KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Indian Hills had three golfers finish under par after the first 36 holes on Day 1 to take a 15-shot lead heading into the final round on Tuesday. The Warriors were led by Jose Carletta who posted a magnificent 10-under par. The sophomore shot 5-under in each round (67s), netting six birdies and one bogie in the first, and seven birdies and two bogies in the second.
Carletta finished 2-under on Par 3s, 5-under on Par 4s and 3-under on Par 5s. His 13 total birdies were five more than anyone else in the 69 player field.
Last year's NJCAA individual champion, Gaspar Glaudas posted a 4-under first day total for the Warriors. Glaudas was 6-under on Par 4s, the lowest of all Central District golfers. He was tied for second with teammate Shinju Aoki, who was playing as an individual. Aoki posted a 4-under 68 in round one and held strong with an even-par 72 on the second 18. Although his score doesn't affect the Warriors team position, it was a great day.
Rounding out the Warriors scores were Matias Koropeski (+2), Emilio Arellano (+2) and Jose Ramirez (+7).
For Iowa Western, the Reivers are in a tie for fourth place and 14 shots ahead of sixth place -- which bodes well for the Reivers as only the top 5 teams earn a spot at the National Tournament. Iowa Western was led by Nick Slobbe and Ethan Smith who are tied in 15th place after Day 1 5-over par. Smith had the low round between the two, an even-par 72 in his first round.
Notably, Ryan Lingelbach was the only other player not named Carletta or Aoki to finish with a round in the 60s. He shot an opening round 69 before a disappointing 81 in round 2.
The third and final round finishes up tomorrow at Tiffany Greens Golf Club.
Team Standings:
1. Indian Hills, -10
2. Hutchinson, +5
3. Dodge City, +11
T4. Iowa Western, +24
T4. Barton County, +24
6. Garden City, +38
7. Fort Scott, +43
8. Kansas City Kansas, +44
9. John A. Logan, +45
10. Crowder, +68
11. Coffeyville, +183
ICCAC Top 10:
1. Jose Carletta, Indian Hills -10
T2. Gaspar Glaudas, Indian Hills -4
T2. Shinju Aoki, Indian Hills -4
T7. Matias Koropeski, Indian Hills +2
T7. Emilio Arellano, Indian Hills +2
14. Max Morgenstern, Indian Hills +4
T15. Nick Slobbe, Iowa Western +5
T15. Ethan Smith, Iowa Western, +5
T20. Ryan Lingelbach, Iowa Western +6
T23. Calen Bishop, Iowa Western +7
T23. Jose Ramirez, Indian Hills +7