BREMERTON, Wash. – Following a second-round score of 4-over par 292 – the sixth-best total among the 14-team field on Tuesday – the Kansas State men’s golf team remains in the hunt for a top-five finish at the 2025 NCAA Bremerton Regional held the par-72, 7,167-yard Olympic Course at Gold Mountain Golf Club.
 
The Wildcats are vying for a finish in the top five to advance to the first NCAA Championship in program history. They hold a 36-hole score of 6-over par 582 to reside in fifth place. There are six teams within 10 shots of each other that are battling for the final three spots to qualify for the championship.
 
“Today was a bit of a grind,” head coach Grant Robbins said of a course that has played nearly four shots over par per player over the first two rounds. “We kind of gave away a few shots on our first nine, but they did a great job of battling all day to keep us in contention. We are right where we want to be going into tomorrow. We know our good golf is good enough. It is a matter of going out, staying committed to our game plan, playing our game and seeing what happens.”
 
Behind team leaders Florida and Arizona State – which are at 25-under par and 16-under par, respectively – South Carolina is in third place at 2-under par 574, and Colorado in fourth place and five shots ahead of the Wildcats at 1-over par 577.
 
Right behind K-State is Charlotte at 7-over par 583, while South Florida and Utah are tied for seventh place at 8-over par 584.
 
K-State was led on Tuesday by senior Kobe Valociek, who recorded a round of 1-under par 71. He was able to neutralize four bogeys on the day with three birdies in addition to an eagle on the par-5 6th hole. A former transfer from Virginia Tech, Valociek tied his best score in five career regional rounds with the 71 he produced during the final round of the 2024 NCAA Austin Regional, which ended up being his final 18 holes as a Hokie.
 
A native of Peoria, Arizona, Valociek improved 11 spots on the leaderboard during the second round, and he enters Wednesday’s final 18 holes in a tie for 21st place at 1-over par 145.
 
Senior Cooper Schultz remains in the top 10 following a round of even-par 72 on Tuesday, which included a trio of birdies. The Andover, Kansas, native is in a three-way tie for sixth place at 4-under par 140, just two shots back of a three-way tie for third place.
 
Another senior, Ian McCrary, is tied for 35th place at 4-over par 148 after an up-and-down second round of 4-over par 76 on Tuesday that included five birdies.
 
Nicklaus Mason battled to a round of 3-over par 75 as he countered six bogeys with birdies on his first hole – No. 10 – and two of his final three holes. The senior from Shawnee, Kansas, enters the final round tied for 48th place with a 36-hole score of 7-over par 151.
 
Freshman Erik Sabelström Holmberg shaved six shots off his first-round score by tallying a 2-over par 74 on Tuesday. The Stockholm, Sweden, native is tied for 63rd place at 10-over par 154.
 
Kansas State ranks fourth in the field in both par-3 (9-over par) and par-4 (12-over par) scoring, while they are sixth in total birdies (34) and seventh in both pars (103) and fewest bogeys (37).
 
A pair of Florida players reside at the top of the leaderboard as Matthew Kress is in first place at 10-under par 134, while Luke Poulter is one shot back.
 
The Wildcats begin the final round of the 2025 NCAA Bremerton Regional on Wednesday with tee times off No. 10 starting at 8:30 a.m. (PT) as the Wildcats are paired with Colorado and Charlotte. Live results can be followed on SCOREBOARD powered by Clippd.

 

Let’s face it — transitioning from a high school senior into a first-year college student, while certainly exciting, can be a stressful and intimidating time.

Moving away from home can be daunting, especially when it means living with a roommate, possibly a completely random one.

However, something that students will come to realize is that despite one’s best efforts, whether you went random or are rooming with someone you already know, differences will undoubtedly arise. It’s simply the reality of living in an 11-foot by 15-foot unrenovated dorm (thank you Porter Hall).

Here are some do’s and don’ts of living with a roommate. First-years listen closely.

Do: Get to know your roommate. Whether initial introductions seem natural or forced, I’ve always found that you will undoubtedly have at least some commonalities in trying to get to know someone.

Regardless of ethnicity, beliefs or background, we can all relate to one thing: each one of us is among more than 49,000 students here at University Park.

Getting to know your roommate can help make leaps and bounds in terms of connecting two different people who may have met each other by chance.

Don’t: Get too worked up over arising issues. It can be difficult to execute when push comes to shove, but oftentimes, living in a tiny dorm room causes small issues to gradually snowball into bigger ones. Whether it’s a nagging pet peeve your roommate has or general disagreements, small issues that shouldn’t warrant much attention unintentionally become bigger when living in such cramped quarters..

Many times, these issues can be easily solved by talking with your roommate and recognizing the conditions in which you both live at the time.

