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Sept. 29, 2003

GOODYEAR, Ari. - Led by the 5-over-par 77 of Kelly White (Sr., Monroe), the Western Washington University women's golf team holds a four-shot lead after the opening round of play Monday in the Grand Canyon University Fall Invitational at the Sundance Golf Club.

The Vikings posted a team score of 324 to lead the six-team field, four shots ahead of Western New Mexico and Cal State San Marcos, which are tied for second. Northeastern State OK is fourth at 338, followed by Chico State at 350 and host Grand Canyon with 362.

"It was a tremendous effort by our team in 100-degree heat," said Western coach Dean Russell. "Kelly (White) and Katja (Trygg) played solid rounds today and our newcomer Katie Bender played a great back nine."

White holds a one-shot lead over Stephanie Segura of CSU-San Marcos. Western's Katja Trygg (So., Bainbridge Island) is tied for third at 79 with Alli Toomer of Northeastern State OK despite a double bogey on the final hole.

Candice Wagner (So., Milton/Fife) shot an 83 for the Vikings, with Katie Bender (Fr., Tacoma/Bellarmine) scoring an 85 and Sarah Cooper (Sr., Marysville/Marysville-Pilchuck) an 86.

The tournament concludes Tuesday, with final round play beginning at 7:30 a.m.