2022-23 Washburn Golf Media Guide

2022-23 WASHBURN ICHABODS

2022-23 Washburn Ichabod Golf Roster

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Back row, left to right: Head coach Ronnie McHenry, Kade Prentice, Cade Uhlenhake, Jack Baker, Gavin Wilhelm, Cooper Ward, Max Ullan, and Ron McHenry. Front row, left to right: Grant Brenneman, Daniel Duffin, James Hill, Zach Vandervoort, Caden Vanlandingham, Dawson Wills, Michael Bessenbacher and Jackson Wexler.

2022-23 WASHBURN ICHABODS

2022-23 Washburn Ichabod Golf Schedule/Results

2022-23 Washburn Ichabod Golf Quick Facts

Washburn Facts

Location: Topeka, Kan.

Founded: 1865

Nickname: Ichabods

Colors: Yale Blue and White

President: Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek

Athletic Director: Loren Ferré

Team Information

Head Golf Coach: Ronnie McHenry

Season at Washburn: Second

Alma Mater: Washburn

Office Phone: 785-670-1764

Email: ronnie.mchenry@washburn.edu

2021-22 MIAA Finish: Seventh

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:

Kyle Manthe

Office Phone: 785-760-1974

Email: kyle.manthe@washburn.edu

Washburn Golf 2022-23 Outlook

After two shortened seasons, Washburn golf was able to complete a full fall and spring season in 2021-22 and were able to continue some of its previous success. The Ichabods return nine players and add four to the 2022-23 squad in the form of two transfers and two freshmen under second year head coach Ronnie McHenry.

In the 21-22 season Washburn finished in the top-three of four tournaments, with one win at the Warrior Invitational. At the MIAA Championships the Ichabods finished seventh with two individuals Cade Uhlenhake and Dawson Wills, qualifying for the NCAA Central/Midwest Regional.

The pair were also named All-MIAA first team selections and Wills was named to the 2022 NCAA Division II PING All-Central Region team while Uhlenhake earned MIAA Scholar Athlete honors.

Wills and Uhlenhake highlight the group of nine returners and are joined by Jackson Wexler, Daniel Duffin, Kade Prentice and Caden Vanlandingham who each have more than 30 rounds of experience at Washburn. Cooper Ward, Michael Bessenbacher and Grant Brenneman round out the returning group for Washburn.

Jack Baker and Max Ullan each join the team as transfers in 2022-23, with Baker as a junior from Kansas State and Ullan as a graduate student from Gustavus Adolphus College. The pair played 31 combined rounds in the fall for the Ichabods and each hold average round finishes of under 76. James Hill and Zach Vandervoort join Washburn from the prep ranks and have played eight combined rounds in their Washburn careers so far.

In the fall of 2022, the Ichabods competed in six tournaments, finishing in the top-three of four of them, including winning the Ichabod Invitational in the team’s only home tournament of the season. Wills is off to a strong start, averaging a career-best 72.29 strokes per round, and has finished in the top-five of two events. Uhlenhake is just behind, with a 72.35 average and has placed top-10 in four of the six events.

Prentice and Duffin are also both off to strong starts to their junior seasons, with averages of 74.06 and 74.44 respectively. Prentice has finished in the top-10 twice and once in the top-five.

The spring season will consist of four more tournaments, beginning with the Houston Classic in Humble, Tex., starting on Feb. 13. After four regular season tournaments the MIAA Men’s Golf Championship will be hosted in Bolivar, Mo., from April 17-19, with the NCAA Midwest/Central Super Regional Championship taking place beginning May 11 in Winona, Minn.

Dawson Wills (left) and Cade Uhlenhake (right) were each named first team all-MIAA selections in 2021-22 and return for the 2022-23 season

Background: A transfer from Kansas State where he played in one event in 2021 … a four-time all-city and all-state selection in high school winning the individual league tourney as a senior and won city, league and regionals as a junior.

Personal: Son of John and Martha Baker … three sisters, Maureen, Mia and Megan … majoring in business marketing.

Career Stats

2022-23 Washburn Ichabod Golf Washburn Career Statistics (Feb 16, 2023)

Jack Baker

Michael Bessenbacher

MICHAEL BESSENBACHER

6-0 • 215 • JUNIOR KANSAS CITY, MO. ROCKHURST HS

At Washburn

Played 18 rounds of golf and has a career stroke average of 76.44 ... he hit a career-low round of 68 his freshman year and has placed top 10 twice.

As a sophomore in 2021-22

Competed with the team in the Oak Tree Invitational ... he stroked rounds of 85, 86, and 77 for a total score of 248 in three rounds.

As a freshman 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.

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.

Personal

Majoring in general business.

Career Stats

Michael Bessenbacher

Grant Brennenman

6-0 • 160 • JUNIOR

HESSTON, KAN. HESSTON HS

At Washburn

Has a 83.57 stroke average through three events and seven rounds played… three-time MIAA Academic Honor Roll member and three-time Academic Excellence member.

As a sophomore in 2021-22

Played as an individual in the Washburn Invitational ... he averaged an 84 through three rounds of golf ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll and was an MIAA Academic Excellence award winner.

As a freshman 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.

