2024-25 Division Changes

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The OHSAA released the fall sports divisions for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. There are six schools in the Northeast District that will see changes. Moving up from Division 2 to Division 1 will be Beaumont, CVCA, Field, Hawken, and St. Vincent-St. Mary. Moving down from Division 1 to Division 2 will be Akron Springfield, the only school in the state that will fall a division. Other schools that were bumped that may be added to the Northeast District in girls golf include Carrollton and Minerva.

OHSAA Announces 2024 State Championship Sites

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In a memo to coaches sent out today, the Ohio High School Athletic Association announced the golf State Championship schedule for 2024. The Division 3 boys State Championship will continue to be hosted by NorthStar Golf Club. The Division 2 State Championships will take place at Firestone Country Club in Akron. The boys will play on the North Course while the girls will play on the Fazio (West) Course. The Division 1 State Championships will move to NCR Country Club in Kettering, near Dayton. The boys will play on the South Course and the girls will play on the North Course.

Other information included in the release gave the dates for all postseason tournaments, listed below, and established July 29th as the first official day of the 2024 season.

2024 State Tournament Schedule
September 18-28- Sectional Tournaments
September 30-October 8- District Tournaments
October 11-12- Boys Division 3 State Tournament at NorthStar Golf Club
October 13-14- Boys/Girls Division 2 State Tournament at Firestone Country Club
October 14-15- Boys/Girls Division 1 State Tournament at NCR Country Club

Siena Maschke, 2023 State Champion

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The ultimate goal in high school golf is to have the opportunity to be a state champion, whether it is as an individual or as a member of a championship team. Imagine working for four full seasons to accomplish that goal only to show up to the Ohio State Golf Club feeling terribly sick. Then overcoming that to beat a field of the best players in the state to win the individual State Championship. This is the story of how Siena Maschke, a senior at Laurel School in Shaker Heights, was able to persevere to become the Division 2 individual state champion in 2023. This is also the story of how Siena transformed herself into a top level competitor, a great teammate, and an amazing individual.

The story starts in a very unlikely place: Asia. “I was traveling to Hong Kong with my dad when I was about three,” Siena recalled. The family came upon a driving range and Siena started hitting golf balls. That was the beginning of something special, although not immediately. It wasn’t until she was about six years old that she ever made anything out of golf. Siena ended up joining the First Tee program where she learned the fundamentals of the game and the life skills that have proven to be the ultimate reward that comes out of the game of golf.

Siena did not play golf competitively much before high school and did not get off to the greatest start in her high school career. “I shot a 112 in my first tournament at Lake Forest my freshman year,” she explained. She knew she could do better and looked up to a very successful teammate for help. Jami Morris, who won the Division 2 State Championship as a sophomore and is currently playing golf at Penn State, became Siena’s motivation. “I was inspired by how focused she was,” Siena added. “At first I was intimidated but I became encouraged by what she brought to the course. She showed me what it took to be a state champion.” Following Jami’s leadership by example, Siena continued to work on her game and received some fantastic experience during her freshman year, where Laurel ended up finishing third at the State Tournament and she carded respectable scores of 84 and 85. Jami won the individual tournament once again.

To get to the State Tournament in 2023, Laurel needed to improve over the year. Even with Siena at the top of the lineup, Laurel did not have high external expectations for the season. “We had the same team coming back from last year,” Siena explained. “Four of our top five players were seniors. We had classes together and were friends off the course.” Siena maintained a positive outlook and made sure that her teammates picked up on it. She is very outgoing on the course and would do just about anything to pick up her teammates, whether it was shouting to them in the next fairway, giving them a hug at the end of the round, or shedding actual tears when a teammate had a great round. “Once they saw their improvement, they were encouraged,” Siena said. That improvement was massive. Laurel’s team score at their second event of the season, the Lady Explorer Invitational at Lake Forest, was 404, which put them 16th in a field of 18, albeit some of the top teams in Ohio. At the District Tournament at Good Park Golf Course, Laurel shot 359 to sneak into the third and final qualifying spot for the State Tournament by two strokes over Southeast.

Siena’s individual run started strong in 2023. She received a “coming of age” moment in the Ohio Women’s Open at Scioto over the summer, where she actually finished ahead of Jami Morris, the player she looked up to in high school. She won the Ohio Girls Golf Foundation tournament at Avon Oaks before the high school season started, then won tournaments at Twin Lakes and Pine Hills (in a scorecard playoff). She then lost her swing midway through the season. “Coach (Marti) Hardy and my mom were both telling me it was okay if I didn’t win states, but I was so determined.” Siena worked hard to overcome the adversity along with her coach, Joe Meglen. “He was like my therapist,” she recalled. “I worked on skills, but also mental game and breathing strategies.” She was able to put everything back together and played her best golf when it mattered the most. The State Tournament was on the horizon.

