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July 27, 2011 Tryouts are being held for the Moraine Valley men's golf team on Wednesday, August 17 at 1 p.m. at the Water’s Edge Golf Club located at 115th Street and Harlem Ave. For more information call golf coach Bob Freudenthal at (708) 974-5582. 2010 Season
Third place finish in the Illinois Skyway Collegiate
Conference
*Denotes Conference
May
23, 2011 After a stellar two-year career of golf at Moraine Valley, Matt Lovelace (Lyons Township) officially ended his days as a Cyclone in the NJCAA Division II Nationals, May 17-20, in Scottsboro, Ala. Lovelace finished in 87th place out of 127 competitors nationwide. “He averaged 78 and finished among some of the top junior college golfers in the country, and perhaps the world because a group of golfers in this tournament were international players,” said Cyclones coach Bob Freudenthal. “This was a really good competition, tough, but he was very consistent.” After qualifying for nationals in October in the Region IV tournament, Lovelace, the lone qualifier from Moraine Valley, continued to train throughout the winter. His average was two shots lower than his appearance in the 2010 national tournament. Lovelace qualified for nationals and was named to the All-Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference and All-Region IV teams in his two years on Moraine Valley’s golf team. “Matt has had a very successful career. He was our number one guy for two years. He’s going to Trinity Christian College on a golf scholarship and will probably be one of their best players,” Freudenthal said. “The key to his success is his short game; he’s a solid putter. He’s a fine fellow to work with, consistent, easy to coach, and a team leader. He will be missed.” Freudenthal will continue recruiting players in the off-season and looks to returning golfer Brendan Ryan (Shepard) as his top player in the fall.
March
23, 2011 Top Cyclone Matt Lovelace (Lyons Township), who qualified for the NJCAA tournament next month, is headed to Trinity Christian College in the fall. Lovelace earned a scholarship to play golf and continue his education at Trinity, where he’ll major in education. “He’ll be one of their stalwarts there. He’s as good a guy as he is a player and a coach’s dream,” said golf coach Bob Freudenthal.
October
14, 2010 Highlighted by a tournament win, the Cyclone golf team’s season has come to a close, except for one national qualifier. The team had some ups and downs in 2010 but managed to play well in their final match, the NJCAA Region IV Tournament, Oct. 7-9, where they finished fourth out of 11 teams. Seeded seventh, the Cyclones vacillated between third and fourth place for the duration of the tournament and were out of third place by just two shots. "The top two teams were loaded, but I was really happy with our finish," said coach Bob Freudenthal. For the second consecutive year, Matt Lovelace (Lyons Township) performed well enough to qualify for the NJCAA tournament in Alabama, where he will be competing in May 2011. He finished seventh overall with scores of 73, 82 and 77. “The first day he played really well and helped our team score,” Freudenthal said. "I’m happy for Matt. He’s a great kid and deserves this." Teammates Ryan Collins (Oak Forest) shot 86, 77 and 87, Bobby Isaacson (Andrew) finished with 77, 86 and 88, Bob Love (Bogan) shot 81, 82 and 80, and Brendan Ryan (Shepard) had 80, 79, 80 to contribute to the team tally. On the first day Isaacson had four birdies while Lovelace had five, and on day two Collins golfed his best round of the year. The Cyclones ended their season in third place in the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference and finished in the top three for several matches, including winning the Sauk Valley Skyhawk Invitational on Sept. 24. "Winning a tournament is a big deal, and we haven’t done that in a few years. That was the highlight of the season. Overall, we had a respectable season, pretty good considering there were some struggles this year and the talent level was way up," Freudenthal said. "We’re saying goodbye to seven players, so we’re going to miss those guys. I’m looking forward to next season. We’ll have our two starters, Love and Ryan, returning."
October
2, 2010 After coming off a high of winning their first tournament in several years, the golf team struggled at the PrairieView Classic in Byron, Illinois on Oct. 1. The Cyclones placed 13th out of 15 teams. The top score for the ’Clones was Brendan Ryan (Shepard) with an 80 followed by Matt Lovelace (Lyons Township) who shot 85, Jason Fonte (Stagg) who came in at 86, and Bob Love (Bogan) finishing with 88. "It was a rough day for us. Nothing clicked. It was a little let down after our big tournament win, but they’ll bounce back for the Region IV tournament at the end of the week. We look forward to it, and I think they’ll bring their A-game," said coach Bob Freudenthal.