As a freshman in 2019-20 Sat out the season as a redshirt ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll and was an MIAA Academic Excellence award winner.

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.

Personal: Son of Christy and Jim Brenneman ... has one sister, Kylie Brenneman ... major is exploratory.

Career Stats

Daniel Duffin

WASHBURN ICHABODS DANIEL DUFFIN

6-1 • 210 • JUNIOR LIBERTY, MO. LIBERTY NORTH HS

At Washburn

Played in 12 events as an Ichabod ... holds a career-stroke average of 76.77 in 30 rounds of golf and placed in the top-10 once ... hit a career-low 70 at The Mule his sophomore season ... two-time MIAA Academic Honor Roll member.

As a sophomore in 2021-22

Competed in ten events throughout the season ... played with the team in the Washburn Invitational, Watkins Invitational, Holiday Inn Express Classic, FHSU Tigers Classic, Warrior Invitational, Oak Tree Invitational, Lion Invitational, The Mule, and the MIAA Championship ... competed as a individual in the NSU Golf Classic ... had a stroke average of 76.81 in 26 total rounds ... hit a career-low round of 70 at The Mule ... he placed top-10 for the first time in his career at the Warrior Invitational ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

2022-23 Washburn Career

As a freshman 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.

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 all-league 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.

Personal: Son of Gary and Martha Duffin … two sisters, Mary Kate and Maggie … sister Mary Kate golfed at Central Missouri … majoring in finance.

Career Stats

Daniel Duffin

James Hill

JAMES HILL 5-11 • 15 • FRESHMAN

ANDOVER, KAN. ANDOVER HS

Background: As a senior he placed fourth individually at the 5A state championships … a first team all-state, all-league and all-metro … finished in the top 10 of every match of his senior season with four fourth-place finishes, two second-place finishes and one win … finished 13th at the state championship as a junior placing third at the regional meet and was runner up at the league meet … a first team allleague selection and a second team all-metro selection … only freshman to letter his first year in high school

Personal: Son of Carl and Randi Hill … a sister, Madison … a brother, Barrett … majoring in finance.

Career Stats

Kade Prentice

At Washburn

6-3 • 190 • JUNIOR OVERLAND PARK, KAN. BLUE VALLEY HS

2022-23 Washburn Ichabod Golf Washburn Career Statistics (Feb 16, 2023)

Played in five events with a stroke average on 77.69 in 13 rounds ... hit a career-low round of 71 in The Mule during his sophomore season ... two-time member of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

As a sophomore in 2021-22

Played in three total events ... competed with the team in The Mule and the MIAA Championships ... competed as an individual in the Washburn Invitational ... held a 77.11 stroke average in nine rounds and hit a low-round of 71 in The Mule ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

As a freshman 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: 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 finance.

Career Stats

6-2 • 215 • JUNIOR

OVERLAND PARK, KAN.

BLUE VALLEY WEST HS

As a sophomore in 2021-22

Competed in all 11 events in his first season as an Ichabod ... held a stroke average of 73.60 in 30 rounds and hot a low-round of 68 in the first round of the NCAA DII Midwest/Central Regional ... he moved into fourth all-time in career scoring average (73.60) with a minimum 30 rounds in his first season ... he placed top-5 in the Washburn Invitational and top-10 in three other events ... he earned All-MIAA First Team honors while placing tenth in the conference.

Prior to Washburn: 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.

Amateur: Played in the U.S. Junior Amateur at Inverness Club in Toledo ... ranked No. 103 in his class according to Junior Golf Scoreboard, which also ranks him No. 172 overall ... earned Class 6A All-State honors in 2016, 2017 and 2018 ... finished third at the state championships in both 2017 and 2018 ... named to the Eastern Kansas League All-Conference Team in 2016, 2017 and 2018 ... was the league’s individual champion and Player of the Year in 2018 ... has finished among the top-10 leaders in the last four AJGA tournaments he’s played and is listed No. 199 in the 2019 class by the Rolex AJGA rankings.

Personal: Son of Todd and Erin Uhlenhake ... his sister, Peyton, played volleyball at Arkansas State.

Career Stats

MINN.

HS

Before Washburn: Was a four-year member of the golf team at Gustavus Adolphus College (Minn.) ... in the 2021-22 season, he helped the team reach the national championships and finished the year with several awards, including All-American, All-Region, All-MIAC, and was an Academic All-American ... as a junior, he earned a place on the All-MIAC and All-Region teams as well as being named an Academic All-American while the team was ranked in the top-10 in the country when the remainder of the season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic ... at the conclusion of his sophomore year, he was named to the All-MIAC team.

High School: Attended Blaine High School (Minnesota) where he competed in golf.

Personal: Pursuing his master’s in accounting.

Career Stats

5-9 • 165 • FRESHMAN

HEBRON, NEB. PRATT HS

Background: As a senior he placed fourth individually at the state championships for Thayer Central HS ... a first team all-state, conference champion, district champion ... set school and conference record of single lowest round with a 64 (-8) ... finished sixth at state as a junior at Pratt High school ... a first team all-state, league champion, regional champion, most consecutive top 10 finishes in school history ... named to All Star Preps best of Kansas in 2021 and 2019 ... first team all-state as a freshman ... member of NHS for three years and Academic all-state

Personal: Son of Steve and Amanda Vandervoort … two sisters, Michaela and Brielle … majoring in business finance.