Do: Have fun with your roommate. Believe it or not, college can be a lot of fun. With tons of outside activities to do on campus or downtown, along with hanging out in the dorms or commons, there’s no shortage of entertainment at Penn State. Don’t even get me started on the phenomenon that is tailgating during football season.

Try to find things that interest both you and your roommate or if you’re feeling bold enough, get out of your comfort zone and try something new. From laser tag to axe throwing to pottery painting, State College offers nearly everything to those willing to give it a try.

Don’t: Mess with stuff that isn’t yours. I feel like this goes without saying, but if it’s not your property, without your roommate’s permission, don’t mess with it.

Regardless of what it may be, if your roommate doesn’t want you touching it, just don’t. Living with someone new can be challenging enough as it is without having to worry about personal boundaries. If it isn’t yours, don’t assume you have a right to it.

Do: Find a good study spot outside of the dorm room. Whether it’s somewhere on campus or at one of the countless businesses downtown that welcome students, Penn State offers an unlimited number of study spots.

From the Pattee and Paterno Library in the heart of campus to Webster’s Bookstore Cafe, there are plenty of places for students wanting a change of scenery.

Such a change can help to minimize roommate issues, as both parties aren’t constantly in direct proximity to each other all the time.

Don’t: Be messy beyond reason. Nobody likes a slob. I say “beyond reason” because, as a college student who knows the habits of other college students, people get busy. When people get busy, sometimes cleanliness unfortunately becomes a second thought. However, please, please, please try your best to keep a tidy enough space that is manageable.

Students can become a bit careless, but try to stay conscious of it, as your roommate certainly will be if it starts to get bad and creeps its way onto their portion of the room.

Living with someone new, especially in such tight conditions and in an unfamiliar place, can be challenging. Unless you’ve had to share a bedroom with siblings in the past, for most, it is a brand-new experience. However, just because it’s a new experience doesn’t mean it has to be a bad one. With a little effort, communication and respect, you may just find yourself a best friend for years to come.

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MANKATO — The Minnesota State men’s hockey team announced its 2025-26 schedule, complete with 34 contests.

The season will start with six nonconference games, beginning with a road series against Omaha Oct. 10-11. MSU will also play a nonconference road series at Wisconsin Oct. 16-17, with its first home series coming Oct. 24-25 against Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

The Mavericks will also play in the Coachella Cactus Cup Jan. 1-2 at Palm Springs, California. St. Cloud State, Massachusetts-Lowell and Boston University will also be in that event.

MSU will play 26 CCHA contests, beginning with a road game against St. Thomas Oct. 31.

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Collin graduated from the S.I. Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University in December 2022.

After that, he took his first job at WEHT as a sports reporter and weekend anchor in Evansville, Indiana. While in Evansville, Collin covered high school, college, and independent professional teams.

During his time there, he covered countless state championships, conference titles, and the University of Evansville’s 2024 NCAA Tournament run for baseball. Collin found his passion for telling stories on all levels of sports in the Tri-State community.

Originally from Bel Air, Maryland, Collin of course has Old Bay as his primary choice of seasoning, and Memorial Day celebrations always include watching the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse National Championship.

Collin lives and breathes sports, having played lacrosse, basketball, soccer, ice hockey, and tennis growing up. He played soccer at Harford Community College.

Outside of sports, Collin enjoys skiing, going to the beach, and hiking. If you’ve got any story ideas, please reach out to Collin.Davies@KCRG.com.

Hamilton College’s Ramon Aroca Gonzalez ’26 (Madrid, Spain/Hastings School) was selected the 2025 New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Men’s Golfer of the Year on Tuesday, May 13 when the conference announced its end-of-season awards.

Will Whittaker ’25 (Jupiter, Fla./South Kent School [Conn.]) joined Gonzalez on the all-NESCAC team. Gonzalez was voted by the conference’s coaches to the first team and Whittaker made the second team.

Gonzalez collected his third all-conference first team honor and his second NESCAC golfer of the year award. He was the golfer and rookie of the year in 2023. Gonzalez, who was selected to compete in the NCAA Division III championship as an individual on Monday, led Hamilton with an 18-hole stroke average of 72.40 for 20 rounds. He earned four individual medalist honors and finished in the top 10 seven times out of 10 tournaments. Gonzalez tied for second place at the conference championship at Williams College’s Taconic Golf Club in late April with rounds of 71-71-80. The 80 in the final round was his worst all season. Gonzalez shot in the 60s three times.

Whittaker, who made the second team for the second straight year, posted a 76.14 stroke average for 14 rounds and finished in the top 20 in six out of seven tournaments. He tied for eighth place at the NESCAC championship with rounds of 70-76-80. Whittaker shot in the 70s in 11 out of 14 rounds.

