CADEN VANLANDINGHAM

6-0 • 145 • JUNIOR

WICHITA, KAN. TRINITY ACADEMY

At Washburn

Has competed in 11 events and holds a 77.26 through 27 rounds… three-time MIAA Academic Honor Roll member and three-time Academic Excellence award recipient.

As a sophomore in 2021-22

Played in five events ... competed with the team in the Washburn Invitational, NSU Golf Classic, and the Watkins Invitational ... competed as an individual in the FHSU Tigers Classic and the Warrior Invitational ... had a stroke average of 77.23 in 13 rounds and hit a low-round of 71 at the FHSU Tigers Classic ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll and received Academic Excellence honors.

As a freshman in 2020-21

Competed as an individual in the Dual vs Missouri Western and Broncho Invitational and played for the team in the Washburn Invitational and NSIC Preview… held a stroke average of 78.11 through nine rounds… named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll and received Academic Excellence honors.

As a freshman in 2019-20

Competed in two events before the remainder of the season was canceled because of COVID-19 … had a stroke average of 75.80 in five rounds ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll and was an MIAA Academic Excellence award winner.

Background

A four-year letter winner in golf at Trinity Academy... a three-year letter winner in basketball ...Vanlandingham won the Kansas Class 4A State Champion in 2019 and contributed to the Knights 2019 state championship title... named to the 2019 All-Metro Boys Golf Team.

Personal

Son of Troy and Rebecca Vanlandingham ... has one sister, Taylor Vanlandingham ... majoring in finance.

Career Stats

Cooper Ward

6-5 • 195 • SOPHOMORE

WICHITA, KAN. ANDOVER CENTRAL HS

As a freshman in 2021-22

Played as an individual in the Washburn Invitational ... in three rounds he averaged a 80.67 ... hit a 73 in the final round of the event.

High School: Competed in golf for Andover Central ... at the conclusion of his sophomore season, was named second team all-League after five top-10 finishes and helped the team to a state, regional, and league championship titles ... as a senior, was named to the all-League first team and the all-State team and had six runner-up finishes on the course and one tournament win.

Personal: Son of Mike and Whitney Ward ... has two siblings, Jackson and Georgia ... plans to major in graphic design.

2022-23 Washburn Career

Career Stats

Cooper Ward

6-1 • 160 • SENIOR LENEXA, KAN. OLATHE NORTHWEST HS

At Washburn

Has appeared in 22 events playing 58 rounds recording a 76.36 stroke average … has an individual head-to-head record of 1068-788 (.575) ... hit a career-low 68 in his sophomore season at the NSU Clasiisc ... placed top-5 in one event and top-10 in another event ... a four-time member of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

As a junior in 2021-22

Played in 10 events with a stroke average of 75.96 through 27 rounds of golf ... placed a season high tied for 19th in the Washburn Invitational and hit a low round of 71 three times ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

2022-23 Washburn Career

As a sophomore in 2020-21

Competed in nine events for the Ichabods with a stroke average of 77.13 through 23 rounds … had a season best third place individual finish at the MIAA Championships… shot 6-over par on the season… had a career low round of 68 at the NSU Classic… named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

As a sophomore in 2019-20

Competed in two events before the season was canceled in the spring because of COVID-19 ... in five rounds he recorded a 75.80 stroke average … competed as an individual at the Watkins Invitational and tied for 27th shooting six-over par, 150 (74, 76) ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

As a freshman in 2018-19

Competed as an individual at the Washburn Invitational ... shot rounds of 74-76-78 for a three round total of +15, 228 and tied for 15th place ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

Background: Four year letter-winner and three-time state qualifier ... helped the Ravens to two second place team finishes at regionals as well as a third place finish ... was also a member of three Olathe Northwest teams that finished in the top-six at the state tournament ... individually, he compiled 13 top-10 finishes during his sophomore through senior seasons ... at the state tournament, he finished eighth as a junior and seventh as a senior ... a first team All-League selection as a junior and named to the second team All-League as a senior ... named to the honor roll four times ... also a member of the National Honors Society and the National Spanish Honors Society.

Personal: Son of Randy and Sheila Wexler ... has two sisters, Hannah and Ruby ...majoring in management.

Career Stats

Jackson Wexler

6-5 • 170 • FRESHMAN

TOPEKA, KAN. SEAMAN HS

In 2022: (football) Appeared in nine games recording seven punts for 334 yards averaging 47.7 yards per punt with a long of 66 against Emporia State … a member of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

Background: A second-team all-county and honorable mention all-5A and all-league as placekicker … also a first-team all-league and all-city selection in soccer his senior season … as a junior he was honorable mention all-league in soccer and a first-team all-city and second-team all-league pick in golf … his sophomore season he was an all-league honorable mention selection.

Personal: Son of Glendon and Sara … a sister Kinley … majoring in finance.

Career Stats

Wills

6-1 • 175 • SENIOR CHASKA, MINN. CHASKA HS

At Washburn

Has competed in 21 events with four winsand seven top-five finishes playing 76 rounds with a career stroke average of 74.29 … was selected as an individual for regionals his junior season ... hit a career-low of 66 his freshman and junior season ... fifth all-time in career scoring average (74.29) ... seventh all-time in career won-lost percentage (.733) ... received All-MIAA First Team honors his junior season ... four-time MIAA Academic Honor Roll member.

As a junior in 2021-22

Played in all 12 events for the Ichabods this season ... held a stroke average of 73.53 over 30 rounds ... was individual champion in four events and placed top-10 at the MIAA Championships ... tied a career-low round of 66 in the second round of the Holiday Inn Express Classic... shot two-over par for the season ... selected as an individual in the NCAA Midwest/Central Regional ... earned All-MIAA First Team honors ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

As a sophomore in 2020-21

Competed in all 10 events for the Ichabods this season… recorded a stroke average of 75.42 over 26 rounds… had a season high third place individual finish at the Washburn Invitational… season low round of 68 in the second round of The Mule… named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

As a sophomore in 2019-20

Played in all six rounds recording a top-five finish and a stroke average of 73.50 in the COVID-shortened season … placed in the top-20 at three events with a season-best third-place finish at the 21st Annual NSU Golf Classic shooting five-under par ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

As a freshman in 2018-19

Competed as an individual at three events ... carded a career low 73 at the J.R. Watkins Invitational ... tied for 12th place at the Washburn Invitational after shooting +13, 226 (77-74-75) ... finished with a 76.14 stroke average after seven rounds ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

Background: Helped the Chaska HS Hawks men’s golf team to four conference championships ... as a freshman, was named the team’s most improved player and earned All-Conference honorable mention accolades ... a three-time All-Conference selection ... the Hawks recorded a perfect regular season, worked their way up to a first place ranking in the state, and placed third at sections ... also played four years of football and one season of hockey ... helped the football team to three conference championships and the hockey team to one conference title ... a three-time All-Conference selection in football ... named to the Deans List and graduated in the top 20% of his class.

Personal: Son of Darryl and Lizann Wills ... has one sister, Madyson ... his father, Darryl, played football at the University of Minnesota-Mankato ... majoring in finance and international business.

Career Stats

COACHING EXPERIENCE

>> Washburn University

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

>> Washburn, 2012-2016

EDUCATION

>> Washburn, 2016