Career Stats

Caden

CADEN VANLANDINGHAM

6-0 • 145 • JUNIOR

WICHITA, KAN. TRINITY ACADEMY

At Washburn

Has competed in 11 events and holds a 77.26 through 27 rounds… three-time MIAA Academic Honor Roll member and three-time Academic Excellence award recipient.

As a sophomore in 2021-22

Played in five events ... competed with the team in the Washburn Invitational, NSU Golf Classic, and the Watkins Invitational ... competed as an individual in the FHSU Tigers Classic and the Warrior Invitational ... had a stroke average of 77.23 in 13 rounds and hit a low-round of 71 at the FHSU Tigers Classic ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll and received Academic Excellence honors.

As a freshman 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.

As a freshman 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 finance.

Career Stats

Cooper Ward

6-5 • 195 • SOPHOMORE

WICHITA, KAN. ANDOVER CENTRAL HS

As a freshman in 2021-22

Played as an individual in the Washburn Invitational ... in three rounds he averaged a 80.67 ... hit a 73 in the final round of the event.

High School: Competed in golf for Andover Central ... at the conclusion of his sophomore season, was named second team all-League 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.

2022-23 Washburn Career

Career Stats

Cooper Ward

6-1 • 160 • SENIOR LENEXA, KAN. OLATHE NORTHWEST HS

At Washburn

Has appeared in 22 events playing 58 rounds recording a 76.36 stroke average … has an individual head-to-head record of 1068-788 (.575) ... hit a career-low 68 in his sophomore season at the NSU Clasiisc ... placed top-5 in one event and top-10 in another event ... a four-time member of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

As a junior in 2021-22

Played in 10 events with a stroke average of 75.96 through 27 rounds of golf ... placed a season high tied for 19th in the Washburn Invitational and hit a low round of 71 three times ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

2022-23 Washburn Career

As a sophomore in 2020-21

Competed in nine events for the Ichabods with a stroke average of 77.13 through 23 rounds … had a season best third place individual finish at the MIAA Championships… shot 6-over par on the season… had a career low round of 68 at the NSU Classic… named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

As a sophomore 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.

As a freshman 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 ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

Background: Four year letter-winner and three-time state qualifier ... 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.

Career Stats

Jackson Wexler

6-5 • 170 • FRESHMAN

TOPEKA, KAN. SEAMAN HS

In 2022: (football) Appeared in nine games recording seven punts for 334 yards averaging 47.7 yards per punt with a long of 66 against Emporia State … a member of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

Background: A second-team all-county and honorable mention all-5A and all-league as placekicker … also a first-team all-league and all-city selection in soccer his senior season … as a junior he was honorable mention all-league in soccer and a first-team all-city and second-team all-league pick in golf … his sophomore season he was an all-league honorable mention selection.

Personal: Son of Glendon and Sara … a sister Kinley … majoring in finance.

Career Stats

Wills

Gavin Wilhelm

6-1 • 175 • SENIOR CHASKA, MINN. CHASKA HS

At Washburn

Has competed in 21 events with four winsand seven top-five finishes playing 76 rounds with a career stroke average of 74.29 … was selected as an individual for regionals his junior season ... hit a career-low of 66 his freshman and junior season ... fifth all-time in career scoring average (74.29) ... seventh all-time in career won-lost percentage (.733) ... received All-MIAA First Team honors his junior season ... four-time MIAA Academic Honor Roll member.

As a junior in 2021-22

Played in all 12 events for the Ichabods this season ... held a stroke average of 73.53 over 30 rounds ... was individual champion in four events and placed top-10 at the MIAA Championships ... tied a career-low round of 66 in the second round of the Holiday Inn Express Classic... shot two-over par for the season ... selected as an individual in the NCAA Midwest/Central Regional ... earned All-MIAA First Team honors ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

As a sophomore 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.

As a sophomore in 2019-20

Played in all six rounds recording a top-five finish and a stroke average of 73.50 in the COVID-shortened season … placed in the top-20 at three events with a season-best third-place finish at the 21st Annual NSU Golf Classic shooting five-under par ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

As a freshman 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 ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

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 All-Conference honorable mention accolades ... a three-time All-Conference selection ... 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.

Career Stats

COACHING EXPERIENCE

>> Washburn University

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

>> Washburn, 2012-2016

EDUCATION

>> Washburn, 2016

Ronnie McHenRy

HEAD COACH

SECOND SEASON AT WASHBURN

Former Ichabod golfer Ronnie McHenry enters his second season as the head coach in 2022-23 after spending two seasons as the team’s volunteer assistant.

In his first season McHenry helped lead Washburn to four top-three finishes and earned his first tournament win as head coach at The Warrior Invitational on Mar. 8, 2022. 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.

In the fall of 2022 Washburn earned three more top-three finishes under McHenry and earned another tournament win at the Washburn Invitational Oct. 4, 2022.

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 a volunteer assistant for the Golf team and was previously Washburn’s head Women’s Basketball coach. His sisters, Dani and Sami, both played basketball and volleyball at Washburn.