Gonzalez will compete in the national championship event for the first time. The tournament begins on Tuesday, May 20 and runs through Friday, May 23. The first two rounds will be played simultaneously at Midvale Country Club in Penfield, N.Y., and at Cobblestone Creek Country Club in Victor, N.Y.

 

Ronald William Goodacre

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Ronald William Goodacre, a.k.a. “Bill/Poppy/Hockeypuck,” died peacefully on April 30, 2025. He was 88. His children, Tim and Jill, as well as his grandchildren Isabelle, Joe, Georgia, Kate, and Charlotte, daughter-in-law Denise, son-in-law Harry and loving partner of thirty years, Chris, were by his side. He died at precisely 4:44PM, a number that, according to angel number theory, signifies spiritual guidance, protection and a message of support from one’s guardian angels. Born in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, on February 6, 1937, to Arthur William Goodacre and Mabel Pengelly Goodacre, Bill grew up in Red Deer with his parents and three siblings: Robert, Marnie, and Joan. He left Canada on a hockey scholarship to Colorado College, where he met artist Glenna Maxey, his future wife. After college, Bill and Glenna moved to Lubbock, Texas, where he worked for his father-in-law, Homer Maxey, doing various jobs, including driving cattle trucks and managing apartments. Soon after, they welcomed a son, Tim, and a daughter, Jill. In the summer of 1965, Bill opened his first real estate company, marking the beginning of an amazing real estate career. In 1973, Bill and his family visited Boulder for the first time. He was captivated by Boulder’s beauty and the allure of its hockey culture and decided to relocate and start his real estate business there. Over the years, Bill became one of the most beloved people in his community, fostering relationships through real estate, hockey, and occasionally attending parties in nothing more than a jock strap. Bill was a top real estate broker in Boulder for fifty years. He started his first Boulder real estate company in 1974, R.W. Goodacre and Company, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024. To know Bill was to be in his presence, hear his laugh, and see his smile. He was known for his epic toga parties, snowmobile trips, and summer solstice parties. He would inform anyone in his company the make, model and year of any vintage car that happened to pass by. His stories were legendary. He was indestructible. He survived falling out of a car at fifty-five miles per hour when he was three, running after it yelling, “Wait for me!” He had his teeth knocked out during a hockey game, put them in a cup, and finished the game-multiple times. His entire body and face caught fire as a result of a gas station accident. The stories are endless. Everyone spoke of Bill’s boundless generosity. Countless people recall Bill’s selflessness on infinite occasions. When someone was in need, Bill was there. He knew no strangers. His kindness was legendary, and his love for family and friends was boundless. He loved kids — being with them, mentoring them, and teaching them. He coached the CU Hockey Club team. He taught his kids and grandkids how to skate before they could walk. And, as legend has it, Bill could skate before he could walk–a legend now considered fact by Bill’s family and friends. He continued to skate and maintained his top physical condition from childhood until he finally stopped playing hockey at the age of eighty-six. He loved all desserts, in particular, Baskin Robbins Jamoca Almond Fudge, Dairy Queen Strawberry Blizzards and The Cork Mud Pie. He loved black licorice, chocolate milkshakes, fish and chips with malt vinegar and Eggs Benedict. One of his greatest passions was collecting cars. As a teenager in Red Deer, he collected old cars in the backyard of his home and put them together to make great drivers. He won car rodeos. This led to an amazing, revolving car collection over the years. He loved driving them and tinkering with them. He repaired them when they didn’t need repairing. He loved washing them. He even washed one in the snow once to take his wife, Glenna, to a party. He had a photographic memory of dates, addresses, phone numbers, and, most importantly, friends’ and family members’ names, dating back to when he was a small child. He could recall every make, model and year of every car he ever owned – a number exceeding sixty. He is survived by his children, Tim and Jill, as well as his grandchildren Isabelle, Joe, Georgia, Kate, and Charlotte, partner Chris, and a legion of loving family and friends. He will be deeply missed, but all who knew him are comforted by the countless memories of a unique and incredible life well lived. A negative word has yet to be uttered about Bill Goodacre, and based on the overwhelming outpouring of love at the mention of his passing, there never will be. In lieu of flowers or donations, Tim, Jill, and the family would love for everyone to simply raise a glass in honor of Bill, to keep his memory alive, to think of him with the same joy and spirit that he brought to everyone who was blessed to be in his universe; and, every once in a while, if you happen to notice that it’s 4:44, know that Bill is with us, smiling and slapping the crap out of a hockey puck in heaven. Please visit GreenwoodMyersFuneral.com to leave a condolence.