New Palestine High School

The New Palestine girls golf team shot 357 in windy. blustery conditions to win the 16-team Connersville Invitational Saturday at Arbor Crossing GC. The Dragons had three golfers in the top six, as Katie Kelley shot 81 and was second overall. Lauren Deering's 86 tied for fourth. Lily Kirchner shot 88 and finished sixth. Janie Hamilton shot 102 and Matti Tiede-White 104. The Dragons won the title by 12 strokes over Noblesville (369). Mt. Vernon and Joliet (Ill.) Central both shot 373. Westfield's 375 was the only other sub-390 score. The Dragons begin a busy week Monday at Purgatory GC against Fishers, while the JV is home at The Links against Morristown.