McMINNVILLE, Ore. – Freshman Josie Daywitt celebrated the first top-10 performance of her collegiate career, leading the Linfield women at their own Wildcat Invitational Saturday and Sunday at Michelbook Country Club.
 
Daywitt finished in ninth place with a two-round score of 172, carding a season-low 84 on Saturday before posting an 88 in Sunday's second round. The Wildcats placed third of four teams with a final team score of 746, just six strokes behind second-place Pacific (740). Willamette, the fifth team in attendance, only sent players who competed as individuals.
 
The rest of Linfield's scoring players all placed in a row. Junior Caitlin Hillman finished in 14^th at 190, turning in rounds of 94 and 96. Freshman Maddy Neufeld and sophomore Tori Schuller tied for 15^th at 192. Hannah Hughes came in 18^th place with an even 200.
 
George Fox dominated the team and individual leaderboards. The Bruins took the team title by 157 strokes, winning with a score of 583. Six Bruins landed in the top 10. They occupied every spot in the top five. Alison Takamiya earned medalist honors with her 141 (-3), carding a low round of 68 on Sunday to edge out teammate Liana Brown (144) by three strokes.
 
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The 'Cats will be in Canby next week, playing in George Fox's Culturame Classic, Oct. 2-3, at Willamette Valley Country Club.