“I haven’t really told anyone else this but I was so sick during the State Tournament,” Siena said. “I went through four bottles of Robitussin. It was at the point where other players were reminding me to take medicine.” She toughed it out for the first day and shot a fantastic score of 70. She was greeted by hugs from her teammates. She was also starting to get attention from other players, parents, and coaches. “I was shocked people knew who I was,” she remembered. High school golfers don’t typically have much experience with sleeping on a lead, because most tournaments are only one day affairs. Siena had a two stroke lead over Garaway’s Sammi Miller going into the second round. “I told myself to stay focused. Don’t get too happy, too upset, and stay stable mentally.” It was a little tougher day and Siena ended up with a 73, but it was plenty enough to earn her the individual title. She ended up winning the State Championship by seven shots over Eva Lim from Columbus Academy and Avery Thompson from Hebron Lakewood. Siena offered this advice as to how she ended up being a State Champion: “Golfing every single day, taking lessons, playing in more tournaments, and learning how to play the golf course are how I did it.”

Siena had many positive things to say about the teammates she was able to play alongside during this magical ride. Fellow seniors Jade Gladue and Liliana Embrescia were the two most improved players from the previous season. “They both showed huge improvement which led to our team success,” Siena said. Every team needs that team player that everyone likes to be around. Stella Kronstain, another senior on the team, was that player according to Siena. “She is one of my best friends,” Siena added. The team will now be in the hands of current sophomore Elizabeth Weingart, who Siena predicts will be their future number one player. “She is my little sister at school. We’ve built a really good relationship and she has improved a ton on the golf course.” Siena is hoping to pass down the State Championship pedigree to Elizabeth.

There is another relationship that Siena treasures and will continue to embrace as she moves on in her golf career and personal life. Marti Hardy, a Spanish teacher, has been Laurel’s golf coach for over twenty years and has seen the growth and development of many talented players and exceptional people. “She opened so many doors for the team and myself,” Siena said. “She is 75 years old and although the golf is a lot, she wants the camaraderie. It keeps her young.” Coach Hardy is a fixture at Laurel. She will take her players out to lunch or dinner, go to school plays and athletic events, write recommendations, and most importantly, provide snacks on the golf course. She also understands the game very well. “She knows people have bad days. She’s always encouraging,” Siena said.

It goes both ways. Coach Hardy was extremely complimentary of Siena, both on and off the golf course. “I would call her genuine,” Coach Hardy explained. “The ways she treats her competition and teammates makes her a great role model. She has been mature since 9th grade. Siena is one of the easiest kids to coach because she came in ready to go.” Coach Hardy bragged of Siena’s respect for her opponents, ability to overcome mistakes, and care for her teammates, coaches, and the golf course. “She is confident without being cocky,” Coach Hardy added. “She is social on the golf course, which helps her not be nervous and not get rattled.” She also bragged about Siena’s role at Laurel, where she is a straight A student, class president, and well liked by her peers and classmates.

Siena will be attending Denison University in the fall and will be playing on the Big Red’s golf team. “Coach (Lauren) Grogan has a drive to win a National Championship and I want to be a part of that,” Siena explained. “I was originally so against being in Ohio but I visited Denison and kept going back, like four times. The community and coaches were interactive and they were the only school that remained engaged. I had lunch with the team and it was like we had always known each other.” She plans to possibly study global commerce and/or psychology.

Siena Maschke is a baker, a chef, a crocheter, and a knitter. She is the editor of the Laurel School magazine, “The Voice”. She is a school ambassador and is part of the “Look Up to Cleveland” Leadership program. And most importantly, she is a State Champion Golfer and an amazing mentor and role model.

Isabella Goyette and Paige McKendry, Highland Superstars

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When Isabella Goyette and Paige McKendry graduate from Highland High School in May, they will go down as one of the top duos to have ever played together in Northeast Ohio. Their accomplishments speak for themselves. The Hornets won the Suburban League each of the four years that Isabella and Paige played there, they won their Sectional tournament all four years, and they qualified for the State Tournament each one of those seasons, finishing in fourth place twice and fifth place twice. Isabella was the Suburban League Player of the Year twice and finished on the All-Suburban League First Team all four years. Paige was on the First Team three years and the Second Team her freshman year. There are enough awards between the two players to take up an entire database. But having the opportunity to speak with both Isabella Goyette and Paige McKendry, it immediately becomes apparent that their achievements on the golf course come second to how amazing they are as people. Neither of them will ever discuss their awards, honors, and accomplishments, but they will be the first two to speak highly of their coaches, parents, mentors, and teammates. And that is what makes these two players special. Young, up-and-coming players wanting to make an impact on the Ohio golf landscape would do well to model themselves after these two players, because the sport will be better for it.

Paige McKendry

Paige and Isabella both started playing the game when they were very young. The McKendrys lived right behind the 16th green at Briarwood Golf Course in Broadview Heights and Paige could be found out on the course with her parents from a very early age. She did not take formal golf lessons until she was in fifth grade but was ready to play varsity golf from the moment she stepped on the course for tryouts her freshman year. She just didn’t know it yet. “As a freshman, I was just hoping to find a spot on JV,” Paige remembered. “I had no idea what high school golf was like.” Paige never ended up playing on the JV team because she made the varsity team from the first day.

