Midwestern State stands 15th after opening round at Palm Valley Classic

GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Senior Juanita Gomez fired a 2-over 74 to lead Midwestern State in the opening round of the Ruidoso Junior Golf Association's Palm Valley Classic Friday on Friday afternoon.

The Mustangs combined for a 20-over team total of 308 to stand 15th in the 28-team field and are just five strokes out of seventh place.