Prep Roundup: Cartwright ties for second in invitational
Blake Cartwright came within four shots of winning individual honors during the Madison Central Invitational at Gibson Bay Golf Course in Richmond Saturday.
The George Rogers Clark junior fired a 1-under 71 and finished in a five-way tie for second place in the one-day event.¿Cartwright carded a 35 on the front nine and had an even par 36 on the last nine holes.
Cartwright’s teammate Ross Todd had a 78 and tied for 34th on the final leaderboard. Todd had a 38 on the first nine holes, followed by a 40 on the back nine. Cartwright and Todd competed in the tournament as individuals.
St. Xavier won the team title with a 286, followed by West Jessamine (297), Christian Academy of Louisville (299), Madison Central (303) and Lexington Christian (306).
Lexington Catholic golfer Matthew Mahle claimed medalist honors with a 5-under par 67 and won by four strokes.

Girls soccer
Clark falls to Tates Creek

The George Rogers Clark girls soccer team concluded play in the iHigh Frenzy with a 6-0 loss to Tates Creek Saturday at Lafayette.
The Lady Cardinals lost three games in the tournament, which was won by the Lady Commodores, who defeated Dunbar 4-2 Saturday night in the finals.
“They were a really good team with a couple of great players,” Clark coach Jessica Laswell said. “Our goalies had some great saves, and we showed some moments of pretty soccer, but overall we were beaten by a better team.
“But, we've got things to work on and we'll get better from here.”