Isabella Goyette

Isabella was also really nervous for tryouts her freshman year. Her older sister, Alessandra, was already on the team and Isabella was not sure what to expect. She had been taking golf lessons since she was five years old and had been playing at Westfield Country Club with her sister and father her entire life. “I was just trying to take it all in,” she said about her first day of tryouts. “I needed to get introduced to it and needed to figure out what high school golf was like.” She was probably the only one nervous because it was pretty apparent to everyone at Highland that she was going to make an immediate impact. Highland coach Mary Becker was part of everyone in this scenario. “They were involved in our middle school program,” she said. “Both girls stood out there and in getting to know their families, it was apparent that everyone, girls and families, were all in when it came to committing to development.”

It did not take long for either Paige or Isabella to figure out high school golf. They both became immediate factors on one of the top teams in Northeast Ohio. Highland was in the middle of an impressive run where they already had several conference championships and were becoming a mainstay at both the District and State Tournaments. The two jumped right in and never looked back. “The team kept getting better each year,” Paige said. “We had the same roster my first two years, then (after a couple changes) years three and four we had the same players both seasons.”

Isabella mentioned that having many different personalities mixed together on the team really helped them grown. Paige described her teammates as beautiful and unique. “Everyone has things that make us tick,” she added. Players like Kavya Chada, Kendall Sprutte, and Avery Albright brought the Hornets the depth they needed to be dominant. There was one other player that both Paige and Isabella mentioned that really changed the mindset of the team from the time she showed up to tryouts as a freshman two years ago: Elizabeth Coleman. “Elizabeth is so positive,” Isabella proclaimed. “It’s always sunshine and rainbows with her. She helped us overcome issues of pessimism and negativity. Helping people when they are down brings us all up.” Paige described Elizabeth as bringing “light and positivity” to help the whole team mindset. “She has been a leader since her freshman year,” Paige added. The team will fall into Elizabeth’s hands as she enters her junior year along with Avery and Kendall. Other players that will bring depth to Highland’s 2024 squad include Elizabeth Chester, Gabby Witschey, and many other players. One of those is Caroline McKendry, Paige’s younger sister, currently a sophomore. “We’re best friends in life,” Paige said happily.

Isabella was fortunate to have the opportunity to play with her sister for her first two years. Alessandra Goyette had an extremely accomplished career at Highland and was part of the generation that started the current dominant run the Hornets have been on. “I didn’t realize how special it was until she was gone,” Isabella recalled. “We had always been best of friends, and very competitive. When she went to college it was the first time I had to live without her. She was really a wonderful role model in golf and life, mainly just how she handled things.”

Both Isabella and Paige credited their success to many role models and supporters throughout their careers, but the names they both mentioned were Highland head coach Mary Becker and assistant coach Doug Snelling. Both players were in Coach Becker’s physical education class in middle school. Paige described Becker as patient and respectful. “She takes time to get to know each player,” Paige added. “She was always there when I needed her. She is smart and knows what she is talking about. She is a mentor who gives the team the right mindset. She is a wonderful person.” Paige said that the biggest lesson she learned from Coach Becker was that “being on a team isn’t about yourself, it’s how you fit into the team.” The dedication it takes to be on a team and the ability to improve your game are two other lessons Paige took from her coach. Isabella described Coach Becker as “one of the most determined people I’ve ever met. I have so much respect for where she has taken the team.”

Senior year is always emotional, especially for two players who had been together through three straight years of continued success. “It was not too different,” Isabella mentioned. “But it was definitely more special.” She added that it was her last season with her teammates and that she remembers it for a few new tournaments that made the year special. “We went to Oakland Hills in Michigan and that was a really fun experience,” she said, also mentioning the Terlesky Invitational at the Lake Club. Paige realized that every tournament they played in would be the last time they were at that course. “I knew it would be different,” she said. “It would definitely be a little bittersweet, especially being my last time playing competitive golf.”

Paige is planning to attend Bowling Green State University in the fall, and while she will not be playing on the school golf team there she does plan to continue with the game by trying out for the club team. She will be majoring in BGSU’s THEM program, which includes Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management, and minoring in Entrepreneurship. Isabella will be continuing her golf career at Kent State University. “They were the first school and the best school to reach out to me,” she explained. “I really made good connections to their coaching staff and loved their facilities.” She will be majoring in Fashion Merchandising.

