The North Idaho College women's golf team triumphed Monday at a Northwest Athletic Conference league tournament in Bandon, Ore. From left are Brittany Pounds, NIC men's and women's assistant golf coach; Rien Solodan, Megan Quinton, Lauryn Bulger, Laila Jalil, Sofia Lippiello, Ava Young and NIC head coach Russell Grove.

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

Cardinal women dominate at Bandon tourney

BANDON, Ore. — The North Idaho College men's and women's golf teams easily posted victories Tuesday at a Northwest Athletic Conference tournament hosted by Southwestern Oregon Community College at Bandon Crossings Golf Course.

NIC's men, led by medalist Josh McCartain, won by 25 shots.

The Cardinal women, paced by medalist Laila Jalil, won by 59 shots.

McCartain shot 72-70—142, 2 under par, to win by three shots. He was the only one in the field to shoot under par for the event. Cole Jaworski of Community Colleges of Spokane, formerly of Coeur d'Alene High, finished second at 75-70—145.

Jalil shot 73 Monday to finish at 154, and won by 10 shots.

Five NIC men placed in the top 10 — McCartain, Dyson Lish (3rd), Jarett Giles (T4), Spence Matson (7th) and Charlie Terwilliger (T8).

Five Cardinal women also placed in the top 10 — Jalil, Sofia Lippiello (3rd), Rien Solodan (T5), Megan Quinton (T5) and Lauryn Bulger (9).

The tourney wrapped up the fall season for NIC.

WOMEN

TEAM SCORES — 1, North Idaho 254-239—493. 2, Bellevue 275-277—552. 3, Olympic 281-286—567. 4, Centralia 280-289—569. 5, Skagit Valley 299-272—571. 6, CC Spokane 289-301—590. 7, Southwestern Oregon 336-334—670. Columbia Bason, South Puget Sound incomplete teams.

MEDALIST — Laila Jalil, NIC 81-73—154.

NORTH IDAHO — 1, Laila Jalil 81-73—154; 3, Sofia Lippiello 83-82—165; T5, Rien Solodan 90-85—175; T5, Megan Quinton 91-84—175; 9, Lauryn Bulger 92-88—180; 15, Ava Young 94-93—187.

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