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and that’s what I did both days,” she said. “It could have gone either way for both us. I’m really happy with the outcome right now.”

Higgins shot a 6-under-par 66 on the rst day of the tourney on May 30 and had a nal round 77 for her 1-under-par 143 total. Stiwich had rounds of 67 and 76 and left a putt inches short on the nal hole of regulation, which would have given her the individual title.

“It’s incredible,” said Higgins. “I’ve spent so much time preparing for this. I was shaking through the nal ve holes. I was putting really well in the rst round. I didn’t miss a green and that helped.”

Valor Christian had rounds of 224 and 237 to wind up with a 461 total. Castle View rallied during the second round and wound up second with a 482 total (242-240). Rock Canyon was third at 494, Cherry Creek fth at 495, Legend sixth with a two-day score of 503 and Mountain Vista seventh at 506.

“It’s hard to put into words,” said Byler. “I’m super super proud of these young ladies. ey handled themsleves with grace and humility all year long, even experiencing a level of success.” e other two members of Valor’s golf team were Isabella Hidalgo, who was 28th with a 173 score, and Halahn Lee, who nished 29th at 174 Rock Canyon sophomore Ashleigh Wilson had the best score in the nal round with a 2-under-par 70 and was third in the individual race with a 145 total after an opening round 75.

Higgins older sister, senior Elle, tied for fth in the individual standings with a 74-75 149 two-round total. She tied with Castle View’s Sydney McCord (75-74 149).