RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. – The first round of The Clash saw the George Fox men's golf team card a 316 (+28), tying for 11th place against nationally ranked opponents.

Top Performances
Chance Griffin and Eli Harrell each scored a 75 (+3) to tie in 27th place. Starting on the back nine, Griffin notched a birdie and then recorded a five-hole par streak between the 16th and second hole. He finished strong with another five-hole par streak. Harrell birdied the 12th hole and earned a four-par streak on the back nine. Then, on the front nine, Harrell parred on three consecutive holes. He also ended with a par streak of five.

Christian Chacon followed in a tie for 53rd, posting a 79 (+7). He secured a par on the first three holes and went on to see another three-hole par streak on the front nine. Chacon found a birdie on the eighth hole.

Next was Blake Johnston, who competed individually and found himself in a tie for 59th place thanks to his score of 80 (+8). Johnston saw an early streak of three pars as well as a birdie on the 12th hole.

Tied for 72nd was independent golfer Ian MacArthur with an 83 (+11). MacArthur picked up a three-par streak on the front nine.

Otto Klein was slotted in 78th after tallying an 87 (+15). On the front nine, Klein claimed three pars in a row. Carson Colello scored a 99 (+27) and finished 80th.

George Fox stood in 11th place after the first day of the tournament, scoring a 316 (+28). La Sierra University clinched first place with a 291 (+3). The top golfer for the first round was La Sierra's Kyle Harford, who finished with a 69 (-3).

What Happens Next
On Tuesday, October 20, the Bruins will compete in the second round of The Clash in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., to conclude the fall season. Tee times are TBA.