Canton girls golf team
continues to play well

Sept. 9, 2010, 6 p.m.

  Canton's girls golf team ran its record to 3-0 Wednesday when it upended Livonia Franklin, 203-219, at Hilltop Golf Course.

  The Patriots slipped to 1-2.

  Freshman Kelsey McDougall continued to sparkle for the Chiefs, firing a round of 47. Paige Osler (50), Chloe Luyet (52) and Mary Elizabeth Winther (54) also scored for the Chiefs. Ariel Alber and Katie Adams carded 59's for Canton.

  Franklin was paced by Lexi Smith and Mariah Barcus, both of whom fired 53's. Haley Szpara recorded a 55 and Mackenzie Meyers tallied a 58.

  "It was chilly, breezy and overcast, but the girls played well despite the elements," said Canton coach Tom Alles. "Kelsey McDougall was the match medalist for the second time this season and she is continuing to gain confidence with each match.

  "Paige Osler has shown consistency with a 50 average. Freshman Chloe Luyet shot well in her first varsity competition. Chloe doesn't hit the ball all that far, but she scores with her accuracy and she has a good short game. Mary Elizabeth Winther has been a solid contributor, too."

  The Chiefs will be tested in their next two matches at Livonia Churchill and at Plymouth.

  "Both schools have excellent teams," Alles said. "They're both capable of shooting team scores in the 180 range."