Call them the team that performs in unfavorable weather. The team that last year qualified two golfers for nationals in snow and cold temperatures. On Sept. 24 Moraine Valley’s golf team topped the Sauk Valley Skyhawk Invitational in wind gusts of up to 40 mph. In a tournament that involved two conferences, one of which was the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference, the Cyclones defeated all the best golf teams in northern Illinois, said coach Bob Freudenthal. "In tough conditions, we rose to the occasion. It was a great day. I’m really happy and proud of this team. Our performance was pretty impressive. We won by seven shots so no one was close to us," he said. The top two scorers and medalists for the tournament were Cyclones Bobby Isaacson (Andrew) and Matt Lovelace (Lyons Township), who shot a 73 and 74, respectively. Brendan Ryan (Shepard) shot an 80 and Bob Love (Bogan) hit an 85 to round out the team score for the trophy. "This was our first tournament win in several years, so this is a major win for us," Freudenthal said. "I'm looking forward to the last couple of weeks to see what else we can do."
September 23, 2010 The season isn’t over yet, but the Cyclones solidified their third place standing in the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference after finishing third at their home course Sept. 22. Moraine Valley couldn’t quite swing to a third consecutive conference championship, but played well among tough competition. Matt Lovelace (Lyons Township) topped the team again hitting 75, followed by Brendan Ryan (Shepard) with 80, Bob Love (Bogan) hitting 81 and Ryan Collins (Oak Forest), who swung to an 85. For their season-long playing to date, Lovelace and Ryan were named to the All-Conference team. Lovelace was third in the conference for his 77 average while Ryan finished 10th with a 79 average. Lovelace earned All-Conference honors last year as well. "[Lovelace and Ryan] played very respectable for Moraine Valley. They’re like our co-MVPs," said coach Bob Freudenthal. "I'm a little disappointed with how we finished and wanted to defend our conference championship, but these things happen. It was a good conference season. We’re looking forward to regionals now, and hope to play our best. Some of our guys still have potential to qualify for the national tournament."
September 21, 2010 After struggling the last few outings, the Cyclones were back in top form Sept. 20 as they placed second in another conference matchup at College of Lake County. They were just two shots out of first place. Matt Lovelace (Lyons Township) found his swing, shooting a 78. On his heels was Brendan Ryan (Shepard), who hit 79, Bob Love (Bogan) with 80 and Bobby Isaacson (Andrew) hitting 81. "It was a good day for Moraine Valley. It was our best conference match of the season," said coach Bob Freudenthal. "I was happy with the way the guys played. Now I hope we can win the last conference match."
September 16, 2010 After golfers showed some decent scores the day prior, coach Bob Freudenthal mixed the lineup again for the Cyclones’ fourth conference outing Sept. 15 at Elgin Community College. Results were not ideal, however, as Moraine Valley placed fourth. Bobby Isaacson (Andrew) ended the day with 79, the second lowest score out of all the teams. Brendan Ryan (Shepard) followed with 83. Normally the team leader, Matt Lovelace (Lyons Township), who has run into a bit of a slump, shot 87. "Matt should bounce back. We’re all a little frustrated with our playing, but we’re working hard and working for a respectable finish this season," Freudenthal said.
September 15, 2010
September 14, 2010 The Cyclones finished third again in their third conference match at Waubonsee Community College Sept. 13. The low shooter for Moraine Valley was freshman Brendan Ryan (Shepard) who shot a 78 and tied for the best score out of all the teams. Bobby Isaacson (Andrew) was next with 85, followed by Matt Lovelace (Lyons Township) 85, Bob Love (Bogan) with 86, and Zac Yaeger (Lockport) 89.
