MARSHALL - The Carthage College women's golf team traveled to Marshall, Michigan, to compete in the Albion Spring Invite. The Firebirds placed first out of four teams, scoring 327 and 325 for a total of 652 (+76) over two days. Lexi Manteufel and Ro Longden went one and two individually. 


Manteufel led the Firebirds, claiming the individual title with rounds of 75 and 73 for a 148 (+4) total. Longden followed with a runner-up finish, carding 79 and 81 for a 160 (+16). Mae Norman placed ninth with rounds of 85 and 84, totaling 169 (+25). Madeline Midgett finished 14th with an 88 and 87 for 175 (+31), while Emily Tralewski rounded out the lineup in 15th, shooting 89 and 88 for a 177 (+33).

Competing as individuals, Nina Mayfield placed eighth with rounds of 78 and 90 for a 168 (+24), and Lauren Howe finished 10th with an 83 and 88 for a 171 (+27).


"Best performance of the spring for the team," said head coach Bill Buss. A couple of highlights for the tournament were Ro and Nina breaking into the 70's. This was a collegiate PR for Nina that was highlighted by 7 1-putt greens. Ro was deadly with her 5 iron with birdies on back-to-back par 3's. Lexi continues to perform exceptionally and was able to roll in 5 birdies in round 2, including back-to-back twice on holes 6/7 and 16/17 on her way to the victory. 


The Firebirds will be back in action on Saturday, April 25, at the Wartburg Women's Spring Golf Invitational. For more information, visit our athletics.carthage.edu.