Nicole Morales lost in the Round of 16 today at the U.S. Junior Girls Championship, falling 2-and-1 to Lydie Ko of New Zealand. The 16-year-old from South Salem defeated Kathleen Scavo in the Round of 32 at Lake Merced Golf Club in Daly City, Calif. to move on. Morales had five birdies in the afternoon match and was 1-up after five holes, but Ko won the next two with birdies and never gave up the lead.
