SOUTH BEND – The Niles golf team placed third at a quad meet hosted by South Bend Washington at Elbel Golf Course Thursday.

South Bend Clay was the winner with a team total of 214. Washington finished second at 234 and Niles third at 239. Marquette placed fourth with a 262.

Abby Mattson shot 55 to lead the Vikings, who also got a 57 from Sarah Cramer, a 63 from Ryan Hinegardner and a 64 from Ele Hein.

“The girls are improving every time they go and play,” Niles coach Dan Palmer said. “They are picking up different aspects of the game each and every week.”

 

Team scores

Clay 214, Washington 234, Niles 239; Marquette 262

At Elbel

(Par 36)

 

Individual results

Clay 214

Elizabeth Arndt 44; Sarah Norton 54; Emily Rock 59; Brooke Versmesse 57; Kayla Dimmitt 60

 

Washington 234

Camille Coleman 56; Samantha Fisher 56; Carrie Ford 71; Megan Ford 64; Bailey Williams 58

 

Niles 239

Sarah Cramer 57; Ele Hein 64; Abby Mattson 55; Ryan Hinegardner 63

 

Marquette 262

Gretchen Billys 59; Elaina Billys 65; Beth Bobillo 66; Sophie Drzewiecki 2