Ichabod golf on the World Wide Web, go to wusports.com, the official web site of the Washburn University Athletic Department. In addition to updated results, statistics and game stories, you can find photos, player and coach biographies, schedule and roster information and weekly releases on the Ichabod golf program.
MEDIA INFORMATION Washburn athletic communications office Gene Cassell is in his 23rd season as Washburn’s Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications after starting in December 1998. Cassell is a 1997 graduate from Northwest Missouri State University, where he graduated with a BS in journalism with a minor in broadcasting. He also graduated with his master’s degree in communication and leadership from Washburn in December 2020. Besides overseeing the media relations of Washburn’s 18 athletic teams, he is the Chairman of CoSIDA and Publications Contest Committee and served five years as a D2SIDA Regional Representative. He is the regional coordinator for the D2CCA all-region volleyball team, a former member of the Don Hansen Football Gazette all-region committee and served 17-years on the MIAA Basketball Tournament Committee. Cassell is also the winningest golf coach in Washburn history leading them to a win at the Central Christian Challenge event then promptly retiring from the position with a 1-0 career record. The WU Athletic Communications office has received 179 citations for excellence for office publications, including 77 best in the nation, 58 second-place finishes and 23 best covers in the nation since Cassell arrived at Washburn. Cassell and his wife, Regina, live in Topeka with their two sons, Jacob and Jared. The family dog, Zelda, is also an original Ichadog for Washburn Athletics. Regina is the director of student publications and is a senior professor in the Washburn mass media department.
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Joy Smith joined the Washburn Athletic Department in August, 2019 as a full-time assistant after spending the previous 10 months as an intern in the office. She is responsible for the media relations efforts of volleyball, women's basketball and the baseball team. Before arriving at Washburn, Smith interned at the University of Central Missouri's Athletic Department for the 2017-18 school year. She covered cross country, track and field and assisted with eight other varsity teams, including the 2017 Division II Women's Soccer National Champions and the 2018 Division II Women's Basketball National Champions. Smith graduated from Central Missouri with a bachelor's of science in sport management with a minor in business administration. The Blue Springs, Mo., native resides in Topeka, Kan.
Conlan Birdsall joins the Washburn Athletic Department this year as an Athletic Communications Intern. He will be the main contact for the Washburn Ichabod golf, women’s soccer and men’s and women’s tennis programs. Birdsall graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications with a minor in Statistics in 2021. While attending Florida, he worked as a broadcaster with Santa Fe College and the Florida Collegiate Summer League. He was the voice for volleyball, women and men’s basketball, softball, and baseball teams at Santa Fe. Birdsall originally from Pasadena, MD.