Men’s golf places sixth at Eastern Wyoming Tournament

Torrington, Wyo. – The North Platte Community College men's golf team wrapped up play at the Eastern Wyoming Tournament with a sixth-place finish, posting a two-day total of 90-over par.

Layne Smotzer led the Knights with a strong opening round of 77 and followed with an 80, finishing at 157 (+13) to tie for 19th.

Simon Capocci posted consistent rounds of 81 to finish at 162 (+18), while Chandler Frahm followed closely with rounds of 81 and 82 for a tournament score of 163 (+19).

Darin Neben rounded out the lineup, finishing 36th overall with a two-day total of 184 (+40).

North Platte will return to the course April 16-17 at the Central Wyoming Tournament at the Riverton Country Club in Riverton Wyo.

North Platte
T19. Layne Smotzer - 77-80 (+13)
T28. Simon Capocci - 81-81 (+18)
30. Chandler Frahm - 81-82 (+19)
36. Darin Neben - 91-93 (+40)

Team Standings

Eastern Wyoming - 295-299 (+18)
Eastern Wyoming (B) - 296-299 (+19)
Northeastern - 306-307 (+37)
Central Wyoming - 314-308 (+46)
Lamar - 318-308 (+50)
North Platte - 330-336 (+90)
Otero- 340-336 (+100)