Young players can learn a ton about golf from listening to Isabella and Paige explain the game. They both really enjoy the fact that high school golf is an individual sport in a team environment. “I love how golf is different from any other sport,” Isabella explained. “I definitely love the individual aspect as well. It starts with the team aspect but as you go further it becomes more of an individual sport. I like that you can focus on yourself and play your own game, which is mentally challenging, but someone else on your team can also pick you up.” Paige agreed. “There is individuality in golf, it’s very unique,” she said. “I’m not a very competitive person externally, but I am very competitive with my own self. 90 percent of the game is mental and it’s a challenge to overcome that. But as a teammate you have to be there for your team. There are no days off.” Paige mentioned that she struggled with putting coming into her freshman year. “I was a bit of a hot head when I was younger. But I turned that into a positive mindset. I became more patient and willing to forgive myself.” She became the top putter for Highland her sophomore and junior years.

Coach Mary Becker founded the girls golf program at Highland and has been the only coach in the program’s history. She had nothing but praise for her two graduating superstars. “Paige not only loves playing golf, but strives to play the game well,” Coach Becker said. “She has a great understanding of where her strengths are, and plays to them on the course. Whenever she doesn’t perform to her expectations on the course, she works her tail off to make corrections. Whether it is getting extra lessons or extra range and practice green time, she is determined to play the type of golf she knows she can.

Regarding Isabella, Coach Becker stated, “Isabella is an amazing golfer. She now owns a majority of the te Highland High School Girls Golf individual performance records. A couple of great things I will always remember about Isabella are her steady demeanor on the course, and how other players love playing with her. Not just other top players, either. She makes everyone she plays with feel at ease.”

Paige McKendry and Isabella Goyette are both once in a generation players who are ambassadors of the game of golf. We would like to wish them both the best of luck as they continue their academic and athletic careers!

Big Met to Host Sectional in 2024

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According to multiple sources, the Sectional Tournament that had been previously played at Springvale Golf Course has been moved to Big Met Golf Course in Fairview Park. Big Met prides itself on potentially being the most played golf course in the state of Ohio and has been open since 1926. Stanley Thompson was the original architect of the course, which is owned and operated by the Cleveland Metroparks. The current Division 1 Sectional hosts are Old Avalon in Warren, Fox Den in Stow, and the Elms in North Lawrence.

The Offseason- Division 2

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Here is a look at the current state of some programs and what they will have coming back in 2024.

Changing of the Guard

The Division 2 Girls Golf landscape may be changing significantly in 2024. St. Vincent-St. Mary and Independence both had dominant runs but will need some young players to step up this fall. Both teams have two significant contributors returning from their state qualifying teams but will have some holes to fill to replace what they lose to graduation. For the Irish, Raygan Hoover and Reese Latta both gave four strong years to the program. Raygan’s younger sister Rylee along with Caitrin Coyle, both who will be juniors, will easily be the first two in St. V’s lineup. For the Blue Devils, Macey McGhee and Maria DeCapua will both be entering their senior seasons as the top players, but will need some help to replace Molly McGreal and Adriann Buyansky.

The uncertainty with the last year’s two dominant programs will open the door to some new blood in D2. One team that is looking to take advantage of that opportunity is the Southeast Pirates. Southeast missed going to the State Tournament by two strokes last year and will look to avenge that in 2024. The will lose one key piece of the 2023 team in Gracie Westover but return a deep, talented squad, which will also get some help from a strong freshman class. Senior Taylor Blazek will most likely stay in the top spot of the lineup. Other returners include juniors Aubree Varga and Adrianna Sloan.

In the far reaches of Northeast Ohio, the Edgewood Warriors will be really looking forward to the 2024 season. Edgewood will return their entire lineup from last season. Although they did not make it to Districts, Edgewood should have some very high goals for this upcoming season. Seniors Avery Vencill and Emma Hart-Wood will once again team up with juniors Annie Johnston and Zoe Naus to look to make something special happen in Ashtabula.

East Canton, like Edgewood will see their entire lineup look exactly the same this fall. With a little improvement over their results last year, 2024 could be the best team the Hornets have had. Senior Mia Steigerwald, her sophomore sister Meghan Steigerwald, senior Elyse Mallette, and junior Charlie Robinson are a group that will be very ambitious once August rolls around.

Columbiana might not have a single superstar player, but they may also be the deepest D2 team in Northeast Ohio. The Clippers regularly rotate their young players into matches and tournaments to give them the most experience they can get. 2024 might be the culmination of that strategy. Sisters Ellie Jackson, who is a senior, and Maddie Jackson, a sophomore will lead Columbiana and will receive assistance from seniors Hailey Muntean, Annaka Patrick, and Mackenzie Day along with juniors Sophia Perry, Sydney Spaite, Hannah Moffet, and Emma Gazzaniga. Sophomore Claire Banner will also contribute to the Clippers this year.

Possibly the most surprising team in the area in 2023 was Orange High School. Freshman Anuja Patel became a household name by the end of the season and will look to build on that success during her sophomore year. Two seniors, Tessa Kemelhar and Bree Turner, will join junior Alex O’Connor to provide the depth the Lions need to compete for a trip to the State Tournament. Orange is yet another school that returns their entire starting lineup and that experience will be crucial, especially when competing in Division 2, where many teams are not exceptionally deep.

