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Nelson and Eggleston Qualify for Nationals (10-12-2009)

Sophomore golfers Richard Nelson and Josh Eggleston qualified for the NJCAA Division II National Tournament held May 16-21 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Nelson, a national qualifier last year finished 3rd and Eggleston finished in 5th place to earn the honor to compete as individuals. The Skyhawk team of Nelson, Eggleston, Staranko, Kipping, and Hess finished in 3rd place (955) behind Black Hawk (936) and Carl Sandburg (950). The top two teams qualify.


SVCC
Richard Nelson 40/37-77 41/38-79 156 40/40-80 236


Josh Eggleston 36/40-76 41/40-81 157 39/42-81 238


Joel Kipping 41/36-77 40/44-84 161 41/42-83 244


Caleb Hess 41/40-81 41/39-80 161 42/42-84 245


Total 306 321 627 328 955