September 13, 2010
The competition is tough this
season, as evidenced by the Cyclones' 14th place finish Sept. 10
at the Duane Chanay Invitational. "The competition is way up from last year. There are some excellent teams in our conference and region," said coach Bob Freudenthal. "We didn’t do too bad on a day when the course was dry, making it difficult to play on. All the scores were up. It was a rough day, but we have a lot left in the season."
September 9, 2010 The men's golf team placed third, for the second time this season, at Prairie State College Sept. 8. The final result wasn’t bad, but not quite what coach Bob Freudenthal hoped, especially with his talented team this season. Matt Lovelace (Lyons Township) was the top shooter with a 78. Brendan Ryan (Shepard) followed with 80, while Zac Yaeger (Lockport) swung an 82 and Bobby Isaacson (Andrew) held tight with 83.
September 2, 2010 It wasn't the ideal finish, but the Cyclones played well Sept. 1 with four golfers hitting in the 70s to end up in third place at Oakton Community College. The 'Clones missed first place by five strokes and second by just two strokes. Bob Love (Bogan) led the charge shooting 72 followed close by Matt Lovelace (Lyons Township) with 73. Both Brendan Ryan (Shepard) and Zac Yaeger (Lockport) hit 79 while Bobby Isaacson (Andrew) racked up 82. "It's not like Bobby to shoot that high, his average is at least 78, 79. Overall we played well, but I know we can pick up our game," said coach Bob Freudenthal. "I'm still optimistic, but we have our work cut out for us."
August 31, 2010
August 27, 2010
The Cyclone golf team is looking
for a three-peat as Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference
champions this season, and with the lineup they have their
chances look good.
July 23, 2010 Tryouts are being held for the Moraine Valley men's golf team on August 19 at 1 p.m. Interested golfers should meet at the Water’s Edge Golf Club located at 115th Street and Harlem Ave. at 1 p.m. For more information call golf coach Bob Freudenthal at (708) 974-5582. 2009 Season *2009 Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Champions
All-Region IV team: Kevin
Daly (Oak Forest) and Matt Lovelace (Lyons Township)
*Denotes Conference
May 26, 2010 Consistency and focus helped Cyclone golfer Matt Lovelace (Lyons Township) swing to a respectable 97th place finish in the NJCAA Division II Golf Championship held in Phoenix, Arizona May 18-21. In a field of 130 talented golfers from across the country, Lovelace shot 80, 82, 80, and 78 under hot and windy conditions, improving with each stroke. "Everything was great. The tournament was a lot of fun, and I felt I played all right. I didn't think about the pressure of playing at nationals. I just played my best," Lovelace said. "I definitely want to go back next year because I know what to expect." Lovelace qualified for the event in October after placing seventh in the Region IV Tournament. His teammate, Kevin Daly (Oak Forest), placed third also qualifying, but was unable to compete in Arizona. This was Lovelace's first time playing in the championship. "Not a bad finish considering there were 130 players. He was consistent and played really well," said head golf coach Bob Freudenthal. "He went from qualifying for the nationals in October in the snow to competing in 90 degree weather. You have to have a pretty strong constitution to do that. This is a good ending to the season." With national tournament experience under his belt and a slate of amateur tournaments over the summer, Lovelace will be a good team leader for the Cyclones golf team in the fall. "He'll be our number one player in fall. I look forward to next season with Matt leading the way. He's a good player and team leader. It's a rare combination. With a couple other guys coming back I'm looking forward to a three-peat as Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference champions," Freudenthal said.
May 12, 2010 Golfer Matt Lovelace is gearing up to head to Phoenix, AZ for the NJCAA Division II Golf Championship, which he qualified for last October. Lovelace placed seventh in the Region IV Tournament Oct. 8-10 while fellow teammate Kevin Daly placed third qualifying them both for nationals. However, Daly is unable to compete. Lovelace and Cyclones golf coach Bob Freudenthal fly out this weekend to the tournament which runs May 18-21. "Matt will do a great job down there. He's been in tournaments and practicing all spring so he's ready. He's in good shape," Freudenthal said. "He has a lot of potential and he'll hold his own in this very competitive tournament." The Cyclones golf team was the 2009 Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Champion, and Lovelace was named to the All-Region IV and All-Conference teams.