A final team bringing back their entire starting lineup and on the verge of being competitive is the Bristol Panthers. They will need to take a big step in 2024 but it is possible to see them making a run to Districts and competing to go even further. Senior Addison Williams will lead the Panthers and will receive some help from sophomore Anistyn Williams along with juniors Kayden Gillin and Ava Stammer.

Time to Get Going

Lorain County has a team to keep an eye on. The Keystone Wildcats have quietly been growing their program to the point where 2024 will be a season where they could compete at the highest level. Keystone has built the foundation needed to be successful with seniors Emma Feakins and Lucy Cook. Junior Alexis Askew will also be a strong scorer for the Wildcats. With these three and some talented freshmen rising up, Keystone will be ready to make a run.

Chagrin Falls has had high hopes over the last couple seasons but have struggled to play well at the right times. That could very well change in 2024 as the Tigers have a talented freshman class coming up to assist the team in fighting for a Chagrin Valley Conference crown. Junior Reagan Burnight and senior Gracie Ryan are the returning contributors and the Tigers will also look for some help from a decent sized roster of experienced players.

Sitting right on the outskirts, looking for a place at the table in the D2 conversation are the Vikings from LaBrae High School. Madison Touart, a strong player, will enter her senior year ready for LaBrae to break through. Junior Mia Sloan and sophomore Riley Rowe will help Touart and the rest of the Vikings look to accomplish all they can in 2024.

Hard to Replace

Alongside Independence and St. Vincent-St. Mary, there are several other schools that will need to replace some key pieces in order to stay competitive. Perry will have to learn to play without graduate Emily Capitosti. They will rely heavily on returners Addie Trefzger and Jillian Peters, a senior and junior respectively. Canton South loses three key parts and will have a very young team, led by juniors Hailey Franks and Leah Cramer. Rootstown, minus Audrey Francis, will be a junior dominant team with several players looking to break out. Lake Catholic is in a similar situation, losing Theresa Lazanich. They will have a young core that will look to build together. Finally, Laurel, coming off a trip to the State Tournament will not be able to replace Siena Maschke, who won the individual state championship. They will need junior Elizabeth Weingart to step up and lead an inexperienced group to improve throughout the season.

Congratulations Coach Picicco

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Over the weekend, Kent Roosevelt JV coach Larry Picicco announced that he was stepping down from the position. Coach Picicco had been with the program for over a decade, including a short stint as head coach. Players, parents, and opposing coaches all respected and admired his dedication to his athletes and the program. We would like to offer congratulations to Larry Picicco on an amazing run at Kent Roosevelt. Below is a tribute from the Kent Roosevelt Girls Golf Facebook page.

A bittersweet week for the Lady Rider Golf program. On Monday, Assistant Varsity Coach Larry Picicco announced that he would be retiring from the program after 13 years of coaching. Coach Picicco was one of the founders of this program and gave endless time and effort to ensure its success. We will miss his knowledge, energy and commitment to the team. However, what will be missed the most will be his caring demeanor and ability, to make easy, the difficult transition from middle school to high school for our players. Coach Picicco truly impacted the lives of so many players on our team, on our youth program, and in the golfing community. The picture attached to this post speaks volumes of the importance of relationships and family that make Coach Pic the incredible coach and friend we all love. Best Wishes Coach, you will be missed on the fairways!

#Traditionofexcellence, #hardworkpaysoff

NEO Futures Tour Kickoff Classic Looking for Teams

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All – We are back again for the 2nd Annual NEO Futures Tour Kickoff Classic.  Last year’s event was a huge success.  Please see the attached invite to the 2024 NEO Futures Tour Kickoff Classic on Wednesday, August 7th, at Briardale Greens.

Last year we had 12 boys teams and would love to have everyone back.   We have also invited several more boys teams for 2024.  

We would like to have local girls teams as well. We have included multiple girls coaches on our invite list.  If you have other girls teams you would recommend we invite, please reach out to us.  

If you wish to participate please reply back via email soon to reserve your spot.  We will be working to send invites via DragonFly from VASJ once we have heard back from teams. 

Cost: $300

Includes:

18 Holes – 8AM Shotgun Start, Range Balls, Pizza Lunch

All Tournament Team Plaques / Boys & Girls (5 Each)

Large Team Trophy (Boys & Girls)

Results / Pictures of Event shared on X – @neofuturestour

The Offseason- Division 1

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Here is a look at the current state of some programs and what they will have coming back in 2024.

Time to Dominate

For most teams, losing a generational talent like Cara Heisterkamp would be devastating to their program. But not Magnificat, who will look to reload after a second place finish in the state in 2023. They will look to returning stars Cammy Reed, Maureen O’Leary, and Kristina Chill to lead the team, and will look to see strong improvements from sophomore Kayla Knaze and senior Avery Paez.