COACHING EXPERIENCE

>> Washburn University

Head Coach (1993-2000)

EDUCATION

>> Washburn, 1985

>> Wichita State, 1987

Ron McHenRy

VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACH FIRST SEASON

Ron McHenry concluded his 22nd season as the Washburn women’s basketball head coach in 2021-22 and joined the Washburn men’s golf team in the fall of 2022 to serve as a volunteer assistant coach for his son, Ronnie.

McHenry, a national champion in 2004-05, is the program’s winningest coach with a record of 490-180 (.731) in his 22 years at Washburn after becoming the head coach in the 2000-01 season. He’s 294-128 (.697) in his career in MIAA games and 249-67 (.788) coaching in Lee Arena.

McHenry has won eight MIAA titles and seven MIAA tournament titles at Washburn. He’s a four-time MIAA Coach of the Year and a two-time region coach of the year. McHenry was named the women’s basketball head coach on May 8, 2000.

Prior to his appointment, McHenry spent the previous 11 seasons as a member of the men’s basketball coaching staff under legendary coach Bob Chipman. He was a part of 243 wins while also guiding the men’s golf team for eight seasons as head coach.

McHenry and his wife, Mischa, have three children, Dani, Sami and Ronnie. Ronnie was a member of the Washburn golf team (2012-16) and was named the Ichabods’ head coach during the summer of 2021. McHenry’s daughters Dani and Sami both played basketball and volleyball at Washburn. Dani is a Class of 2016 member of the Washburn Athletic Hall of Fame.

2021-22 Team Results

2021-22 Overall Stroke Averages

MICHAEL BESSENBACHER

GRANT BRENNENMAN

CHASE

2021-22 Individual Results

2022-23 WASHBURN ICHABODS

2021-22 Individual Results

CADEN VANLANDINGHAM

2022-23 WASHBURN ICHABODS

2021-22 Individual Results

Junior Daniel Duffin

Junior Kade Prentice

2021-22 Team Low Rounds

2021-22 Individual Low Rounds

(1st round)

3. 68 (-3) - Dawson Wills, Washburn Invitational, 9/13-14/2021 (3rd round)

(-3) - Dawson Wills, Watkins Invitational, 9/27/2021-09/28/2021 (1st round)

(-3) - Dawson Wills, Warrior Invitational, 3/7-8/2022 (2nd round)

6. 69 (-2) - Cade Uhlenhake, Washburn Invitational, 9/13-14/2021 (3rd round)

(-2) - Dawson Wills, 23rd Annual NSU Golf Classic, 9/20-21/2021 (1st round)

69 (-2) - Cade Uhlenhake, 23rd Annual NSU Golf Classic, 9/20-21/2021 (2nd round)

69 (-2) - Hayden Beck, 23rd Annual NSU Golf Classic, 9/20-21/2021 (2nd round)

70 (-2) - Dawson Wills, Watkins Invitational, 9/27/2021-09/28/2021 (2nd round)

11. 70 (-1) - Dawson Wills, Washburn Invitational, 9/13-14/2021 (2nd round)

70 (-1) - Cameron Riley, 23rd Annual NSU Golf Classic, 9/20-21/2021 (1st round)

70 (-1) - Cade Uhlenhake, Holiday Inn Express Classic, 10/11-12/2021 (2nd round) 71 (-1) - Cade Uhlenhake, Watkins Invitational, 9/27/2021-09/28/2021 (2nd round)

71 (-1) - Jackson Wexler, Lion Invitational, 03/21-22/22 (1st round) 71 (-1) - Cade Uhlenhake, 2022 MIAA Men’s Golf Championships, 4/18-19/2022 (2nd round)

Career Statistics - Active Players

Award Winners

All-MIAA

2021-22

Cade Uhlenhake

Dawson Wills

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

2021-22

Cade Uhlenhake

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

Best Scoring Average, Season (min. 10 rounds) Since 1998

ABOUT WASHBURN

Washburn is a top-notch university in an urban setting where students are becoming their best selves.

Nestled in the heart of Topeka - the capital city with about 127 thousand residents - Washburn offers students from small towns a big-city feel, while providing students from major metropolitan areas a more manageable environment.

Washburn’s beautiful campus - on 160 acres - is easy to navigate with

THIS IS WASHBURN

• Affordable education: Tuition is charged per credit. If you’re from Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma or Texas, you’ll pay resident tuition!

• Student/faculty ratio: 17:1. And 49 percent of undergraduate courses have fewer than 20 students.

• Courses taught by experienced faculty: 81 percent of Washburn’s full-time faculty members hold doctorates or the highest degree awarded in their discipline. No courses are taught by graduate teaching assistants. This means undergraduate students work directly with professors in courses, research and other projects.

• Academic options: More than 200 courses of study are offered.

• Nationally recognized: U.S News and World Report has recognized Washburn for its low student debt upon graduation.

• Graduate with experience: More than 1,000 Washburn students participate in an internship each year. In several majors an internship or other hands-on experience in a professional work environment is required for graduation.

state-of-the art facilities. Our Tech campus on Huntoon offers industrystandard programs leading to in-demand jobs. And with our low student/ faculty ratio and small classes, you’re going to get to know your professors.

