The Western Reserve Conference could end up being a very competitive two team race in 2024. There are many young players, especially sophomores, to watch as the conference season progresses. Returning champion Kenston will face a significant challenge from the Mayfield Wildcats at the top of the conference. Kenston has a deeper lineup than Mayfield but the Wildcats have a little more star power at the top, especially after the special rookie year of Julie Paradise. Willoughby South could be more of a factor than they have in the past. Chardon is never a team to take lightly but they will need to improve from their effort last season. Eastlake North will have the best player in the conference, senior Lauren Iannetta, who could single-handedly make the Rangers competitive in the league. Another ripple in the conference is the Riverside Beavers, who haven’t had a full team in the past, but are building toward something that could be special. They will be a team to look out for as their program grows.

Impact Players

Sydney Barker (SO) Riverside
Cameron Gerlica (JR) Chardon
Lauren Iannetta (SR) Eastlake North
Stefania Mighton (SO) Kenston
Lucy Moran (JR) Mayfield
Kaylee Naymik (SO) Riverside
Michaela Nocera (SR) Willoughby South
Julie Paradise (SO) Mayfield
Ava Solak (SO) Kenston

Freshmen to Watch

Emily Morgan (Mayfield)

Chardon Hilltoppers

Head Coach- Chad Murawski
Last Year’s Results- DNS at Old Avalon Sectional

Eastlake North Rangers

Head Coach- Beth Brettrager
Last Year’s Results- 15th at Fox Den Sectional

Kenston Bombers

Head Coach- Kip Freeman
Last Year’s Results- 7th at Old Avalon Sectional

Mayfield Wildcats

Head Coach- Geoff Grim
Last Year’s Results- 14th at Fox Den Sectional, 12-3 in dual matches, 2nd place in conference

Riverside Beavers

Head Coach- Logan Frank
Last Year’s Results- DNS at Old Avalon Sectional

Willoughby South Rebels

Head Coach- Chris Taglieri
Last Year’s Results- DNS at Fox Den Sectional