Ashland University's women's golf team sits in first place following the first 18 holes at the nine-team Klash In Kentucky in Perry, Ky..
The Eagles' first-round team total of 309 is 18 strokes better than second-place Pikeville (327), and 23 shots ahead of third-place Northern Michigan (332).
Leading the field individually after Day 1 is sophomore
Klaira Paramore, who fired a 74 with two birdies. In a tie for second place is junior teammate
Grace Grant, who carded a 77 with a pair of birdies.
In fourth place is freshman
LeeAnn Harker (78, three birdies), while both junior
Emma Conway and freshman
Riley McKenzie are tied for seventh with matching 80s and two birdies each. Senior
Mailiis Simovart rounded out the first-day effort in 14th place with a round of 81 and one birdie.
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The second and final round of the Klash in Kentucky on Sunday (March 24), with an 11:30 a.m. shotgun start.
