HUTCHINSON, OAKDALE, Minn. - Both the Bethany men's and women's golf teams finished in second place at the Sword and Shield Invitational, which was played Friday and Saturday at Crow River Golf Club and Oakdale Golf Course, respectively. 

The Viking men carded a 310-317-627, which was nine strokes off the lead, while the women posted a 386-370-756. 

August Waxin and Andrew King tied for fourth place out of 55 golfers. Waxin scored 76-75-151 while King carded a 70-81-151. Anthony Nicolai tied for 20th at 80-78-158 and Tyson Wicklund tied for 34th at 84-83-167. 

Daylan Duncalfe led the Vikings B team, tying for 15th place at 78-79-157. 

The women were led by Eva Stuewe, who finished fifth at 88-86-174. Lydia Schmid took 11th at 94-94-188, while Kiara Murphy and Flora Wegner tied for 14th, scoring 100-97-197 and 104-93-197, respectively. 

Bethany now prepares for the UMAC Championships, which takes place Oct. 8-10 at Pebble Creek Golf Course.