Lady Viking Golf Team Falls To Pioneer, Rolls Over Caston
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STAR CITY – Tippecanoe Valley’s golf team lost to host Pioneer by two shots, 236-238, at Pond View Golf Course. The Lady Vikings’ score was easily good enough to beat Caston, which checked in with a 278. Liz VanMeter was the medalist, pacing all golfers with a 49 for the Lady Vikings. Jade VanMeter carded a 62, with Victoria Biddle a stroke back and Blake McBrier two shots behind Jade. Makayla Sandbakken recorded a 73. Lexi Cumberland recorded a 69 for the Valley junior varsity, with Katie Prater carding an 83 and Brianna McBrier an 89. Valley will take a 1-1 season record into its match with Northwestern and Peru at Green Acres Golf Course near Kokomo today.
Monday in Fort Wayne Warsaw’s Lady Tigers finished fifth in the Canterbury Invitational Monday morning at Chestnut Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne. Madi Graham paced the Lady Tigers with a 100, followed by Page Desenberg with a 105 and Morgen Fuentes at 106. Delaney Wihebrink carded a 111 and Madelyn Ray was at 118. Junior varsity player Madison Martz was at 117, and Izzy Ray recorded a 132. “Chestnut Hills is a difficult course and the girls made some improvements throughout the round,” said Warsaw head coach Tad Nieter via e-mail. “It was good for the girls to get their skills tested on a top-notch course. We have a nine-day break between tournaments, so we are looking for the time off to practice and make improvements during the stretch.” Warsaw’s next match will be with Tippecanoe Valley and host Wabash at Honeywell Golf Club Aug. 20.
Monday in N. Manchester North Miami defeated host Whitko 228-265 at Sycamore Golf Course Monday afternoon. Triton fielded three players but wasn’t eligible for a team score. Holly Hathaway led the Lady Wildcats with a 58. Claire Reiff carded a 63 in her first match of the season, and Aurelia Slusher checked in with a 64. Whitko will travel to take on Southern Wells this afternoon.
