Zanatta Finishes T6 at Dolores Black Falcon Invitational

Central Michigan golfer Ella Zanatta ties for sixth place in the 58-player tournament.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 9:50pm

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Central Michigan's Ella Zanatta finished tied for sixth place at the Dolores Black Falcon Invitational golf tournament in Bowling Green, Ohio. Zanatta, the defending champion, shot a 9-over 81 on Sunday to finish with a 10-over 154 total, eight shots behind medalist Kylee Heidemann of Dayton.

Why it matters

Zanatta's top-10 finish marks her third of the season for the Chippewas, who are preparing for the upcoming Mid-American Conference Championship in Akron, Ohio.

The details

Zanatta opened the tournament with a 1-over 73 on Saturday. She led Central Michigan to a 322 team score on Sunday, which tied for the third-best round of the day in the nine-team field. The Chippewas finished seventh with a 639 total, just five shots behind fourth-place Detroit Mercy.

  • Zanatta opened the tournament with a 1-over 73 on Saturday.
  • Zanatta closed with a 9-over 81 on Sunday.

The players

Ella Zanatta

A golfer for Central Michigan University who finished tied for sixth place at the Dolores Black Falcon Invitational.

Kylee Heidemann

The medalist at the Dolores Black Falcon Invitational, shooting an even-par 72 on Sunday for a 2-over 146 total and a six-shot victory.

Central Michigan University

The school that Ella Zanatta represents on the women's golf team.

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What’s next

The Chippewas next go to the Mid-American Conference Championship on April 24-26 at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.

The takeaway

Ella Zanatta's top-10 finish at the Dolores Black Falcon Invitational is a positive sign for the Central Michigan women's golf team as they prepare for the upcoming MAC Championship, where Zanatta will look to defend her title and lead the Chippewas to a strong team performance.