Women's Golf wins second consecutive tournament, takes Polar Bear Easter Classic by one shot
By Tim Glon
HARROD — The Ohio Northern women's golf team won its second consecutive tournament and sixth tournament overall this season with a one shot victory over Adrian (Mich.) at the 5-team Polar Bear Easter Classic on Friday and Saturday at Colonial Golfers Club.
The Polar Bears (61-6 overall) won the tournament with a 329-333—662, with Adrian close behind with a 337-326—663.
Bluffton was third with a 347-356—703, Tiffin was fourth with a 368-365—733 and Heidelberg was fifth with a 381-381—762.
Sophomore Amelia Burger (Centerville) was second out of 39 golfers with a 79-82—161 to lead ONU.
Freshman Marisa Alfes (Bellbrook) was third with an 81-81—162, junior Grace Honigford (West Chester/Lakota East) tied for fourth with an 82-83—165, senior Jessica Tubbs (Maumee/Springfield) was 13th with a 91-87—178 and senior Isabella Orofino (Powell/Olentangy Liberty) was 14th with an 87-94—181.
Adrian's Taylor Ross won Medalist honors by one stroke with an 82-78—160.
The Polar Bears return to action on April 15-16 at the Illinois Wesleyan Spring Fling.
Team Standings
1. Ohio Northern 329-333—662, 2. Adrian (Mich.) 337-326—663, 3. Bluffton 347-356—703, 4. Tiffin 368-365—733, 5. Heidelberg 381-381—762.
Top 5 Individuals
1. Taylor Ross (Adrian) 82-78—160, 2 Amelia Burger (ONU) 79-82—161, 3. Marisa Alfes (ONU) 81-81—162, t4. Grace Honigford (ONU) 82-83—165, t4. Sara Bevington (Adrian) 87-78—165
Ohio Northern Individual Results
2. Amelia Burger 79-82—161, 3. Marisa Alfes 81-81—162, t4. Grace Honigford 82-83—165, 13. Jessica Tubbs 91-87—178, 14. Isabella Orofino 87-94—181.
Other Ohio Northern Individual Results
t17. Hallie Wilson 94-93—187, t17. Madyson Smith 95-92—187, 23. Olivia Galigher 97-96—193, Torrie Smith 87-WD.
