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34 | JUNIOR GIRLS’ 4-STATE N ebraska did not let off the gas during singles matches, which was the final round of the 51st Junior Girls’ Four-State Championship at Arbor Links Golf Course in Nebraska City, Nebraska. After winning all but one of their first six matches to total 5½ points on the first day, Nebraska left no doubt again during the singles matches, winning all six. The six wins gave Nebraska six more points to get to 11½ total points, out of a possible 12. Iowa finished second with 5½ points, including three in singles and 2½ in four-ball, after starting with zero in the foursomes matches. Kansas was third with five points, and Missouri fourth at two points. The Junior Girls' 4-State Championship is goodwill match where five girls and two coaches represent each state. The format of the event was updated in 2019, now consists of three sessions of match play rather than two rounds of stroke play. The players play two matches on day one and one on day two. The first day is all partner-play with Foursomes matches in the morning and four-ball matches in the afternoon. The final day is just singles matches in the morning. Each match was worth one point, with a tied match worth ½ point. Nebraska entered the final session needing just 3½ points to ensure a win, and quickly took the lead in all six matches. It was actually Nebraska’s final match on the course that clinched the win. Lincoln’s Nicole Kolbas posted the victory, winning 6 and 5 over Iowa’s Bella Amador-Lacson. That was the deciding point, as Kansas and Iowa each needed to win all six of their matches for a chance, and both had already lost a match. AbbyMarting,Anna JensenandAnnikaPattonallwon their singles match to secure runner-up honors for Iowa. Also adding to Iowa’s point total was Amador-Lacson/ Patton and Paige Hoffman/ Marting during the four-ball portion of the championship held on day one. The side of Jensen/Jenna Krogulski were able to add a half point during four-ball as well. ARBORLINKS, NEBRASKA CITY, NEB. JUNE 30-JULY 2, 2019 Team Iowa gives val iant ef for t Anna Jensen tees off during the first round of matches