WICHITA — Injuries are never good. With a small squad, they can take a toll.
Allen Community College’s golf team is down to six members — healthy — after two injuries. Freshman Kris Collins broke his foot last week and sophomore Chad Schmidt severely injured his right hand.
So the Red Devils went into the Jayhawk Conference second designated tournament with four players for the Sunday and Monday competitions.
The Red Devils struggled and finished 10th with a team score of 719 at Auburn Hills Golf Club in Wichita. Johnson County won the tournament with a 594.
“We did not play well as a team,” said Mike Hayes, ACC golf coach. “It is always difficult when you only have four players and must count every score.
“With five golfers, if someone has a really bad day you can throw their score out.”
Hayes said Corey LaFever had another strong tournament and is showing improvement each week. Clinton Moore played very well after a poor start in the first round, Hayes said.
Moore finished tied for 24th with a 161 (82-79) and LaFever was tied for 34th with a 169 (86-83) for the 36-hole event.
Seth Walden finished at 46th with a 182 (89-93) and Tyler Voss was 4th at 207 (100-107).
“Hopefully we can get Chad back healthy in two weeks,” Hayes said. “Our next tournament is Oct. 8 at Manhattan Country Club.”
