Men’s golf finishes fifth in Gering

Gering, Neb. – The North Platte Community College men's golf team wrapped up play at the Monument Shadows Golf Course in Gering with a fifth-place finish, posting a two-day total of 83-over par.

Simon Capocci led the Knights with an opening round 79 and followed with a 76, finishing at 155 (+11) to tie for 8th.

Layne Smotzer posted consistent rounds of 79 to finish tied for 16th in the field, while Chandler Frahm finished with a two-day total of 171 (+27).

Darin Neben rounded out the lineup, finishing 30th overall with a tournament score of 175 (+31).

Knights head to the North Central District Championship for their last meet of the season. The three-day meet will be held at The Olde Course in Loveland, Colo. April 22-24.

North Platte
T8. Simon Capocci - 79-76 (+11)
T16. Layne Smotzer - 79-79 (+14)
28. Chandler Frahm - 84-87 (+27)
30. Darin Neben - 88-87 (+31)

Team Standings

Eastern Wyoming - 297-297 (+18)
Northeastern - 305-300 (+29)
Eastern Wyoming (B) - 309-302 (+35)
McCook - 326-321 (+71)
North Platte - 330-329 (+83)
Otero- 335-343 (+102)