LEBANON, PA (April 25, 2026)-- The King's College men's golf team opened play at the 2026 MAC Freedom Championships on Saturday afternoon at Iron Valley Golf Club, posting a team score of 350 to sit fifth after the opening round. Stevens leads the eight‑team field with a 297.
Brendan Percey and
Jeremy Layland paced the Monarchs with matching rounds of 84 (+12), placing both in a tie for 14th overall.
Conner Smigielski added an 88 (+16), while
AJ Borchert carded a 94 (+22) to complete the four‑count total.
Cameron Jones rounded out the lineup with a 96 (+24).
Stevens' Jack Harris fired the low round of the day with a three‑under 69 to pace the field, helping the Ducks take a commanding lead after Round One. Lebanon Valley and Arcadia follow in second and third, respectively, entering Sunday's final round.
Team Standings- Round One
- Stevens- 297 (+9)
- Lebanon Valleys- 326 (+38)
- Arcadia- 330 (+42)
- DeSales- 338 (+50)
- King's- 350 (+62)
- FDU‑Florham- 352 (+64)
- Delaware Valley- 357 (+69)
- Misericordia- 359 (+71)
King's- 350
Brendan Percey- 84 (+12) (T14)
Jeremy Layland- 84 (+12) (T14)
Conner Smigielski- 88 (+16) (T24)
AJ Borchert- 94 (+22) (T31)
Cameron Jones- 96 (+24) (T35)
The Monarchs return to Iron Valley Golf Club on Sunday, April 26 for the final round of the 2026 MAC Freedom Championships, set to begin at 10:00 a.m.
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