October 13, 2009 In rain, snow and cold temperatures, the Cyclones ended a stellar golf season at the Region IV Tournament at PrairieView Golf Club in Byron, Illinois Oct. 8-10, finishing fourth out of 10 teams with two players qualifying for the NJCAA championships. "They did very well considering the conditions. It was dark, dreary and cold and by the third day it was 37 degrees with snow flurries. We got the most out of our team and qualified two for nationals. Our top two guys did their thing," said coach Bob Freudenthal. Kevin Daly (Oak Forest) shot a 79, 78 and 76 to earn a third place individual finish while teammate Matt Lovelace (Lyons Township) swung a 77, 79 and 80 to place seventh. Both scores earned them a trip to the NJCAA Division II Golf Championship in Phoenix, AZ in May. Other Cyclone golfers who competed include Stagg grad Tim Komenda (78, 80, 86), Logan Pietsch (Sandburg) (83, 84, 92) and Lockport product John Beissman (91, 83, 86). The Cyclones played well this season, clinching their second consecutive Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference championship on Sept. 30 in their final conference match. "It was a very successful season, and I'm very pleased with how we played. We took conference again and two guys are going to nationals," Freudenthal said. "I'm looking forward to the national tournament in May. Kevin and Matt are two excellent players, and I know they'll do well. They're both very mature and could play at the next level. They'll work over the winter then we'll get together in May before heading to Phoenix. Then hopefully we'll have another great year and conference win in 2010." The national competition is scheduled to be held May 18-21.
October 5, 2009 In preparation for the Region IV Tournament Oct. 8-10, the Cyclones competed Oct. 2 in the Prairie View Classic, where they placed eighth out of 17 strong teams. Moraine Valley was led by sophomore Jeff Staley (Andrew) who swung an 80 followed by Tim Komenda (Stagg) with an 81, Kevin Daly (Oak Forest) hitting an 81, Matt Lovelace (Lyons Township) firing 82, and John Beissman (Lockport) shooting an 82. The scores seem a bit higher, but were good considering weather conditions were rainy with 20 mph winds and 50 degree temperatures.
October 1, 2009 Call them the champs because for the second consecutive year the men's golf team has aced their conference. Moraine Valley clinched the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference championship Sept. 30 by placing first in the final conference match of the season at Mission Hills Country Club in Northbrook. "It was a good day and I think the guys were pretty happy about the win," said head coach Bob Freudenthal. "Overall it was a successful season. They've played well at the right times. We played well and now we're looking forward to the region tournament next week. There are good teams there, but we'll be very competitive." Scoring a team average of 318 at the tournament, the top player of all eight colleges competing was Kevin Daly (Oak Forest) who shot a 75 followed by Stagg alum Tim Komenda with 79, Logan Pietsch (Sandburg) hitting 79, Matt Lovelace (Lyons Township) with 80, and Lockport product John Beissman firing an 81. Ten conference golfers earned All-Conference honors, four of whom were from Moraine Valley. Daly was number two with a 75-shot average, only half a shot behind first. Lovelace came in at number three with a 78 average, Komenda also had a 78 average and finished fifth, and Beissman rounded out the bunch in 10th with an 81-shot average. Freudenthal also was named 2009 Conference Coach of the Year. "Daly got off to a slow start this season, but worked hard, became more comfortable and found his game. These are a great bunch of guys and I'm lucky to have a good group two years in a row," Freudenthal said. "This is the oldest team I've had. Tim Komenda came back here after playing for me three years ago, Kevin Daly is a transfer student and Matt Lovelace is 27. I think the maturity level helps." The Cyclones compete Friday, Oct. 2 to prepare for the Region IV Tournament Oct. 8-10. The top two teams from that competition advance to the national championship, which the Cyclones achieved last year.
September 25, 2009 The Cyclones maintained their top status in the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference by placing second in their latest outing at College of Lake County's home course on Sept. 23. The team was a mere eight points from first, but is still in good position to take their second consecutive conference championship when they finish their final conference match Sept. 30. Tim Komenda (Stagg) shot his best round of the season with a 76. Kevin Daly (Oak Forest) and Matt Lovelace (Lyons Township) shot a 78 and 79, respectively while Jeff Staley (Andrew) rounded out the scoring with an 85.
