Could there be a changing of the guard in the American Division of the Suburban League this season? The Highland Hornets have been in complete domination of the league over the past several years but they will lose a huge chunk of their state-qualifying lineup from 2023. Highland will turn to junior Elizabeth Coleman to take the reigns from their graduated seniors. They will have some experienced players back and will see who is ready for the spotlight. Highland will be involved in what could be a very tight race for conference supremacy. Gracyn Vidovic from Aurora will be in strong contention for conference Player of the Year. The Greenmen will have a lot to replace as well, however, and will join Revere and Kent Roosevelt as Highland’s stiffest competition. Revere has a young core of players with some experienced veterans and they have the potential to have a special year in 2024. Kent Roosevelt will follow wherever Ashlyn Leavery takes them and will need some of their young players to take a step forward. Copley and Tallmadge may round out the American Division but both teams look to be much improved from last season.

After winning the National Division last year, Hudson will look to repeat as they return a good chunk of players, including Emmy Burling, Julia Van Bokkelen, Elena Varga, and McKenna Kiewatt from their state qualifying team in 2023. Nordonia and Stow will both have something to say about that, though, as both have very strong top players. Julia Gulla from Nordonia is the defending National Conference Player of the Year and Olivia Berlingieri from Stow will look to improve off a season where she individually was able to qualify for the District Tournament. Solon will be in the same boat as Nordonia and Stow, where they will have a superstar player they will need to surround with talent. Serena Wu qualified for the State Tournament last year and will lead the Comets again in 2024. The Bears of North Royalton will use an alternative method to compete this fall. Chloe Yoon stepped up last year as the undisputed best player for North Royalton and they will use an immense amount of depth to supplement her abilities. Brecksville will have a new coach, former standout player Sylvia Stibley, and will be improved over last season. Wadsworth will turn to new girls coach Steve Farris to try to turn the team around from a tough season last year and Twinsburg will also be building for the future.

Impact Players

Avery Albright (SR) Highland
Kate Banning (SO) Revere
Natalie Barnes (JR) Nordonia
Elle Baughman (SR) Wadsworth
Olivia Berlingieri (JR) Stow
Emmy Burling (SR) Hudson
Elizabeth Coleman (JR) Highland
Brooke Davis (SR) Tallmadge
Amrita Deo (SO) Revere
Manisha Girn (SR) Aurora
Julia Gulla (SR) Nordonia
Maddie Harpley (SR) Revere
McKenna Kiewatt (JR) Hudson
Liana Klepec (SR) Twinsburg
Cassidy Klodnick (SR) Brecksville
Ashlyn Leavery (SR) Kent Roosevelt
Saumya Mahajan (SR) Revere
Madison Maxwell (SR) Copley
Adrianna Mineo (JR) Kent Roosevelt
Hannah Roush (SR) Copley
Kendall Sprutte (SR) Highland
Sophia Thompson (SR) Stow
Julia Van Bokkelen (SR) Hudson
Elena Varga (SO) Hudson
Gracyn Vidovic (SR) Aurora
Gabby Witschey (SR) Highland
Serena Wu (JR) Solon
Chloe Yoon (SO) North Royalton

Freshmen to Watch

Charlotte Chester (Highland)
Anna Coleman (Highland)
Bennett DeLuca (Aurora)
Kiley Gorog (Hudson)
Kelly Macsurak (Aurora)
Molly Stock (Hudson)

Aurora Greenmen

Head Coach- Collin McEndree
Last Year’s Results- 1st at Old Avalon Sectional, 5th at Brookledge District, 2nd Place in Suburban League
Coach’s Comments- Really looking to build upon our tough district finish at the end of the year last year, and really break through and get the team to state. We have a great solid core of our players returning, with some new freshmen looking to make a splash and add to our depth. We are very lucky to have Gracyn Vidovic (our state qualifier from last year) leading the team with her other senior teammates, as we set our eyes on winning the Suburban League and getting to state as a team this year.

Brecksville-Broadview Heights Bees

Head Coach- Sylvia Stibley
Last Year’s Results- 7th at Fox Den Sectional

Copley Indians

Head Coach- Bob Harris
Last Year’s Results- 7th at The Elms Sectional, Varsity Regular Season Match Record was 9 – 4 – 1, Lady Irish Invitational finish 3rd, Spartan Invitational Tournament finished 3rd, Summit County Girls Cup finished 8th, Shot 9 hole team low 176 against Tallmadge @ Loyal Oak, Shot 18 hole team low 362 at first Suburban League Tournament @ Old Avalon, Caroline Roush qualified for District Tournament
Coach’s Comments- We have some experience coming back this season. Looking forward to our Sophomores to make the next step forward.

