By: Grace Bach
NORTH PLAINS, Ore. – The George Fox women's golf team continued and completed their clean sweep on day two of the NWC Fall Classic. All five Bruin competitors placed in the top 10, and the team posted a first-place score of 629 (+61), winning their 13th straight Fall Classic.
Top Performances
Ashlyn Johnson took her momentum off tying for second from day one and made a statement, claiming a medalist finish, 152 (+10). She hit two birds, both on the front nine, to finish with a day's 75 (+4).
Samara D'Silva was up next for Fox, also finding two birdies, 77 (+6), to land her close to Johnson, fifth overall with 159 (+17).
Abby Matelski and
Katelyn Lam shared the sixth-place title, 160 (+18). Matelski hit a handful of bogeys, tying D'Silva with the day's total. Lam came out with 82 (+11).
Reyna Naranjo was the cherry on top for the Bruin placements, coming in tied for ninth at 163 (+21). She found one birdie on the front nine, with a day's total of 80 (+9).
The Bruins took the whopping win and first place, with a total score of 629 (+61). Whitman trailed behind in second at 650 (+82). The victory was GFU's 13th straight Fall Classic victory and eighth straight medalist.
Coach's Thoughts
"So excited about our team effort today," Bruin head coach
MaryJo McCloskey said, "Everyone stepped up, competed hard, and contributed to an amazing win in our first conference event. An extra special shoutout to Ashlyn on earning her first medalist honor! I am So proud of this team. We continue to learn and grow each time and we are excited to bring our games to California this weekend for our next tournament."
What Happens Next
The Bruins will travel to Santa Cruz, Calif., for the Hollins Cup on Monday, October 12th; tee times not yet announced.