Internally, we’re organized into five schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the School of Applied Studies, the Business School, the School of Nursing, the School of Law and the Washburn Institute of Technology (Washburn Tech.)

• Public or private? Washburn is publicly funded, independently governed and state coordinated. In addition to funding from city and county taxes, Washburn receives financial support from the State of Kansas.

• Academics are a priority: On-campus tutoring options, study centers and the First Year Experience program are

JuliAnn Mazachek

The Washburn University Board of Regents announced Jan. 11, 2023 that JuliAnn Mazachek has been chosen as the university's 15th president and first woman president.

Mazachek is returning to Topeka after serving as president of Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas since last May. Prior to her time at MSU Texas, Mazachek spent 30 years at Washburn University in various leadership roles.

Mazachek joined the Washburn family in 1992 as an assistant professor of accounting after earning a master’s degree in business administration and a doctorate in accounting from the University of Kansas. She rose through the Washburn University School of Business and became dean in 1998.

In 2002, Mazachek was named president and CEO of the Washburn University Alumni Association and Foundation. In that role, she oversaw all aspects of fundraising, alumni and stew- ardship programs in addition to the investment management of nearly $200 million in gift assets.

Mazachek was named interim vice president for academic affairs at Washburn University in 2016, a position she held permanently following a national search. As the chief academic officer, she provided leadership to Washburn University’s six colleges and schools, overseeing the University’s interdisciplinary programs, academic resources, support units, instructional programs and academic priorities.

During her career, Mazachek has won numerous awards and is considered a trusted leader in community affairs. While in Topeka, she served on several boards including Heritage National Bank, Greater Topeka Partnership and the Boy Scouts of America Jayhawk Area Council. She and her husband, Keith, have three adult children. Two of them are Washburn alumni, Garrett, ’14, and Kara, ’16, as are many members of their extended family.

Mazachek replaces Dr. Jerry Farley who served as the university’s president for 25 years before retiring Sept. 30, 2022.

THIS IS WASHBURN

Academic Programs

Washburn offers more than 200 programs leading to certification, associate, bachelor, master’s and juris doctor degrees through the College of Arts and Sciences and the schools of Applied Studies, Business, Law and Nursing.

Accounting

Actuarial Science

Advanced Health Care Technology

Advanced Systems Technology

Anthropology

Applied Media

Art

Art Education

Art History

Auto Collision Repair

Automotive Service Technician

Biochemistry

Biology

Building Automation Systems

Building Technology

Business Bookkeeping & Accounting

Cabinet/Millwork

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Certified Production Technician

Chemistry

Climate and Energy Control

Technologies

Commercial Driver License (CDL)

Commercial and Heavy Construction

Communication and Leadership

Communication Studies

Computer Information Sciences

Contemporary Journalism Cosmetology

Creative Advertising

Criminal Justice

Culinary Arts

Diesel Technology

Digital Forensics

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Early Childhood Professional Economics

Education

Electricity

Emergency Communications

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Engineering

English

Entrepreneurship Certificate

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Environmental Biology

Exercise Science

Exercise and Rehabilitation Science

Fast-Track CDL

Fast Track Machine Tool

Fast-Track Welding

Film and Video Finance

fitness

Forensic Anthropology

Forensic Chemistry

Forensic Science

French General Business General Sciences

Gerontology

Graphics Technology

Health Care Post Graduate Certificate

Health Care Technology

Health and Fitness Promotion

Health Information Technology

Health Information Coding

Health Science

Health Services Administration

Heavy Diesel Construction Technology History

Home Health Aide

Human Services

Information Systems Technology

Integrated Studies

International Business Kansas Insurance Certificate

Kansas Studies

Kinesiology

Latin American, Caribbean & Latino

Studies

Juris Doctor

Leadership Studies

Legal Office

Legal Office Professional

Legal Studies

Liberal Studies

LL.M. in Global Legal Studies

Locomotive Diesel Technology

Nursing (LPN-BSN)

Machine Tool Management

Marketing

Mass Media

Master of Accountancy (Dual Degree)

Master of Business Administration (Dual Degree)

Master of Criminal Justice (Dual Degree)

Master of Accountancy

Master of Business Administration

Master of Studies in Law

Master of Social Work (Dual Degree)

Mathematics

Medical Imaging

Medical Laboratory Science

Medical Office Specialist

Molecular Biology / Biotechnology

MRI

Music

Music Education

Music Performance

Non-Profit Management

Non-Profit Management

Nursing (BSN)

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Office Administration

Office Careers Technology

Peace, Justice & Conflict Resolution Studies

Philosophy

Phlebotomy

Physical Education

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physics

Political Science

Poverty Studies

Practical Nursing

Pre MBA

Pre-Med

Pre-Pharmacy

PMHNP

Psychology

Public & Non-Profit Management

Public Relations

Radiation Therapy

Radiologic Technology

Religious Studies

Respiratory Therapy

RN to BSN

Social Work

Sociology

Sonography

Spanish

Sport Management

Surgical Technology

Technical Drafting Technology Administration

Theatre

Trauma & Recovery Services

Ultrasound

Welding

Women’s & Gender Studies

NCAA Tournament Appearances (140)

