WHITEWATER – The Carthage women's golf team was defeated 5-0 by UW-Whitewater on Friday in Team Match Play action, as the Firebirds battled throughout the day against a strong home-standing opponent.



Whitewater got off to a strong start winning the first two matches 7-5 over Steda Lundak and Samantha Bocock and 6-5 over Lauren Howe and Braelyn Davoust.  

Match 4 went to Whitewater vs Ro Longden and Nina Mayfield and Match 5 went 5-4 vs Lexi Manteufel and Emily Tralewski.  

The highpoint of the day for the Firebirds was in Match 3 when Mae Norman and Madeline Midgett came back from a 3-hole deficit to win the 15th hole on a long birdie putt from Maddie and a great up and down par from Mae on the 17th hole.  

Unfortunately, both players hit their drives on the 18th hole too good and they ran through the fairway, presenting very difficult approach shots to the green and they ended up losing the match 1 down.


"Not the results we were hoping for today, but the main purpose of the matches today was to be able to finish off a great year for the team with some fun, and we were able to accomplish that, no matter what the scores were.  Overall, it has been a great year for the team; we have improved significantly as individuals as well as a team.  I am looking forward to seeing the team continue to work hard this summer and come back in the fall ready to continue growing as a team."