The Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference did not have a champion in 2023, but the league features several teams that had successful seasons and will be back and competitive in 2024. Columbiana will once again come in as the favorite and as a team that has a legitimate chance to advance out of districts. The Clippers have built a deep program with many players capable of contributing every match. Numbers are also good for Southern Local, who are definitely seen as a program on the rise in the Youngstown area. United will not be able to replace legendary star Mati Zines but her legacy will live one with her returning teammates. East Palestine will need some impactful new players in order to compete in 2024.

Impact Players

Kayla Bland (JR) East Palestine
Ellie Jackson (SR) Columbiana
Maddie Jackson (SO) Columbiana
Kennedy Lewis (SR) Southern Local
Hailey Muntean (SR) Columbiana
Emma Murphy (JR) United

Freshmen to Watch

Grace Jones (United)
Alexa Kinneman (Southern Local)

Columbiana Clippers

Head Coach- Chad Moreschi
Last Year’s Results- 4th at Pine Lakes Sectional, 8th at Good Park District, Record 12-3, 1st Place EOAC tournament, 1st place: Terlesky Invitational @ The Lake Club, 4th place :Tam O’ Shanter Invitational
Coach’s Comments- We have our entire team returning after a successful year and 8th place finish at districts last year. This team is motivated to make a run for the state tournament this year.

East Palestine Bulldogs

Head Coach- Stephen Bycroft
Last Year’s Results- DNS at Pine Lakes Sectional

Southern Local Indians

Head Coach- Gerard Grimm
Last Year’s Results- 6th at Pine Lakes Sectional, 6-4, 1 District Qualifier (Paige Riggs)
Coach’s Comments- This group of young woman have put in a ton of work in the off-season. We are blessed that after just 3 short seasons of Southern Local Girls Golf, we will be able to have two separate varsity girls golf teams for the first time. The coaches are very proud of what the girls have built.

United Golden Eagles

Head Coach- Stacey Zines
Last Year’s Results- 6th at Pine Lakes Sectional, 7-6 last year; Matilyn Zines (2024 grad) was sectional and district champion and placed 8th at state.
Coach’s Comments- These girls are so much fun to be around. They work hard and know how to have fun playing a very difficult sport.