MIAA Regular Season Championships (43)

1925 AAU NATIONAL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS

1987 NAIA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

2005 NCAA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

40 Academic All-Americans since joining NCAA Division II

2021-22 MIAA Scholar Athlete Award (3.5+ Cumulative GPA and earn All-MIAA HONORs)

Brett Ingram BSB

Casey Steward BSB

David Kibet MCC

Sierra Mortensen WCC

Brooks Peavler FB

Braden Rose FB

Mitch Schurig FB

Cade Uhlenhake GLF

David Kibet MXC

Ethan Thompson MXC

Elsa Cozine WXC

Kelsie Dent WXC

Sierra Mortensen WXC

Macy Parsley WXC

Grant Brenneman GLF

Caden Vanlandingham GLF

Kros Bay BSB

Henry Claassen BSB

Tyler Clark-Chiapparelli BSB

Parker Dunn BSB

Brett Ingram BSB

Otto Jones BSB

Trevor McCollum BSB

Andrew Schmidtlein BSB

Calvin Steward BSB

Teagan Tamiya BSB

Quinn Waterbury BSB

Brant Bennett BSB

Britt Brown BSB

Dalton Huggins BSB

Cal Leonard BSB

Trevor Marreel BSB

Jake Schroeder BSB

Michael Schurig BSB

Jared Sharp BSB

Casey Steward BSB

Cole Warner BSB

Julian Zamora BSB

Jack Brimacombe BSB

Easton Bruce BSB

Braden Burcham BSB

Max Clark BSB

Caeson Clarke BSB

John Cross BSB

Austin Gerety BSB

Wyatt Hardy BSB

Griffin Huiatt BSB

Michael Infranca BSB

Charlie Kiefer BSB

Dominic Lopez BSB

Jake Markert BSB

Cole Martino BSB

Shane Morrow BSB

Cale Savage BSB

Connor Scott BSB

Logan Shull BSB

Luke Shull BSB

Patrick Altenor FB

Jacob Anderson FB

Raul-Alin Dicu MTen

Sebastian Pjontek MTen

Daniel Bird MTen

Isabella Hohl WTF

Taylor Gonzales WTF

Virgi Scardanzan WTF

Romain Henry MTF

Hunter Bentley WBB

Raegan Wells WSOC

Mattie Miano WSOC

Paige Robbins SB

Autymn Schreiner SB

Marrit Mead SB

Hadley Kerschen SB

Jaycee Ginter SB

Ashton Friend SB

Svea Crohn WTen

Kinsey Fields WTen

Maja Jung WTen

Cadence Lynn WTen

Taylor Antonowich VB

Sydney Fitzgibbons VB

Kelsey Gordon VB

Allison Maxwell VB

2021-22 MIAA Academic Excellence Award (4.00 Cumulative GPA)

