Aztecs Women's Golf Takes Second Place at Scottsdale CC Invitational
The Pima Community College women's golf team jumped up a spot in the final team standings on Tuesday at the Scottsdale CC Invitational.
The Aztecs, in third place after the first round, finished in second place with a total of 671 (336-335) at the Hillcrest Golf Course in Sun City, AZ. Mesa Community College took first place with a two-day total of 646 (326-320) and South Mountain Community College took third place as they finished three-strokes behind at 674 (333-341). This is the Aztecs second-straight runner-up finish.
Freshman Desiree Hong (Sahuaro HS) was the top finisher for the Aztecs as she took third place in the individual standings. She shot a total of 160; an 82 in the first round and had a four-stroke improvement in the second round with a six-over par 78.
Sophomore Casey Morinelli (Mountain View HS) finished 10th in the standings as she shot a two-day total of 169 (84-85). Fellow sophomore Carley Nelson (Marana HS) placed 12th with a 173 (87-86).
Freshmen Raquel Converse and Adriana Moreno (Cholla HS) each finished the tournament tied for 14th place. Converse shot a 176 (90-86) and Moreno also finished with a 176 (89-87).
The Aztecs will play in the Estrella Mountain Invitational at the Aguila Golf Course in Phoenix on Sunday and Monday. The teams will tee off at noon on both days.
See complete team and individual results of the Scottsdale CC Invitational
Casey Morinelli/Photo by Rick Price
