SFCC Hosts 12th Annual Golf Tournament for scholarships

Friends and supporters of Roadrunner Athletics participated in the 12th Annual SFCC Golf Tournament benefiting athletic scholarships. The event was held on Monday, July 24 at the Sedalia Country Club and raised approximately $30,000.

"We had 82 teams this year, with two full flights," said SFCC Softball Head Coach: Michele Rupard. "Unfortunately, the rain kept us from having two complete sessions. We are grateful for everyone's patience and grace during the weather. We had a lot of new sponsors this year, which is great! It means that our golf tournament is expanding within the community, and the community support of State Fair Athletics is expanding as well."

The morning tee time was canceled due to inclement weather conditions. The Championship Flight was won by the team of Brandon Hartman, Sean Paul, and Brody Kempton. A pair of teams finished in a second-place tie. The team of Brice Pannier, Seth Fraley, and Nick Hagedorn tied with the team of Adam Braverman, Dennis Paul, and Ben Jackson. Three teams tied for fourth place: Abe Azan, Marcia Azan, and Lindal Grechus; Mac McCartney, Dan Thornton, and Lynn Alexander; Cliff Callis, Tyler Callis, and Justin Hauser.

The A-Flight finished in a tie for first place between the team of George Brown, Bub Caldwell, and Andy Cofen and the team of Joe Parisi, Terry Russell, and Paul Eppen. Four teams tied for third place in the flight: Gage Saulbeamer, BJ Curry, and Gage Boise; Joe Gilgour, Kevin Thurman, and Jim Gerwitz; Paul Ray Malter, Tony Willis, and Lynn Sullivan; Andrew Treuner, Kyle Herrick, and Chris Spangler.

The B-Flight finished in a four-way tie for first place between the teams of Brad Pistel, George McComas, and Brandon Adcock; Michele Rupard, Hillary Protzman, and Tracy Anderson: Chuck Black and Patrick Rowland; Jordan Dey, Spencer White, and Cody Meyer.

The contest on the second hole was won by Cam Jones. The contest on the seventh hole was won by Kyle Herrick. Herrick also won the contest on the 10th hole with an ace. Brice Pannier won the contest on the 15th hole. Brett Shoop won the contest on the 17th hole.

The SFCC athletic department would like to thank the following sponsors, without their support this event would not be possible. The title sponsors for the event were W-K Chevrolet Buick GMC, McDonald's, and Tyson. Putting Clock sponsors were Commerce Bank and Commerce Trust, Embree Electric, and Furnell Companies.

The Driving Range sponsors were; Capstone Precision Group, Wilson Toellner CPA, Landmann Title, Jim's Tire and Auto, Osage Gun and Pawn, 10th and Thompson Car Wash, Peak Sport and Spine, CrossFit Sedalia/Total Fitness Gym, Ditzfeld Container Service, Robert Treuner Masonry, State Fair Spirits, Big Iron and Sullivan Auctioneers, Kehde's Barbecue, and Colton's Steakhouse and Grill. The Beverage Cart sponsors included Auto Glass Express, Parkhurst Manufacturing, Sedalia Rental and Supply, BTC Bank, and Central Bank of Sedalia.

The athletic department would also like to thank the following hole sponsors; Gary and Lisa Meyer, Backwoods Guitar, Pummill's Sporting Goods, Simmons Bank, Pruitt Insurance, Comfort Inn, Ward and Spangler, Assured Partners, Callis Marketing, Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Down Range Indoor Golf Simulator, EndZone Sports Bar and Grill, Estes Drive-In, Jeff Mittelhauser, Just Hill Investments, Missouri Valley College, Socket Telecom, Spooky Bear T-Shirt Shack, Wayward Wind Travel, and Billie Barnes -Remax.

"We are very thankful for the support we received this year, whether it was through playing golf, donations, or purchasing of auction items. All the money raised goes directly to scholarships, and helps our student-athletes," said Rupard.

David Rohrbach

SFCC Athletics