Peyton Wilson GLF

Raul-Alin Dicu MTen

Kael Ecord MTF

Mason Engelken MTF

Tom Haug MTF

Kelsie Dent WTF

Taylor Gonzales WTF

Darian Hillebert WTF

Natalie Lanman WTF

Sierra Mortensen WTF

Macy Parsley WTF

Virgi Scardanzan WTF

Nuria Barrientos WBB

Hunter Bentley WBB

Paige Robbins SB

Autymn Schreiner SB

Taylor Antonowich VB

Samantha Moburg VB

Faith Rottinghaus VB

Rhett Brown FB

Brycen Labertew FB

Lara Schmid WTEN

Megan Allacher WXC/T&F

Tessa Jeffery WXC/T&F

Faith Rottinghaus VB

Jalyn Stevenson VB

Lara Schmid WTEN

Tim Hammes MTEN

Khloe Schuckman WSOC

John Cross BSB

Eve Weber WXC/T&F

Olumide Adams MT&F

Gustav Morch MT&F

Easton Bruce BSB

2021-22 MIAA Academic Honor Roll (3.0 or better Cumulative GPA) - 312 total

Garret Barnette-Kruger FB

Hudson Bentley FB

Coby Brown FB

Tyce Brown FB

Hunter Browning FB

Grant Bruner FB

Carter Bussone FB

C.J. Callaghan FB

Mason Capper FB

Zach Cummings FB

Colton Dunkle FB

Will Evans FB

Jordan Finnesy FB

Andrew Funk FB

Ty Garrett FB

Jack Hamilton FB

Bergan Hofer FB

Joshua Hopkins FB

Jackson Kavanagh FB

Isaac Keener FB

Jacob Konarski FB

Kameron Lake FB

Gunner Lynch FB

Chase McCoy FB

Matthew Moore FB

C.J. Murray II FB

Brooks Peavler FB

Brent Peavler FB

Taylon Peters FB

Jamison Phelps FB

Daniel Piburn FB

Andrew Pujado FB

Wyatt Quest FB

Cauy Rokey FB

Braden Rose FB

Mitchell Schurig FB

Matthew Simmons FB

Kellen Simoncic FB

Micah Skebo FB

Caeden Spencer FB

Simeon Sullivan FB

Dane Terry FB

Alex Thomas FB

Taybor Vetter FB

Kaleb White FB

Chase Williams FB

Zachary Willis FB

Nicholas Wright FB

Braylon Alexander FB

Tyler Bowden FB

Rhett Brown FB

Tyce Brown FB

L.J. Butcher FB

Teondre Carter FB

Christian Gray FB

Nate Harding FB

Gabriel Havlovic FB

Nick Hogan FB

Cole Knappen FB

Brycen Labertew FB

Drake McCall FB

Christopher McDaniel FB

Heston Robbins FB

Tiger Smiley FB

Grayson Sprouse FB

Hayden Beck GLF

Grant Brenneman GLF

Daniel Duffin GLF

Sam Majors GLF

Kade Prentice GLF

Cameron Riley GLF

Caden Vanlandingham GLF

Jackson Wexler GLF

Dawson Wills GLF

Peyton Wilson GLF

Cade Uhlenhake GLF

Cooper Ward GLF

Zach Davidson MBB

Levi Braun MBB

Tyler Geiman MBB

Andrew Orr MBB

Jalen Lewis MBB

Michael Keegan MBB

Jonny Clausing MBB

Jordan Vincent MBB

Andrew Orr MBB

Raul-Alin Dicu MTen

Miller Zeiders MTen

Sebastian Pjontek MTen

Daniel Bird MTen

Tim Hammes MTen

Tobias Dreher MTen

Kim Niethammer MTen

Noah Neideck MTen

Kael Ecord MTF

Mason Engelken MTF

Tom Haug MTF

Wyatt Heiman MTF

David Kibet MTF

Ethan Thompson MTF

Brett Kulp MTF

Michael Pearl MTF

Patrick Altenor MTF

Mitch Miller MTF

Romain Henry MTF

Keetan Munsell MTF

Braden Rose MTF

Logan Stock MTF

Collen McLain MTF

Justice Akinmoladun MTF

Kyler Kaniper MTF

Josh Hopkins MTF

Gabriel Chinya MTF

Pau Borillo-Febrer MTF

Connor Last MTF

Eric Patterson, Jr. MTF

Dalton White MTF

Olumide Adams MTF

Quinn Buessing MTF

James Gillin MTF

Troy Grabert MTF

Cooper Griffin MTF

Jacob Herr MTF

Hunter Hess MTF

Jaden Magana MTF

Gustav Morch MTF

Shane Mullen MTF

Nicholas Petrella MTF

Samuel Steinlicht MTF

Kael Ecord MXC

David Kibet MXC

Brett Kulp MXC

Collen McLain MXC

Keetan Munsell MXC

Ethan Thompson MXC

Paige Robbins SB

Autymn Schreiner SB

Raegen Hamm SB

Kimi Patterson SB

Marrit Mead SB

Hadley Kerschen SB

Maddie Stipsits SB

Jaycee Ginter SB

Skylar Darnell SB

Ashton Friend SB

Ashlie Thissen SB

Jenna Moore SB

Olivia DePew SB

Ellington Hogle SB

Jaden LaBarge SB

Kayla Locke SB

Hailey Neira SB

Kaylee Wagner SB

Taylor Antonowich VB

Genna Berg VB

Madison Johnson VB

Halle Meister VB

Samantha Moburg VB

Taryn Pridgett VB

Rece Rainey VB

Payton Van Veen VB

Sydney Fitzgibbons VB

Kelsey Gordon VB

Allison Maxwell VB

Kassidy Pfeiffer VB

Allison Sadler VB

Alaina Dunlavy VB

Faith Rottinghaus VB

Sydney Pullen VB

Chloe Paschal VB

Nuria Barrientos WBB

Hunter Bentley WBB

Chloe Carter WBB

Lauren Cassaday WBB

Drew DeLong WBB

Aubree Dewey WBB

Macy Doebele WBB

Rachel Frakes WBB

Alie Fulks WBB

Mackenzie Gamble WBB

Katie Glatczak WBB

Maddy Hutley WBB

Abby Oliver WBB

Irene Sanz WBB

Lakyn Schieferecke WBB

Raegan Wells

WBB

Hannah Willey WBB

Austin Broadie WBB

Jaycee Burghart WBB

Payton Nutter WBB

Emma Williams WBB

Emma Chapman WBB

Bailey Collar WBB

Jaden Newfarmer WBB

Shae Sanchez WBB

Olivia Wedman WBB

Graycn Evans WSOC

Tera Lynch WSOC

Mackenzie Menke WSOC

Mattie Miano WSOC

Emily Michaelis WSOC

Emily Munyer WSOC

Cloe Quintana WSOC

Sydney Rosemann WSOC

Viviana Soto-Herrera WSOC

Emily Stone WSOC

Charlie Taylor WSOC

Carlee Thompson WSOC

Raegen Wells WSOC

Jadyn Allen WSOC

Taylor Bockover WSOC

Josie Boyle WSOC

Jaedyn Johnson WSOC

Alyssa Kubick WSOC

Riley Painter WSOC

Khloe Schuckman WSOC

Riley Wells WSOC

Svea Crohn WTen

Kinsey Fields WTen

Maja Jung WTen

Cadence Lynn WTen

Sydnee Foster WTen

Marta Torres WTen

Lara Schmid WTen

Issabella Pensavalle WTen

Elsa Cozine WTF

Kelsie Dent WTF

Taylor Gonzales WTF

Darian Hillebert WTF

Natalie Lanman WTF

Sierra Mortensen WTF

Macy Parsley WTF

Virgi Scardanzan WTF

Tassilyn Bolin WTF

Lyndsay Stinson WTF

Dulce Ayala Chanez WTF

Rachael Mayberry WTF

Stacy Briggs WTF

Josie Hickerson WTF

Chia Okoro WTF

Avery Hoffpauir WTF

Isabella Hohl WTF

Luz Lopez Gonzalez WTF

Skyler Saunders WTF

Taylor Grasser WTF

