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Black River Pirates

Coach- Bill Thomas
Conference- Lorain County Conference
Home Course- Mud Run Golf Course / Carlisle Golf Course
Team Website

Returning Players
Wade Mangin- 11th
Zane Kristophel- 12th
Landyn Herrick- 12th
Caroline Maat- 11th

Potential New Contributors
Connor Rhein- 12th
Josh Stuart- 11th
Jaxon Brewer- 12th
Skylar Kristophel- 9th
Tyler Roberts- 9th

Coach Comments- This will be my first year here with the coed Pirates. We will be young and inexperienced for the most part, but hoping we will improve each week and experience some success as the season goes on. We have added more matches this year than in the past so hopefully they will learn and have fun playing some new courses throughout the season.

Cardinal Huskies

Coach- Mike Topalian
Conference- Northeastern Athletic Conference
Home Course- Pleasant Hill
Facebook- cardinal.huskies.golf
X- @CardinalHSGolf
Last Year’s Results- NAC – 2nd

Returning Players
Evan Jones- 12th
Jackson Plonske- 12th
Kannon Strever- 11th

Potential New Contributors
Gage Wagamon- 11th
Mason Nevins- 10th
Jaxon Strever- 9th

Coach Comments- The Huskies will look to rebuild quickly after losing 3 of the top 5 players from last year. A team full of travel baseball players will have to switch mindsets right away to start the season on a positive note.

Columbiana Clippers

Coach- Bob Hall
Conference- Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference
Home Course- Valley Golf Course
Last Year’s Results- League Champions 2nd in sectionals 5th in district

Returning Players
Luke Struharik- 10th
Roman Sanfrey- 10th
Nolan Clark- 10th
Jamison Neil- 10th
Preston Lawton- 11th
Geoffrey Malcomson- 12th
Trenton Hall- 12th
David Masters- 12th
Nick Klindworth- 12th
Troy Fry- 12th
Oliver Cuff- 12th
Alex Mascher- 12th

Coach Comments- Hope to repeat as league champs & with returning letterman goal is to advance farther in Sectionals & Districts

East Canton Hornets

Coach- Alan Petroli II
Conference- Inter Valley Conference
Home Course- Clearview
Last Year’s Results- 4th in IVC north, 14th at Stark County Invitational.

Returning Players
Jayce Pocock- 12th
Alex Croston- 12th
Kenneth Ford Jr- 11th
Dylan Lint- 11th
Nathan Schen- 11th

Potential New Contributors
Dominick Sierzant- 12th
Logan Fenderson- 12th

Coach Comments- As this team has matured, they have grown closer both on and off the course. Several golfers have taken their games to the next level, and we expect big accomplishments from the core of this talented squad. Competing on a historic course has helped shape these young men into smarter golfers, improving both their course management and shot selection.
With a strong group of returning varsity players—including N. Schen, K. Ford, D. Lint, A. Croston, and J. Pocock—the foundation of this team is built on experience and dedication. These players have put in significant work during the offseason, continually pushing themselves to improve and elevate their performance. In addition, a talented group of potential varsity contributors, including D. Sierzant, L. Henderson, C. Moore, X. Dougherty, J. Hendricks, and L. Moore, are ready to take the next step and make an impact. With a blend of experienced leadership and emerging talent, East Canton Golf is poised to make some noise this season and compete at a high level.

Lake Center Christian Tigers

Coach- Doug Byler
Conference- Independent
Home Course- Sable Creek GC
Team Website
Last Year’s Results- 5-5 2025 Jacob Ranieri State Qualifier finished 6th

Returning Players
Jacob Rainieri- 12th
Mazon Pizor- 12th
Gabe Donatelli- 11th
Andrew Fogle- 11th
Parker Briggs- 11th

Potential New Contributors
Cole Bryte- 9th
Brody Zook- 12th
Caleb Starkey- 12th

McDonald Blue Devils

Coach- Matt Vukovic
Conference- Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference (Scarlet)
Home Course- Mahoning Country Club
Last Year’s Results- 14-2 overall, 13-1 league Co-MVAC Champions, Sectionals- 7th

Returning Players
Zach Booth- 11th
Nick Larson- 11th

Potential New Contributors
Dacota Hickox- 11th
Lucas Morar- 11th
Kiran Jones- 11th
Owen Cappuzzello- 10th

Coach Comments- The Blue Devils will be looking to surprise people after key departures from a senior heavy team last year. The player development seems to be working, but there is very little experience for a team hungry to keep its traditions alive. There will be a lot of golfers put into pressure situations early as they grow throughout the year.

Mineral Ridge Rams

Coach- Nick Flaviano
Conference- Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference
Home Course- Duck Creek Golf Course
Team Website
Last Year’s Results- 4-14

Returning Players
Logan Baylor- 12th
Vinny Simone- 12th
Kyle Ague- 12th
Dominic Balestrino- 11th
Dylan Robbins- 11th
Gavin Kilbane- 10th

Potential New Contributors
Cannon Conaway- 10th
Devin Robinson- 11th
Bradley Wallace- 11th
Sammy Brunton- 11th
Preston Kline- 11th
Dominic Wallace- 9th
Reid Basista- 9th
Logan Dooley- 9th
Holden Paulsey- 9th
Logan Shaffer- 9th
Tanner Garland- 9th
Jeffery Tucker- 9th
Johnny Jackson- 9th

Coach Comments- There are a lot of very athletic individuals coming out for golf this year. The team is led by some excellent upper classman. The sky is the limit for this group of young men this year!

Waterloo Vikings

Coach- Andrew Young
Conference- Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference
Home Course- Paradise Lake
Instagram- @waterloo_golfteam

Returning Players
Trevor Flarida- 11th
Grayson Griffin- 11th
Mason Long- 11th
Jayden Eichler- 10th

Potential New Contributors
Kayne Smith- 11th

Coach Comments- We have a strong core of varsity players who can really make some noise this season if they play up to their potential. It’s a great group of kids who all genuinely love the game. We are all excited to see what the season may bring.

Wellington Dukes

Coach- Tom Guyer Jr
Conference- Lorain County Conference
Home Course- Echo Valley

Returning Players
James Wacker- 11th
Zach Kehl- 11th
Luke Sword- 11th
Calab Hamer- 12th

Potential New Contributors
Hayden Davison- 9th
Joshua Beat- 9th

Coach Comments- Young team that had to grow up after last year. Players have been working hard this off season.