The North Idaho College women's golf team won the Olympic Invitational on Monday at Port Orchard, Wash. From left are head coach Russell Grove, volunteer coach Russ Grove, Rien Solodan, Megan Quinton, Ava Young, Lauryn Bulger, Laila Jalil, Sofia Lippiello and assistant coach Brittany Pounds.

Posted: Apr 22, 2024

Cardinal women win at Olympic tourney

PORT ORCHARD, Wash. — The North Idaho College women's golf team was victorious at the Olympic Invitational Northwest Athletic Conference tournament which concluded Monday at McCormick Woods Golf Club.

NIC's women won by 33 shots over Centralia.

Sofia Lippiello and Laila Jalil of NIC tied for third, each shooting 86-84—170, nine strokes behind the winner. Ava Young of NIC was fifth at 172, and Rien Solodan tied for 10th at 182.

Next up for NIC is an NWAC tournament hosted by Grays Harbor in DuPont, Wash.

WOMEN

TEAM SCORES — 1, North Idaho 258-254—512. 2, Centralia 272-273—545. 3, Bellevue 271-276—547. 4, Skagit Valley 270-280—550. 5, Olympic 282-288—570. 6, CC Spokane 288-298—586. 7, Southwestern Oregon 309-295—604. Columbia Basin, South Puget Sound incomplete teams.

MEDALIST — Jayda Thomas, Centralia, 82-79—161.

NORTH IDAHO — T3, Sofia Lippiello 86-84—170. T3, Laila Jalil 86-84—170. 5, Ava Young 86-86—172. T10, Rien Solodan 91-91—182. T14, Megan Quinton 86-100—186. Lauren Bulger DQ-87.

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