Edwards, Schmidt make top 10 at MRVC West tourney
WARRENSBURG – Two Excelsior Springs golfers made the Missouri River Valley Conference West team as they helped the Tigers place second in the MRVC West Tournament May 2 at Mules National Golf Course.
Senior Ethan Edwards shot an 84 for the 18-hole round to place fifth and secure his third all-MRVC West honor. Jacob Schmidt shot a 92 to place ninth and claim his first all-MRVC West honor. In other results, senior Eli Smith and junior Ryan Gluhm each shot a 98, and junior JB Prestia shot a 108.
The Tigers finished with a 372 to secure their runner-up finish. Pleasant Hill took the team title.
RICHMOND INVITATIONAL Excelsior Springs’ performance at the tournament followed an April 29 appearance at the Richmond Invitational, where the Tigers shot a 390 and placed 11th among 20 complete teams.
Like the MRVC West tournament, Edwards led the way, shooting an 86 (+15) for the 18-hole, par-71 round at Shirkey Golf Course. He finished ...