Highlanders jump to No. 2 in poll

The McLennan men's golf squad jumped four spots to No. 2 with 83 points in the Bushnell/Golfweek NJCAA Division I Coaches' Poll following last week's victory at the Waco River Classic.

Defending national champion Midland (Texas) remains at No. 1 with 95 points. Hutchinson (Kansas) dropped one spot to No. 3 with 66 points, and Indian Hills (Iowa) dropped one spot  to No. 4 with 65 points. Odessa (Texas) also fell one spot to No. 5 with 61 points.

Other South Central District squads ranked include: Weatherford, entering the poll at No. 6, 48 points; Tyler, up two to No. 7, 32 points; Western Texas, down one to No. 9, 27 points; and New Mexico, down five to No. 10, 14 points. Blinn is receiving votes.

The Highlanders return to action Oct. 20 at the Blinn Fall Invitational in Brenham.