Only one team that played in the District Tournament in 2023 brings back all four of their top players. The North Canton Hoover Vikings are a team looking to make their third consecutive trip to the State Tournament and will be one of the favorites to do so. They will turn to the same cast of characters that they did last season. Seniors Ava Kemp, Kylie Porter, and Alyssa Evans will join up with superstar sophomore Ellie Hutzler to lead the Vikings to what they hope is another Federal League title and another chance to play on the biggest stage.

Graduation Strikes

The Medina Bees had a core group of four seniors that played together since their freshman year. The group grew together over four years and kept the Bees competitive throughout their careers at Medina. Stella Burns stepped up and became the team leader in 2023, helping the Bees advance to the District Tournament. Lydia Dorman, Camille Christeon, and Carleigh Johns all were big contributors for the Bees. But all four of those top players will be graduating, leaving Medina with a young squad with not much varsity experience. Junior Corinne Christeon and senior Morgan Deeringer will be tasked with being at the helm for the Bees in 2024.

Avon Lake is a team that will also be losing most of their key contributors to graduation. While Olivia Tobin, who took a giant leap forward in 2023, will be returning for one more season, the Shoregals will see the rest of their big pieces depart. Sarah Quayle, Olivia Ritter, Mia Machovina, and Ava Lamb will leave some big shoes to fill in Avon Lake and will definitely be difficult to replace.

Another young team stepping onto the course in 2024 will be the Lake Blue Streaks. Their top three players from last season will be graduating. Audrey Nichols, Evanne Mast, and Emily Hudson all had successful careers that helped the Blue Streaks stay competitive. They will leave behind a rather inexperienced group that has a good amount of potential, led by juniors Grace Swihart and Olivia Gant.

The Avon Eagles will be looking toward the future after a big roster turnover, which includes losing District qualifier Madigan O’Leary. Allison Day and Rivya Veena will also be moving on, which will lead to opportunities for many up and coming players, such as incoming senior Kylie Kittrell and junior Emma Fitch.

Losing a Key Piece

Golf is one sport where losing one key piece can change the entire dynamic of a team and their competitiveness. When schools lose a generational players, it’s typically very difficult to impossible to replace that player. While some schools have enough depth to stay competitive, for others it is a very difficult task to move on.

Aurora is a team that will look to stay competitive in the Suburban League American but will have to do it without Brooklyn Millard, whose stellar career features a second place individual finish in Columbus along with several tournament medals. Aurora still returns Gracyn Vidovic, one of the premier players in the area and a State qualifier in 2023.

Losing the consistency of Sherry Du and leadership on and off the course from Ellie Davis will have a huge impact on the Hudson Explorers, after their most successful finish in school history. Seniors Emmy Burling and Julia Van Bokkelen will look to take another step forward and the Explorers will rely even more heavily on freshman Elena Varga this coming season.

Annie Stencel can be credited with helping bring back the Walsh Jesuit Warriors after a few years where they struggled. Stencel’s loss will be a big blow for Walsh Jesuit but they still have a talented young core of players led by sophomore phenom Yumi Kohara along with juniors Colleen Stadler and Gianna Rodenhauser. Walsh also looks to have a good freshman class coming to campus.

The Stow Bulldogs have had a sustained run of success over the past several seasons and will still have a quality team back in 2024. That team will be without Gabby Berlingieri, however. Berlingieri became the most decorated player in program history after qualifying for the State Tournament in 2023. Her sister junior Olivia Berlingieri will join senior Sophia Thompson at the top of Stow’s lineup and the Bulldogs will look to build depth behind them.

Kent Roosevelt has been a factory of producing quality golfers over the past decade. Maddie Kost was the latest in a long line of quality players for the Rough Riders. Her graduation will push senior Ashlyn Leavery into the spotlight. Kent has a young base of talent that will look to supplement Leavery to remain competitive.

In Shaker Heights, both the golf team and field hockey team will be losing a top contributor. With the graduation of Emily Lamb, the Raiders golf team will lose a two time District qualifier and a team leader. The Raiders have gotten better at attracting talent from the hallways over the past few years and could still be a team to watch out for in the Greater Cleveland Conference.

The Greater Cleveland Conference could be a very competitive league in 2024 with Medina losing their entire top four players and Brunswick emerging as a serious contender. Much of that will also depend on the Strongsville Mustangs, who will be losing their key cog, Natalie Kostalnick. Seniors Hannah Lee and Sydney Bass will return for Strongsville, who still will probably be the league favorites if their number three and four players continue to develop.

Rocky River had a dominant one-two punch at the top of their lineup in 2023. Chloe Holton will be moving on from Rocky River but Mia Ginnetti will be back for her senior season and look to lead a young group of Pirates to success in the Lake Erie Girls Golf Association.

In Plain Township, it seems that the GlenOak Golden Eagles always have one player step up to lead the team on a yearly basis. Corrie Schorsten was that player in 2023, leading the team to respectable finish in the Federal League. The team will now turn to senior Kamdyn Hershberger to take over that role in 2024.