Highland Hornets

Head Coach- Mary Becker
Last Year’s Results- 1st at Fox Den Sectional, 2nd at Brookledge District, 4th at State Tournament, Suburban League American Champions
Coach’s Comments- This year’s Highland Team will be led by returning varsity players Elizabeth Coleman, Avery Albright and Kendall Sprutte. The Hornets Roster will be filled out with returning players from a competitive Varsity B team. Elizabeth Chester, Gabby Witschey, Mylie Tylicki, Mirabella Shelton, Caroline McKendry, Alli Miller, Kate Vickerman, Bianca Pallante will all compete to fill out the Varsity A roster.

Hudson Explorers

Head Coach- Bobby Bolin
Last Year’s Results- 3rd at Fox Den Sectional, 3rd at Brookledge District, 7th at State Tournament, Suburban League National Champions
Coach’s Comments- We had our best finish in school history last year and are looking to build off that. We need to replace the talent and leadership of Sherry Du and Ellie Davis while building off the talent that Emmy Burling, Julia Van Bokkelen, Elena Varga, and McKenna Kiewatt bring. I look for seniors Hannah Lee, Annabel Lindley, and Brooke Harvey to take big strides this year.

Kent Roosevelt Rough Riders

Head Coach- Bryan Harvey
Last Year’s Results- 3rd at Old Avalon Sectional, 6th at Brookledge District

Nordonia Knights

Head Coach- Greg Harris
Last Year’s Results- 4th at Fox Den Sectional, 11th at Brookledge District, 3rd in the Suburban League National Conference
Coach’s Comments- We are looking to have a very good season with the 5 girls returning with significant varsity experience and all of them working hard on their games including playing in many summer tournaments.

North Royalton Bears

Head Coach- Don Filips
Last Year’s Results- 6th at Fox Den Sectional, 4th place Suburban League National Conference, 2nd place Lady Griffiths Tournament, 2nd place Tiger Invitational, 5th place EBC / Tri County Pre & Post Season Tournaments, 9th place Flamingo Frenzy, 9th place, 9th place Lady Rough Rider
Coach’s Comments- The North Royalton Girls Golf team proudly fields one of the largest girls’ golf teams in the state of Ohio. The team returns up to 23 of 25 members from the 2023 season and has a record turnout of freshmen. Sixth year head coach Don Filips expects very competitive battles for spots on the 2024 varsity and junior varsity teams. Coach Filips is excited about the explosion of the popularity of girls golf at North Royalton and looks forward to the “NEXT SHOT” of the 2024 season!

Revere Minutemen

Head Coach- Jeremy Harpley
Last Year’s Results- 5th at Fox Den Sectional, Last year ended with a 5th place finish in a very competitive Sectional. Revere sent two ladies (M. Harpley and Mahajan) to Districts. RHS returns 9 letter winners (5 underclassmen) to lead the Team.
Coach’s Comments- After a breakout year in 2023 our expectations are high. A good summer of golf, we look to expand on the foundation built last year. Further development of the Sophomores (Banning/Deo/Harpley, R/Addessi/Riley), stabilized by the District Qualifiers (Harpley, M/Mahajan) the Revere Women look to continue progress towards a District and State berth.

Solon Comets

Head Coach- Damien Kopkas
Last Year’s Results- 6th at Old Avalon Sectional, 3-4 overall, 5th place in Suburban League (National Division), Individual State Qualifier (Serena Wu)
Coach’s Comments- Trying to replace 8 seniors from last year’s team has me truly looking forward to this coming season. I am excited to see who will step up and fill that void. The ultimate success of our season begins with individual state qualifier Serena Wu, who finished in 19th place at States and is coming off another stellar summer. The pieces of the puzzle behind her will fit into place throughout the season.

Stow-Munroe Falls Bulldogs

Head Coach- Scotte Rorabaugh
Last Year’s Results- 5th at Old Avalon Sectional, Summit County Girls Invitational team champion and individual champion (Gabby Berlingieri)…Gabby Berlingieri (Sr.) shot 76-76–152 for T-17 in Division 1 State Championship…finished 2nd in Suburban League National Conference
Coach’s Comments- We are looking forward to a good 2024 season. Despite losing our best player to graduation (state qualifier Gabby Berlingieri), our team returns four starters including Olivia Berlingieri (Jr) who qualified for Districts the past two years as an individual with her sister and Sophia Thompson (Sr).

Tallmadge Blue Devils

Head Coach- Ali Eads
Last Year’s Results- 11th at Fox Den Sectional

Twinsburg Tigers

Head Coach- Ed Lipnos
Last Year’s Results- 13th at Fox Den Sectional

Wadsworth Grizzlies

Head Coach- Steve Ferris
Last Year’s Results- 10th at Fox Den Sectional
Coach’s Comments- We are looking forward to the season. Elle has a great chance to be All Suburban League.