Men's Golf
Black Hawk returns to top of Region 4 with wire-to-wire run
May 29, 2024
BYRON, ILL. - Black Hawk College was the class of Region 4 men's golf for more than a decade, winning 14 consecutive region titles between 2006 and 2019. The Braves snapped a three-year run without a championship by taking the 2024 NJCAA Region 4 Division II Men's Golf Tournament on April 28-30 at PrairieView Golf Club. Led by medalist Mason Steinert, BHC posted a three-day total of 945 to hold off a late charge from runner-up Madison College with a 955. Steinert shot nine-over-par 225 for the tournament to earn Region 4 Golfer of the Year, while Shayne Shepherd was named Region 4 Coach of the Year.
HIGH FIVE: DuPage stakes claim to fifth consecutive, 23rd overall Region 4 title
May 29, 2024
BYRON, ILL. - The list of teams contending may change from year-to-year, but one thing remains clear when it comes to the NJCAA Region 4 Division III Men's Golf Tournament: it belongs to the College of DuPage. The Chaparrals claimed their fifth consecutive crown at PrairieView Golf Club on May 12-13, giving them 23 total region crowns and 12 under Hall of Fame head coach Jason Hyatt. DuPage posted a two-day of 640 to clip runner-up Rock Valley College by 11 shots, giving Hyatt yet another Region 4 Coach of the Year award. Region 4 medalist honors was decided in a playoff, which was won by RVC's Griffin Smits over Hagan Rank of COD to send Smits to the national tournament.
72 Region 4 Spring Student-Athletes Earn NJCAA All-American
June 13, 2023
The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has released its list of All-Americans for the 2022-23 spring sports season, and 72 student-athletes representing Region 4 were recognized. The group includes 27 from men's and women's track & field, ten from baseball, and four each from men's golf and softball. There are 16 first team recipients, 19 second team honorees, five third team selections, and 12 honorable mention distinctions. The student-athletes represent nine Region 4 institutions.
Region 4 Announces Spring 2023 All-Region Teams
June 13, 2023
The NJCAA Region 4 has announced the numerous recipients of All-Region accolades for student-athletes competing in the Spring 2023 season, including those voted Region 4 Player or Athlete of the Year in their respective sport and division.
DuPage surges to third place, four Region 4 individuals score All-American honors
June 13, 2023
PLYMOUTH, IND. & CHAUTAUQUA, NY - Region 4 was well represented at the NJCAA Division II Men's Golf Championships at Swan Lake Resort and the NJCAA Division III Men's Golf Championships at Chautauqua Golf Club. In all three teams and six individuals competed in the two tournaments, with the College of DuPage earning the top team finish and four individuals earning NJCAA All-American accolades (Division II | Division III).
Day two rally nets DuPage another Region 4 title, Madison's Schmiesing claims individual
May 19, 2023
BYRON, ILL. - Facing a two stroke deficit heading into Monday's final round of the 2023 NJCAA Region 4 Division III Men's Golf Tournament at PrairieView Golf Club, the College of DuPage didn't flinch and rallied for a four-stroke victory and their fourth consecutive Region 4 crown. The Chaparrals posted a tournament-best 308 over their final 18 holes to surpass Madison College with a 626. The WolfPack posted a 630 to finish second, with Rock Valley College taking third at 653. Brent Schmiesing, a freshman from Madison College, went wire-to-wire to claim medalist honors with a six-over-par 150.
Region 4 Hall of Fame to welcome 12-member induction Class of 2023
January 17, 2023
The NJCAA Region 4 Hall of Fame is pleased to announce a 12-member induction Class of 2023. The group includes four student-athletes, two coaches, one student-athlete & coach, one administrator, one administrator & coach, two lifetime achievement honorees, and one national championship team that excelled during their time competing in Region 4.
