Owenton, Ky. – UPIKE battled adverse weather conditions at the Klash In Kentucky tournament to open their spring 2023 schedule this past weekend.  

Carly Crooks finished tied for first. The freshman from Toronto, Ontario, Canada finished in the top spot for the second time this season. Carly led the tournament after day one after shooting a 78. Crooks' twin sister, Renee Crooks, finished in fourth. Renee shot a 78 on day two, the daily low. 

Coach Nelson Scott was pleased with the way his team battled, saying "We faced adverse conditions, but we found a way." The Bears dealt with rain, heavy winds and frost. Despite the inclement weather, the Bears had three top ten finishers and two in the top four. 

The Bears' will be in Lexington, Ky. next Monday and Tuesday for the Eagles Spring Invitational hosted by Midway University. 

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