POLK CITY - Nathan Chilcott fired a 3-under-par 68 for the Kirkwood Eagles Monday and took a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Grand View Classic at the Tournament Club of Iowa in Polk City.

Ashford University leads the tournament at 290. Kirkwood shot 298 and is in second place in the nine-team event.

Sheldon Gryp shot a 2-over 73 for the Eagles. Ben Jones shot a 75, Ryan Palser 82 and Drew Slings 82.

Team Standings

1. Ashford 290, 2. Kirkwood 298, 3. Mount Mercy 299, 4. (tie) Grand View 303, Bellevue 303, 6. Northwestern 307, 7. Grand View Red 313, 8. Morningside 321, 9. Graceland 335.