LAKE GENEVA — The Carthage College golf teams finished the Wisconsin-Stout Fall Invite at Grand Geneva Resort on Sunday and Monday. 


The team finished fifth overall with a score of 587 (302+285), showing significant improvement in the second round. The Carthage College B team also had a strong showing, finishing 14th with a total score of 606 (302+304).

Individually, Alex Lilly led the way for the Firebirds, tying for eighth place overall with a score of 142 (75+67). Tayt Hager from the B team matched Lilly's score, finishing with a 142 (72+70). Cody Schmidt placed in the top 20 with a score of 146 (75+71), and Tanner Angelstad followed closely with 147 (75+72). Brett Vandergrift was a top performer for the B team, finishing with a score of 149 (76+73).

Other notable scores included Nick Barry (153), James Trachsel (154), Alek Lechuga (157), Ethan Frasch (159), and James Tyrrell (159). 


"The two top-ranked teams in the Midwest, Aurora and UW Eau Claire, lived up to their billing. Unfortunately, our struggles in the wind on day 1 put us too far back to make a realistic charge in day two. 

Our expectations have gone up a bit, and sometimes it takes a tournament or two to get comfortable with the new expectations, as well as have the confidence needed to meet them.

Alex, as a senior, seemed to get comfortable with the higher expectations a little quicker, and he was excellent today. His 67 was kind of boring - a great sign.

Tayt struggled early in the season and now has refound his swagger. He has really been working hard, he loves to compete, and again this tournament he just looked relaxed and confident. It is a lot of fun to watch how far his game has come in 13 months, and I see him just getting better."



The Firebirds will take place in the Central College Fall Classic on Monday and Tuesday of October 7 and 8.