The 14th ranked Barton Community College women's golf team placed runner-up in the conference opener this past Saturday at Salina's Municipal Golf Course.

Barton was consistent in their rounds with a Friday opening 321 followed by a closing 322 for an 83-over 643, 37 strokes behind 8th ranked Dodge City Community College's 27-over 606 and 98 strokes ahead of 3rd place 35th ranked Fort Scott Community College's 181-over 741.

The Cougars were led by Butpapaporn Sukterm's runner-up placing of a 9-over 149 behind 74-75 rounds as Dodge City's Gaemphuang Ketrahong won the title breaking away from a first round tie with a closing 2-under 68 for the seven stroke victory.

Valentina Leyva finished in a tie for 5th with 79-78 rounds for a 17-over 157 while Andrea Peraza placed 10th on 86-82 cards for a 28-over 168.

One stroke back in 11th place was Frida Medellin following 82-87 rounds for a 29-over 169. Alayna Crosby rounded out the Cougar entries of the 21-competitor field with a 14th placing bouncing back from Friday's 99 round with a ten stroke improvement 89 for a combined 48-over 188.

The conference teams reunite in Garden City on Friday, April 12, for the KJCCC's Meet No. 2 taking place for two rounds at Buffalo Dunes Golf Course.

Barton scores and placings:
2nd Butpapaporn Sukterm +9, 149 (74-75)
5th Valentina Leyva +17, 157 (79-78)
10th Andrea Peraza +28, 168 (86-82)
11th Frida Medellin +29, 169 (82-87)
T-14th Alayna Crosby +48, 188 (99-89)

Jayhawk Tournament No. 1 results: Team  Individuals