With the graduation of Peyton Biery, the Louisville Leopards will look to remain competitive in Stark County. The Leopards have some talent returning but will need to increase their numbers to continue the success they’ve had over the past few seasons.

Ready for the Big Time

Perhaps the best depth of young talent in the area can be found at Revere High School. The Minutemen took a huge stride forward last year, including juniors Saumya Mahajan and Maddie Harpley both advancing to the District Tournament. Revere also saw the emergence of a stellar freshman class that will be supporting Mahajan and Harpley as sophomores. Amrita Deo, Kate Banning, Maddi Adessi, Ryenne Harpley, and Sarah Riley will all be potential top players for Revere heading into 2024. With a little offseason work, the Minutemen will be a serious contender.

In the Youngstown area, it appears that Canfield is on the verge of building a Mahoning Valley dynasty. While many schools in the area are seeing some diminishing talent, Canfield is going the opposite direction. They will be without 2024 graduate Taylor Morrone but all their other contributors will return for the fall season. A pair of sophomores with high potential in Aubrey Philibin and Alex Conley will join senior Miya Cohol and a loaded junior class. Canfield will look to build off their team District berth last season and see how far they can go this year.

Brunswick may still be a year away from making waves in the Greater Cleveland Conference, but they are on the precipice of being a strong contender. The Blue Devils have worked toward building a foundation and are ready for some potential freshman stars to come in over the next few years and make an immediate impact. Brunswick relied on the leadership of seniors Aislinn Leffel and McKenzie Berg last year and they will pass the torch to incoming junior Jess Buzinski who is emerging as the potential leader of the team. The depth comes from a strong sophomore class which includes Rylee Roth and Autumn Muslusky.

The team with the largest roster in Northeast Ohio is easily North Royalton. The Bears are over 25 players deep and now are starting to see talent emerge from the masses. Even losing two seniors last year, North Royalton still has the depth to try to get back to the District Tournament following a magical run two seasons ago. The surfacing of incoming sophomore Chloe Yoon is a huge positive for the Bears. Yoon will be joined by juniors Ali Kovalak and Ava Grugle along with senior Rena Steffas. With the depth the Bears have, North Royalton could also see contributions from several other players.

Everybody Back

Several area teams will have most or all of their key contributors back in the fall of 2024. These teams have seen varying degrees of success but all have the ability to be much better with little roster turnover.

One of the blue blood programs in Northeast Ohio is the Jackson Polar Bears. While they hit a little dip the last couple years, they will be back in full force. Jackson will go as senior Cara Murphy goes and she will be joined by senior Milena Grametbauer, junior Charlotte Raketich, and sophomore Kennedy Farrell, all of who were significant contributors last season.

The Federal League is one of the strongest conferences in the state year after year. The Green Bulldogs are one of the reasons for that. Green will return sisters Sydney and Brook Shocklee, a senior and junior respectively, along with freshman Leah Dang. If Green can find a fourth scorer for 2024, they will be a factor once again.

St. Joseph Academy has been in the shadow of local rival Magnificat for many years now, but the Jaguars are a very solid team themselves. Gianna Reginelli is a returning senior who is one of the best players in Northeast Ohio. She will be joined by returning juniors Emerson Glending, Tess Gibel, and senior Mary Kim. St. Joe’s will also look toward some incoming freshmen to help their team.

Cloverleaf won the Metro Athletic Conference behind junior Mackenzie Siewerth and freshman Quinn Malarkey. Both players will return with the focus on winning the MAC again and advancing through the tournaments in 2024.

Dixon Hill is back for her senior year at Hathaway Brown along with several key players, including Blake Cody. The Blazers have been a consistent state contender and 2024 looks to be another year where they will have a strong squad.

Brecksville has struggled over the last few years but the Bees saw some vast improvement in 2023. Seniors Cassidy Klodnick and Alexandra Czajkowski will pace the Bees and be joined by juniors Alice Cho and Amelia Budinsky along with sophomore Lila Beebe.

Freshman Julie Paradise came out of nowhere to lead the Mayfield Wildcats in 2023. Paradise will return and looks to be even better as a sophomore and will rely on help from senior Mackenzie Conley and junior Lucy Moran.

Things look to be a little more stable in Bay Village than they have been over the past couple years. The Rockets will return some important pieces in senior Maddie Bigler and junior Charlotte Fox. With a few more players contributing to the program, Bay will be much improved in 2024.

Tallmadge brings back their entire lineup and will have one of the most experienced teams in the Suburban League in 2024. The senior heavy group will be led by Brooke Davis and Grace Tackett.

In Eastlake, Lauren Iannetta will finish off her stellar career with the Eastlake North Rangers in 2024. Iannetta has qualified for Districts the past two years and has a good chance to get back to Brookledge this fall. The Rangers will not have as much depth as many of their competitors but Iannetta may be able to win some matches with her scores alone.

