Emporia State Disc Golf Teams Excel at MidAmerican Conference

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On February 15, 2026, the Emporia State disc golf teams showcased their dominance at the MidAmerican Conference event, winning multiple titles and individual competitions despite a venue change due to rain. Jaden Rye led the D1 singles, while Joshua Sterner claimed victory in D2 singles. The women’s singles saw Atlanta Krueger take the top spot. The men’s D1 and D2 teams won their respective competitions by significant margins. With another event scheduled for February 28, the teams look to continue their success.

Disc Golf Domination: Emporia State Shines at MidAmerican Conference!

Hey, disc golf fans! Circle those calendars, because the Emporia State disc golf teams absolutely shredded the competition at the MidAmerican Conference event held on February 15, 2026. Due to some heavy rains turning the Peter Pan Park Course into a soggy mess, the venue was switched to Jones Park East. And boy, did the teams deliver on the new course!

Jaden Rye Scores Big in D1 Singles!

The excitement kicked off with Jaden Rye leading the pack in the D1 singles competition. Rye played like a champ, finishing two strokes clear of his own teammate, Carter Ahrens, and Kansas State’s Maximilian Gutierrez. Rye kicked off his round with an amazing start, notching birdies on the first four holes! Talk about setting the pace! He ended the challenge at an impressive ten under after just 13 holes, before casually adding another birdie on the final three holes. Every disc he threw seemed to turn to gold!

Ahrens, not one to stay in the shadows, made an electrifying late charge with one eagle and three additional birdies in the last five holes, but alas, it was too little too late to catch Rye.

Joshua Sterner Claims D2 Singles Championship!

Meanwhile, in the D2 singles category, Joshua Sterner emerged as the champion. He made a powerful statement right off the bat, collecting birdies on the first three holes and finishing strong at four under after five holes. Caden Stucky put up a respectable fight as he took second place with a final score of -8. Right behind them, Isaiah Esquivel and Kansas State’s Ethan Ko ended up in a tie for third at -7. It was a dramatic showdown among the D2 competitors!

Women’s Singles Showcase!

And don’t forget about the fierce competition among the ladies! In the women’s singles, Atlanta Krueger clinched the win over her teammate and tenth-ranked player, Madeline Joiner, by two strokes with an overall score of +4. It was a nail-biter for sure; Joiner had a slim edge after 16 holes, but things took a twist when she suffered a double bogey on 17, allowing Krueger the opportunity to birdie 18 and snatch the lead. What a turn of events!

Team Titles Go to Emporia State!

Now let’s talk teams! The men’s D1 squad, featuring stars like Ahrens, Rye, TJ Reel, and Micah Tatro, showcased their extraordinary skills by winning their team competition in style, finishing an incredible 12 strokes ahead of everyone else at -25 for the tournament. Talk about teamwork making the dream work!

On the D2 side, Emporia State’s men’s team, made up of Esquivel, Sterner, Stucky, and Grant Yoder, also came out on top by a solid ten strokes, wrapping up their tournament at -22. In the women’s division, Krueger and Maya Ringgold led their team to victory, finishing at +8 overall and winning by just two strokes over Joiner and Isabella Parker. What a fantastic day for all the players!

What’s Next for Emporia State?

So, what’s next for these winning teams, you ask? Well, they’re slated for another MidAmerican Conference event on February 28, this time in Lawrence, Kansas. With the momentum they’ve built, everyone will be keenly watching to see if they can continue this impressive streak.

This has been one thrilling day for Emporia State disc golf, and as they gear up for the next competition, fans can only hope for more excitement and victories to come!

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