Kienz followed his opening round 73 with a second-round 78 to record a final two-round total of 151 and take medalist honors at the Empire 8 Championship over the weekend. He was seven-over par for the championship. He had to hold off a stern effort from Oswego's Ryan Fecco but ultimately prevailed by two shots. Kienz led the Pioneers to their first Empire 8 team title in program history.