GOODYEAR, Ariz. - The Washburn Men's Golf Team finished the first day of the Maverick Desert Classic sitting in first.

"Great stuff from the guys, especially first tournament round out of winter," said Ichabod Head Coach Ronnie McHenry. "A little bit of rust and we fix that and we can play with anyone. This team is also learning how good they can be if they can get everything to click. Big final round tomorrow with the target on your back. Will be good to see how they respond."

The Ichabods kicked off the tournament with a hot first round, where they made 22 birdies and three eagles in the opening 18 holes. They led the tournament at 9-under par and hold a four-shot lead heading into the final round tomorrow. 

Blake Buessing, Myles Tarvin, and Jacob Fratzel are all tied for third after the first round, both shooting 3-under(69), and both eagling the par-5 second. 

Freshman Jacob Fratzel shot a 32(-4) on the Back 9. 

Marco Anderson went even in the first round. He also eagled the second hole and sits in 18th place after the first round.

Playing as an individual, Zachary Haydamack shot an 80(+8) and is in 70th place. 

Quinn Earwood is in 74th place after a first-round 82(+10). He made back-to-back birdies on 15 & 16. 

Washburn(-9) is four shots ahead of MIAA foe Pittsburg State, which is 5-under as a team. 

The Final Round starts tomorrow with tee times TBD.

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