Avaricio stays hot, takes 1-shot lead

Chanelle Avaricio wavered at the finish but proved as hungry as ever, fending off a pack of determined challengers to seize a 1-shot lead at the ICTSI South Pacific Golf Classic with a four-under 68 here on Tuesday.

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Two late bogeys spoiled what could've been an explosive start to another title drive for the Apo Golf Classic champion, but a dazzling six-birdie spree in the first 10 holes was enough to keep her firmly in the driver's seat against a field eager to knock her off her perch.