Westby paces NIC women in opening day at Walla Walla

WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Former Post Falls High standout Rachel Wetsby shot a 77 for the North Idaho women's golf team during the opening round of the Whitman Invitational on Saturday at the Veteran's Memorial Golf Course.

Westby made three straight birdies to finish 2-over par on the front nine. Arlee Coleman shot an 86, Chelsea Porter 91 and Makenna Schevenius a 92 to round out the NIC scorers.

"For a first time out, I'm pleased with how we're playing," NIC assistant coach Randy Boswell said. "They need to keep their heads up and focus on the future and what's ahead of us."

The tournament concludes today at the Wine Valley Golf Club in Walla Walla.