Region 4 Announces Fall 2022 All-Region Teams
November 22, 2022
The NJCAA Region 4 has announced the numerous recipients of All-Region Team accolades for student-athletes competing in the Fall 2022 season, including those recipients of Region 4 Player & Athlete of the Year honors.
Moriyama repeats, leads Highland to first Region 4 championship in 20 years
October 27, 2022
BYRON, ILL. - Four teams were in contention for the 2022 NJCAA Region 4 Division II Men's Golf Championship, and when all 54 holes were completed, Highland Community College had earned its first region title since 2002. The Cougars finished with a 936 team total, two strokes better than Alexandria Technical & Community College (MN) at 938. Sophomore Riku Moriyama successfully defended his 2021 Region 4 title with a five-shot victory to finish as medalist again.
UPDATED: 46 Region 4 Spring Student-Athletes Earn NJCAA All-American
June 16, 2022
The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has released its list of All-Americans for the 2021-22 spring sports season, and 43 student-athletes representing Region 4 were recognized. The group includes 11 from women's track & field, ten from men's track & field and softball, eight from baseball, three from men's golf, and one from men's tennis. There are 20 first team recipients, 15 second team honoree, seven third team selections, and 11 honorable mention distinctions. The student-athletes represent ten Region 4 institutions.
Region 4 announces Spring 2022 All-Region teams
June 15, 2022
The NJCAA Region 4 has announced the numerous recipients of All-Region Team accolades for student-athletes competing in the Spring 2022 season, including those recipients of Region 4 Player of the Year honors.
SWEET SPRING: DuPage wins men's, women's national T&F championships, places top four in men's golf & tennis
June 15, 2022
It was an unbelievable spring to be wearing Forest Green around Glen Ellyn, Illinois. The College of DuPage, which already claimed a football national championship back in the fall, capped the 2021-22 athletic calendar with a quartet of national tournament qualifiers and two more championship banners. The men's and women's track programs both successfully defended their 2021 national titles with first place finishes at the NJCAA Division III Men's & Women's Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Troy, New York, from May 12-14, marking the third time in school history they have won championships in the same year. In addition, the Chaparrals' men's golf team finished third at the NJCAA Division III Golf Championships in Chautauqua, New York, from June 7-10, and the COD men's tennis squad generated a fourth-place finish at the NJCAA Division III Men's Tennis Championships in Oxford, Georgia, from May 13-15.
DuPage remains atop Region 4 with third straight championship
May 31, 2022
BYRON, ILL. - The NJCAA Region 4 Division III Men's Golf Tournament is becoming a repetitive exercise with the College of DuPage defeating Madison College in a head-to-head battle. The Chaparrals made it three straight Region 4 championships with a 621 to 648 victory at the two-day, 36-hole event held at PrairieView Golf Club.
Region 4 Announces Fall All-Region Teams
December 13, 2021
The NJCAA Region 4 has announced the numerous recipients of All-Region accolades for student-athletes competing in the Fall 2021 season, including those recipients of Region 4 Player of the Year honors.
Bryant & Stratton successfully defends Region 4 title
November 17, 2021
BYRON, ILL. - One year after claiming the program's first region championship, Bryant & Stratton College proved it wasn't a fluke by repeating as champions at the 2021 Region 4 Division II (Midwest District) Men's Golf Tournament at PrairieView Golf Club on October 7-9. The Bobcats posted a three-day total of 917 to finish five shots ahead of Black Hawk College and eight strokes better than Illinois Valley Community College, both of whom will join Bryant & Stratton College at the national tournament.
DuPage defends Region 4 crown, advances to national tournament
May 19, 2021
BYRON, ILL. - Follow a season postponed from the fall to the spring due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the College of DuPage successfully defended their 2019 title with an 11-shot victory over Madison College at the Region 4 Division II Golf Tournament at PrairieView Golf Club on Sunday and Monday. The Chaparrals maintained a double-digit lead throughout a Covid-shortened 36-hole tournament to finish with a 644 team score.