September 22, 2009 In another close match up the Cyclones finished first at Elgin Community College's home course Sept. 21. Moraine Valley tied with Elgin, but won based on the tiebreaker being the best score of the fifth golfer on each team. Tim Komenda (Stagg) shot an 81 to seal the win. The other Cyclones contributing to the victory were Kevin Daly (Oak Forest) leading with a 75, Matt Lovelace (Lyons Township) shooting 76, Jeff Staley (Andrew) with 78, and John Beissman (Lockport) with a 79. "It was a pretty exciting match, but we won our third conference match out of four so far this season. We're holding our own in first place overall in the conference," said coach Bob Freudenthal.
September 17, 2009 In their third conference match up, the Cyclones couldn't pull off another first place finish, instead taking third place Sept. 16 in Aurora. Scoring was made more difficult by 30 mph winds, but Kevin Daly (Oak Forest) shot 83 and led the way with one of his best tournaments this season. Other key golfers were Jeff Staley (Andrew) with 86, Matt Lovelace (Lyons Township) shooting an 86 and John Beissman (Lockport) firing an 88.
September 16, 2009
September 15, 2009
September 14, 2009
September 8, 2009 "A few guys just lost focus. They didn't putt well, which was a big factor. One of our veteran players, Logan Pietsch (Sandburg), was out with a back injury," said coach Bob Freudenthal. "The course was good and it was theirs for the taking. I'd rather have a letdown at an invitational like this than at a conference match. This was a big letdown, and we're a much better team than we showed. We'll shape up, and I know we'll bounce back with our hectic schedule coming up." Tim Komenda (Stagg) led the team with a 78, Jeff Staley (Andrew) shot an 80, Kevin Daly (Oak Forest) finished with 82, and Matt Lovelace (Lyons Township) shot 87.
September 1, 2009 The Cyclones did not fail to impress in their first two matches of the year. The team finished fifth in a field of 20 on Aug. 28 at the Highland Tournament. The top two golfers, Matt Lovelace (Lyons Township) and Jeff Staley (Andrew), led the team through a wet 36 holes of golf. Lovelace finished with 83 and 76 while Staley shot a 79 and 84. "It was a real team effort with everyone pitching in for a respectable showing. Thirty-six holes is always a long day, but we played well," said head coach Bob Freudenthal. The Cyclones home opener on Aug. 31 proved even more successful by finishing first in the field. Tim Komenda (Stagg) shot 80, followed by Lovelace with 81, John Beissman (Lockport) had an 82, and Staley shot 86. "This was a great team effort on a windy and tough course. The next closest team was 12 shots behind us," Freudenthal said. "We got off to a good start this year and I'm feeling pretty good. We have eager players who want to contribute. Hopefully we'll continue our winning ways."
August 27, 2009
July 17, 2009 2008 Season
*2008 Illinois Skyway Collegiate
Conference Champions
May 27, 2009
May 13, 2009
October 14, 2008
October 7, 2008
August 29, 2008 2007 Season 2007 All-Conference: Chris Blankenship (Mt. Carmel)
2007 Season Preview With a handful of second- and third-place finishes, Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference play, the men's golf team is poised to challenge for the conference championship next season and improve on their 8th place finish in the Region IV Tournament. "Although we would have liked to finish with higher rankings in the conference and in Region IV, it was a satisfying season, and the team members gave it their all," said head coach Bob Freudenthal said. "I look forward to the return of several of our freshmen players next year." Those players include Marc Carter (Reavis), Chris Carvey (Stagg), Matt Crota (Eisenhower), Dave Keate (Sandburg), Forrest McDonald (Reavis), Coltin Thomas (Shepard), and Dave Weber (Sandburg). "These guys are now familiar with what it takes to play golf at the collegiate level, and I think next season they'll really have an opportunity to demonstrate their progress," Freudenthal said. Earning post-season recognition for the Cyclones this season was second-year player Chris Blankenship (Mt. Carmel), who was selected as All-Conference.
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September 25, 2010
“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.”
