WILKES‑BARRE, PA (April 17, 2026)--The King's College men's golf team hosted Scranton and Wilkes in a Friday afternoon tri‑match at Wyoming Valley Country Club, finishing with a team score of 325.
 
The Monarchs split the event, earning a 14-stroke win over Wilkes (339) while falling to Scranton, who posted the low team score of 293 on the par‑72 layout.
 
Jeremy Layland led King's with a strong round of 77 (+5), while Cam Jones followed with an 80 (+8). Conner Smigielski added an 81 (+9), and AJ Borchert posted an 83 (+11). Brendan Percey rounded out the scoring group with an 85 (+13) as the Monarchs secured the home win over the Colonels.
 
Scranton was paced by Jack Novis and Richard Essen, who each fired a round‑low 70, while Kade Kelleher added a 75 for the Royals. Wilkes was led by Brady Noone with a 79, and Jayden Bleiler contributed an 84 for the Colonels.
 
Scranton - 293
Jack Novis - 70
Richard Essen - 70
Kade Kelleher - 75
Gehrig Shannon - 78
Jake Lairdson - 80
 
King's - 325
Jeremy Layland - 77
Cameron Jones - 80
Conner Smigielski - 81
AJ Borchert - 83
Brendan Percey - 85
 
Wilkes - 339
Brady Noone - 79
Jayden Bleiler - 84
Trey Hilbert - 87
Daniel Nau - 89
Easton Stafford - 93
 
The Monarchs return to action on Sunday, April 19 as the team travels to Dallas, PA for a dual match with Misericordia at Irem Temple Country Club with the tee time set for 1:00 p.m.