WOMEN’S GOLF

Playing in their third event of the season, the Huntington women’s golf team took fifth at the Battle of Blackthorn hosted by Bethel College over the weekend. Sholund’s crew turned in a 723 by shooting a 363 on Friday and a 360 on Saturday.

Alexandria Maris (92, 84) and Betsy Schroeder (83, 94) shot within a stroke of each other by firing a 176 and 177 respectively. The duo finished 19th and 20th out of 38 golfers.

Leah Thompson finished next for the Foresters with a 181 (91, 90) for the 26th spot. Rachel Blauert shot a 189 (97, 92) while Megan Higgins rounded out her team’s scoring with a 192 (97, 95). Sophie Frazier, playing as an individual, carded a 210 (107, 103).

“The course got the better of us this weekend,” noted Sholund. “As a team we are in need of improving our game around the greens, Blackthorn exposed that this week.

“The team is determined and focused on continuing to improve in that area. We take a lot of positive things and each player learned a lot from playing a challenging course. Our Confidence is growing and we’re excited to get back to work next weekend at the Saint. Francis invitational.”

Taylor claimed the title with a 630 followed by Indiana Wesleyan (654), Olivet Nazarene (663), Bethel (664), HU (723), Bethel B (746) and Holy Cross (750).

Next up for the Foresters is the USF Fall Invitational slated for September 28-29.