Rangers Close Season at NWAC Championships, Moore on to Next Level

Olympic College Golf wrapped up its 2026 season at the NWAC Championships, held at the iconic Apple Tree Golf Course in Yakima, Washington, where Alex Moore and Kiyomi McKenzie represented the Rangers as the program's lone qualifiers.

Moore, a sophomore from Port Orchard (South Kitsap HS), capped his Olympic College career with a steady two‑round performance, finishing T27 with scores of 82 and 81. Competing on a championship stage against the conference's top players, Moore showcased the consistency and leadership that defined his time with the Rangers. His round at Apple Tree included a memorable approach into the course's signature apple‑shaped green, a fitting image to close out his collegiate career at Olympic College.

On the men's side, Skagit Valley pulled off a narrow upset to claim the team title at +6, edging Bellevue by just two strokes in one of the closest championship finishes of the season. Skagit Valley's Logan Medcalf earned medalist honors, surging into the lead with an impressive final‑round 68 (-4) to finish at -1 overall, one stroke clear of the field.

For the women, Bellevue captured the team championship at +81, finishing four strokes ahead of the field. Grace Callas of Southwestern Oregon claimed the individual title at +20, leading a competitive group of top performers.

Kiyomi McKenzie, a sophomore from Bremerton (Olympic HS), represented the Rangers on the women's side, finishing 28th overall with rounds of 95 and 99 for a total of 194. Competing in just her first NWAC Championship appearance, McKenzie gained valuable experience against the conference's best while continuing her growth as a key member of Olympic College's developing women's program.

The championship appearance marked the final event of the season for the Rangers, closing a year defined by steady progress and competitive growth. The men's team narrowly missed qualifying as a group, falling just short by 3½ placement points, while the women's program took important steps forward in participation and development, ultimately sending McKenzie to represent the program on the championship stage.

Moore's performance also marks a transition point for the program, as he becomes a "Next Level" Ranger, continuing his academic and athletic career at Liberty University in Virginia. His leadership and experience played a critical role in guiding a young Olympic College roster throughout the season, setting a standard for future Rangers to follow.

As the year comes to a close, Olympic College Golf looks ahead with momentum—building on a season of improvement, near breakthroughs, and continued development across both programs.