FIRESTONE, Ariz.- In a tournament that features a predominant field of Division II teams, the Texas Wesleyan golf team sits in 11th place in the Grand Canyon Classic at the Estrella Mountain Ranch Golf Club Monday afternoon.

     Texas Wesleyan (292-300=592) sits 27 shots behind tournament leader Calif. State-Bakersfield (286-279=565) after the first two rounds of play.

     "We played pretty good in the first round, but slumped a little in the afternoon," head coach Kevin Millikan said. "It's not that we are playing bad, it's just that the other teams are playing that good."

     Freshman Scott Sikes continues to perform for the Rams, leading the way with a 70-76=146, two-over par to finish the day tied for 29th. Junior Chris Loftis is tied for 41st after shooting a 75-73=148, four-over par. Sophomore Reino Deetlefs and junior Euan McIntosh both finished with a 149, five-over par to end the day tied for 44th. Junior Justin Ward rounded out the scoring with a 153, nine-over par.

     The first day saw 18 players shoot under par and four teams fire under-par scores after round two.

     "We have to play to our abilities and come away with something positive during the final round," Millikan said. "We need to prove to ourselves that we can finish a tournament."

The Rams will be back in action for the third and final round Tuesday morning.