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July 17, 2009
Golf team tryouts

Interested in playing golf at Moraine Valley? Head to the Water’s Edge Golf Club located at 115th Street and Harlem Ave. at 1 p.m. on August 24, for men’s golf team tryouts. For more information call golf coach Bob Freudenthal at (708) 974-5582.

2008 Season

*2008 Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Champions

All-Region IV team: Marc Carter (Reavis) and Forrest McDonald (Reavis)
All-Conference honors: Carter, McDonald and John Katsikas (Addison Trail)
Skyway Conference Coach of the Year: Bob Freudenthal

May 27, 2009
Golf team places 17th in first national championship appearance

In their first appearance at the NJCAA Division II Golf Championship, the Cyclones men’s golf team played hard and gave their all in the most competitive field they have ever encountered. The tournament was held May 19-22 in Scottsboro, Alabama.

“The competition there was unbelievable. It was a great experience for the guys and they gave it their best,” said head coach Bob Freudenthal. “Our number three player, John Katsikas, was injured with 100 stitches in his leg. He switched to his non-dominant swinging side to compete, so he wasn’t the same player. I give him a lot of credit. We still gave it a good run.”

Golfers had to deal with windy conditions, a tough course and rough bumpy greens thanks to messy spring weather. Moraine Valley finished in 17th place overall in a tough field of nationally ranked players. Individually their scores and placements varied. Marc Carter was the standout of the team tying for 76th place followed by Forrest McDonald in 107th place, Jeff Staley in 118th place, Logan Pietsch in 121st place, and Katsikas in 122nd place.

“This experience will take them a long way, especially Logan and Jeff who are both returning in the fall. This was the best bunch of guys I’ve ever had,” Freudenthal said. “We’re looking forward to next season with two players experienced now at the national level and some good recruits.”

Carter is expected to continue his education and golf game at Chicago State University, where he earned a golf scholarship.

May 13, 2009
Cyclones ready for their first national tournament

The Cyclones have been practicing, kept in good shape during the off season and are ready for the team’s first trip to the NJCAA Division II Golf Championship May 19-22 in Scottsboro, Alabama.

After claiming the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference championship October 1 the men’s golf team placed second in the Region IV Tournament on October 11 to earn a berth to the national championship. This is the first time in the team’s 25-year history at Moraine Valley that they earned a trip to the tournament.

Head coach Bob Freudenthal will accompany Forrest McDonald, Marc Carter, Jeff Staley, Logan Pietsch, and John Katsikas to the tournament. Katsikas, also on Moraine Valley’s baseball team, was recently injured before a game and may or may not play in the tournament depending on the status of his injury.

“We’re looking forward to this tournament. It’s going to be fun. It will be challenging though, but I think these guys can play respectably,” Freudenthal said. “This is a good bunch of kids who deserve to go. Forrest and Marc could do some damage down there. They can play, they have solid individual games and we’re looking to play well with their leadership.”

October 14, 2008
Moraine Valley golf team earns first trip to NJCAA championship

For the first time in its 25-year history, the Moraine Valley men’s golf team is heading to the NJCAA golf championship this May after placing second in the Region IV Tournament on October 11.

The Cyclones came in second place behind Black Hawk College at the 15-team tournament at PrairieView Golf Club in Byron, Illinois. The top two teams advanced to the championship scheduled May 19 at Goose Pond Colony Golf Course in Scottsboro, Alabama. Moraine has had individual golfers qualify for the tournament, but this is the first time the entire team has earned the trip.

“After 25 years, it’s about time. These guys played above their abilities, played hard and worked together. It was not just the five who played this weekend. I used everyone on the team throughout the season and they pushed each other,” said head coach Bob Freudenthal. “It was a big weekend for us and we did great. It was the hardest course we’ve played all year and we were fortunate to have the best weather we’ve ever had for Regions.”

Forrest McDonald (Reavis) played his best games of the season—scoring 74, 77, and 79—and tied for first in the tournament. Marc Carter (Reavis) came in third with scores of 78, 76 and 77. The team earned a trophy for their Region finish and will take time off before they resume play in May.

“It’s going to be tough. There are really good golfers down there. We’re at a disadvantage because we’re going to be shoveling snow, and teams in Texas will be playing golf all winter. But our guys will do well. I’m looking forward to nationals, and I know they are.”

The team ended their regular season October 3 after a ninth place finish at the Prairie View Classic in Byron, but clinched the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference championship October 1 with a second place finish at Elgin Community College. Carter, McDonald and John Katsikas (Addison Trail) earned conference honors.

“This was the best team I’ve ever had at Moraine. In all my years coaching golf I can’t recall any team that had it as together as this,” Freudenthal said. “They were grinders. They never gave up. They gave it their best on every shot.”

October 7, 2008
Golf team claims title

The Cyclones clinched the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference championship October 1 with a second place finish at Elgin Community College. The team ended the regular season with a ninth place finish at the Prairie View Classic in Byron, Illinois on October 3.

Conference honors went to Marc Carter (Reavis), who had a 75 average, Forrest McDonald (Reavis), with a 76 average, and John Katsikas (Addison Trail), who averaged 78. Head coach Bob Freudenthal also was named 2008 Conference Coach of the Year.

Although it was a cold and windy day at Elgin, the Cyclones played consistently with Carter and McDonald leading the way by each hitting 79.

“The guys worked hard, but now we have the Region IV Tournament coming up,” Freudenthal said. “We played October 3 on tough greens where the Regions will be held October 9-11, so the guys got a feel for the course. Now we have to step it up. There are a lot of good teams, and it will be tough, but the top two teams qualify for the nationals, and we have a chance. They’ll give it their best.”

August 29, 2008
Golf team has high expectations for
2008 season
 
After finishing in eighth place in last season’s NJCAA Region IV tournament, Moraine Valley’s golf team is shaping up to be championship caliber for the 2008 season.

The team will see four returning players—including the team’s number one golfer Marc Carter (Reavis) and number two player Forrest McDonald (Reavis)—and six newcomers hit the course this season. Second year players Matt Cota (Eisenhower) has potential for success and Dave Keate (Reavis) will surprise a lot of people this year. John Katsikas (Addison Trail), who played baseball at Moraine Valley in the spring, and first year students Logan Pietsch (Sandburg) and Jeff Staley (Andrew) are rising star golfers.

Head coach Bob Freudenthal said every year the goals for the team are to win conference and win in Region IV. The team this year has what it takes to accomplish both goals.

“I think this is one of the better teams we’ve had in the last four years. We have a realistic chance of winning conference and qualifying for nationals,” Freudenthal said. “Everyone on the team will have to pull together. They’re a good bunch of guys with good team chemistry, and they’re all eager to play. I feel pretty good about the season; they’re capable of great success.”

2007 Season

2007 All-Conference: Chris Blankenship (Mt. Carmel)