Cornwell Finishes 9th at the Battling in the Desert

The Thunderbirds had a busy start to the week with their second of two matches being held at home Sept 29-30 at Rockwind Community Links.

The Thunderbirds B-Team competed in the Battling in the Desert where they placed sixth at 90-over par. Oklahoma City and Texas Wesleyan won the tournament at 33-over. Logan Allen of Oklahoma City was victorious individually after posting a 1-over 54-hole score. 

Freshman Ella Cornwell was the top finisher for the T-Birds this week in ninth place. Cornwell posted 11-over par with rounds of 79-74-74. The Ormskirk, England native was tied for second in par-5 scoring this week at 2-under.  

Sophomore Stefany Crozier finished T-15 at the Battling in the Desert. Crozier shot 76-76-80 to end the tournament at 16-over. The Southampton, England native tied for third in the field in par-4 scoring at 5-over.  

Jordyn Cruz placed 30th at 32-over on Tuesday. The sophomore had a tough first round of 89 before turning it around and shooting 79-80 over the next 36 holes. Freshman Ronja Nordell shot 78-87-85 in 54 holes to finish T-32 at 34-over. 

Sophomore Zoe Munoz finished solo 43rd following rounds of 86-88-89 to post 47-over. 

NMJC's next match is the Chicken Express Classic Oct. 13-14 in Plainview, Texas at Plainview Country Club.