Junior golfer and St. Joseph native Jeffrey Johnston&nbsp;defeated all MIAA opponents in taking home the individual title at Missouri Western's own Holiday Inn Express Classic at St. Joseph Country Club Tuesday.

The honor earned Johnston MIAA Golfer of the Week honors for the second time in his career.

On the 71-par course, Johnston carded a three-round&nbsp;total of 11-under 202.

Johnston led the field of 96 golfers with 18 birdies and was one of four individuals to have a pair of eagles.

The win was Johnston's second of the season and third of his career. He won the Northeastern State Men's Classic on Sept. 19 and took first in the Washburn Invite on Oct. 4 of last year.

Johnston, a St. Joseph native and 2021 Bishop LeBlond graduate, moved into fifth place all-time in the program's record book for career wins, and he's the ninth Griffon to record more than one victory in a single season.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697058354532.jpeg" alt="Jeffery Johnston took first in the Holiday Inn Express Invitational at St. Joseph Country Club Tuesday, shooting an 11-under par. Photo courtesy of MWSU athletics." />
 <figcaption>Jeffery Johnston took first in the Holiday Inn Express Invitational at St. Joseph Country Club Tuesday, shooting an 11-under par. Photo courtesy of MWSU athletics.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostJunior golfer and St. Joseph native Jeffrey Johnston&nbsp;defeated all MIAA opponents in taking home the individual title at Missouri Western's own Holiday Inn Express Classic at St. Joseph Country Club Tuesday.The honor earned Johnston MIAA Golfer of the Week honors for the second time in his career.On the 71-par course, Johnston carded a three-round&nbsp;total of 11-under 202.Johnston led the field of 96 golfers with 18 birdies and was one of four individuals to have a pair of eagles.The win was Johnston's second of the season and third of his career. He won the Northeastern State Men's Classic on Sept. 19 and took first in the Washburn Invite on Oct. 4 of last year.Johnston, a St. Joseph native and 2021 Bishop LeBlond graduate, moved into fifth place all-time in the program's record book for career wins, and he's the ninth Griffon to record more than one victory in a single season.<figure>
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MWSU Golfer, St. Joseph native Jeffrey Johnston named MIAA Golfer of the Week