Hashimoto second as Cardinal men clinch spot in NJCAA Championships
LOVELAND, Colo. — North Idaho College freshman Harrison Hashimoto finished runner-up at the West District Championships on Friday at The Olde Course.
Hashimoto shot a 4-under 68 in the third round on Friday after two rounds of 2-under 70. Freshman Noah Moody was fifth at 70-68-74—212 for the Cardinals, who qualified for nationals.
"The men grinded all three rounds," NIC coach Brittany Pounds said. "We went into the final round 10 shots behind Eastern Wyoming and just couldn't gain any ground. All five guys played some great golf the last two days and I feel like we're peaking at the right time."
Tytan Birchell of Eastern Wyoming was medalist, shooting a 9-under 63 in the second round on Thursday and finishing with a to lead the Lancers of Torrington, Wyo., to the team title with a 281-271-283—835.
The top 10 individuals and top four teams qualified for the NJCAA Championship May 13-16 at Sand Creek Station in Newton, Kan.
WEST DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS
At The Olde Course, Loveland, Colo.
Par 72
6,827 yards
NATIONAL QUALIFIERS (Top 10) — 1, Tytan Birchell, Eastern Wyoming, 71-63-68—202. 2, Harrison Hashimoto, North Idaho, 70-70-68—208. 3, Braylon Bingham, Eastern Wyoming, 69-66-74—209. 4, Taiki Sugawara, Eastern Wyoming, 68-71-71—210. 5, Noah Moody, North Idaho, 70-68-74—212. 6, Tyler Ewell, Central Wyoming, 73-70-70—213. 7, Dyson Lish, North Idaho, 70-69-75—214. 8, Coltin Powell, Eastern Wyoming, 73-73-70—215. 9, Mason Barmingham, North Idaho, 68-74-76—218. 10 (tie), Wesley Rodrigues, Otero, 72-75-72—219. 10 (tie), Josh Chapman, Eastern Wyoming, 74-71-74—219. 10 (tie), Eli McNelly, North Idaho, 74-74-71—219.
TEAM SCORES (Top four to NJCAA Championship) — 1, Eastern Wyoming 281-271-283—835. 2, North Idaho 278-281-288—847. 3 (tie), 3, Otero (Colo.) 297-305-293—895. 3 (tie), Central Wyoming 297-293-305—895. 5, Eastern Arizona 293-305-305-—903. 6, McCook (Neb.) 311-293-316—920. 7, Northeastern (Colo.) 305-310-319—934.
NORTH IDAHO — 2, Harrison Hashimoto, 70-70-68—208. 5, Noah Moody, 70-68-74—212. 7, Dyson Lish, 70-69-75—214. 9, Mason Barmingham, 68-74-76—218. 10 (tie), Eli McNelly, 74-74-71—219.
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