Lily Johnson WTF

Megan Allacher WTF

JahnAsia Anderson WTF

Katharina Goetschl WTF

Cassandra Gutierrez WTF

Alyssa Hutcherson WTF

Tessa Jeffery WTF

Katelyn Jones WTF

Patricia Koma WTF

Megan Miller WTF

Kylie Ray WTF

Tyler Smith WTF

Olivia Southby WTF

Keely Wagner WTF

Eve Weber WTF

Dulce Ayala Chanez WXC

Stacy Briggs WXC

Elsa Cozine WXC

Kelsie Dent WXC

Avery Hoffpauir WXC

Lily Johnson WXC

Luz Lopez Gonzalez WXC

Sierra Mortensen WXC

Macy Parsley WXC

2021-22 Season Flashback

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 37 of the 43 MIAA titles won and 130 of the 140 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

- Interim 1995-96

Loren Ferré 1996-pr.

Harley Douglas Baseball Brenda Holaday Softball Craig Schurig Football Kirby Ronning Tennis (M/W) Brett Ballard Basketball (M) Ron McHenry Basketball (W)

Cameron Babb T/F & CC (M/W)

Chris Herron Volleyball

Davy Phillips Soccer Ron McHenry Golf

COACHES AND STAFF

WASHBURN ATHLETIC FACILITIES

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 - OCTOBER 2020

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

WASHBURN FACILITIES

The strength and conditioning center as well as the athletic training facilities help Washburn student-athletes be ready for the court and the field...

• 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.

• There are more than 12,000 square feet of workout space inside the weight room facility.

• There are 21 weight platforms for multiple teams to use at the same time.

• 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.

• 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.

CONDITIONING AREA

OPENED IN FALL OF 2020

This $20 million state-of-the-art facility was unanimously approved by the Washburn Board of Regents in December 2017 and has since received more than $6 million in donations for its construction. The facility will be located in the southwest end of campus along 21st Street between the baseball and softball fields.

The facility has two distinct areas. One side is a 100-yard turf field for use by Washburn’s football, soccer, baseball and softball teams. The other side... well, that’ll be specifically for the cross country and track & field teams.

Separated by drop down netting, the indoor track & field side rivals most NCAA Division I facilities, let alone Division II. This climate controlled facility allows student-athletes complete freedom to train at optimal levels throughout the year. Other features of the track & field side include a 60-meter runway located in the infield, along with designated lanes for jumps and pole vault all surrounded by a 200-meter banked track - the only one in Division II and one of just 28 in all of the NCAA.

What about seating you ask, well, there will be plenty of it - 1,500 seats to be exact, allowing Washburn the ability to host regional and national championships right in Topeka, Kansas.

INDOOR FACILITY

INDOOR FACILITY

INDOOR FACILITY

By the numbers

900 Hours 130 Visits

18 Schools and Organizations

1 Community

‘BODS CARE

• 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:

• Veteran’s Hospital

• Animal Shelters

• Special Olympics

• Gear Up Topeka Soccer Camps

• Food Bank Can Collection

• Lowman Hill Elementary (Topeka) School and Field Day Events

• Harvesters Community Food Network

• 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 studentathletes.

IN THE COMMUNITY

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 residence and are open to

ABOUT TOPEKA

the public.

• Heartland Park is a major drag racing and road racing course.

• With unique boutiques, specialty shops and the recently updated West Ridge mall, Topeka is a shopper’s paradise.

• 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.

• Topeka gives visitors from small towns a big-city feel, while providing students from major metropolitan areas a more manageable environment.

CAPITAL CITY

WASHBURN MEDIA INFORMATION

The 2022-23 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 Feb. 16, 2023.

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: 785-6701091. You may e-mail the SID office at athletics@washburn.edu

MEDIA INFORMATION

athletic communications office

Gene Cassell is in his 24th 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 195 citations for excellence for office publications, including 87 best in the nation, 58 second-place finishes and 25 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.

INTERVIEW POLICIES

Post meet interviews with coach Ronnie McHenry are available to media personnel at the conclusion of the meet. Players will be made available at the end of their competition for the day for interviews.

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.

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.

Kyle Manthe joins the Washburn Athletic department as an athletic communications intern in 2022. Manthe earned his bachelor’s degree in Mass Media from Washburn in 2022.

During his time at Washburn, Manthe worked at the Washburn Review for two years and served as the sports editor for 2021-22 and also worked as a sports information student intern in Spring 2022. Manthe is originally from Topeka where he has also worked as a contributor at Top Sports News and board operator at 580 WIBW radio.

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