Suburban League Stars

After dominating Northeast Ohio for years, Highland will lose some significant players, including superstars Isabella Goyette and Paige McKendry along with Kavya Chada, who had a phenomenal career in eastern Medina County. That leaves junior Elizabeth Coleman as Highland’s unquestioned leader. The Hornets will still be a strong team in 2024 but will rely on some new faces. Seniors Kendall Sprutte, Avery Albright, Gabby Witschey, and Elizabeth Chester all have much experience and will compete to make the starting lineup for the Hornets.

Serena Wu single handedly led the Solon Comets in 2023 and will most likely be in a similar position this fall. Wu advanced to the State Tournament as a sophomore and will need to have a similar season to help lead the Comets in her junior year. Solon will be very inexperienced outside of Wu and will need some others to really step up to compete in a very competitive league.

Two years removed from advancing to the State Tournament, Nordonia has seen most of that team graduate, including Brooke Barnes this past season. The remaining member of that legendary lineup is senior Julia Gulla. Gulla will start the season as one of the best players in Northeast Ohio and will look to a young group of teammates to support her on the roster. Junior Natalie Barnes looks to have the potential to be one of those pieces and several other players can also contribute this fall.

The 2024 high school golf season starts on August 1st and will prove to be an exciting race to follow. Stay up to date with OhioHSGolf!

OhioHSGolf Awards 2023

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We are lucky to live in a place and time where girls golf is extremely strong. There is a multitude of talent in all of Northeast Ohio and the game is continuing to grow. One of the reasons for starting this website was to give players the recognition and honor that they deserve. Here are our choices for the OhioHSGolf Awards!

Division 1

Danny Gallagher

Player of the Year- Isabella Goyette (Highland)
Coach of the Year- Danny Gallagher (Magnificat)
Senior MVP- Isabella Goyette (Highland)
Junior MVP- Cammy Reed (Magnificat)
Sophomore MVP- Elizabeth Coleman (Highland)
Freshman MVP- Ellie Hutzler (Hoover)

Isabella Goyette

All-Senior Team
MVP- Isabella Goyette (Highland)
Brooke Barnes (Nordonia)
Gabby Berlingieri (Stow)
Kavya Chada (Highland)
Sherry Du (Hudson)
Cara Heisterkamp (Magnificat)
Chloe Holton (Rocky River)
Maddie Kost (Kent Roosevelt)
Natalie Kostalnick (Strongsville)
Emily Lamb (Shaker Heights)
Paige McKendry (Highland)
Brooklyn Millard (Aurora)
Annie Stencel (Walsh Jesuit)

Cammy Reed

All-Junior Team
MVP- Cammy Reed (Magnificat)
Emmy Burling (Hudson)
Mia Ginnetti (Rocky River)
Julia Gulla (Nordonia)
Dixon Hill (Hathaway Brown)
Ava Kemp (Hoover)
Hannah Lee (Strongsville)
Zoe Mort (Marlington)
Cara Murphy (Jackson)
Maureen O’Leary (Magnificat)
Kylie Porter (Hoover)
Gianna Reginelli (St. Joseph)
Gracyn Vidovic (Aurora)

Elizabeth Coleman

All-Sophomore Team
MVP- Elizabeth Coleman (Highland)
Natalie Barnes (Nordonia)
Olivia Berlingieri (Stow)
Jessica Buzinski (Brunswick)
Kristina Chill (Magnificat)
Emerson Glending (St. Joseph)
Ava Grugle (North Royalton)
Charlotte Raketich (Jackson)
Gianna Rodenhauser (Walsh Jesuit)
Brooke Shockley (Green)
Colleen Stadler (Walsh Jesuit)
Natalie Warner (Louisville)
Serena Wu (Solon)

Ellie Hutzler

All-Freshman Team
MVP- Ellie Hutzler (Hoover)
Kate Banning (Revere)
Alex Conley (Canfield)
Leah Dang (Green)
Amrita Deo (Revere)
Kayla Knaze (Magnificat)
Yumi Kohara (Walsh Jesuit)
Stefania Mighton (Kenston)
Julie Paradise (Mayfield)
Aubree Philibin (Canfield)
Ava Solak (Kenston)
Elena Varga (Hudson)
Chloe Yoon (North Royalton)

Division 2

Marti Hardy (with Siena Maschke)

Player of the Year- Siena Maschke (Laurel) *Division 2 State Champion
Coach of the Year- Marti Hardy (Laurel)
Senior MVP- Siena Maschke (Laurel)
Junior MVP- Taylor Blazek (Southeast)
Sophomore MVP- Caitrin Coyle (St. Vincent-St. Mary)
Freshman MVP- Anuja Patel (Orange)

Siena Maschke

All-Senior Team
MVP- Siena Maschke (Laurel)
Abby Ankenman (Orrville)
Adriann Buyansky (Independence)
Emily Capitosti (Perry)
Kennady Grace (Champion)
Raygan Hoover (St. Vincent-St. Mary)
Delaney Kruger (Canton South)
Taylor Kuhrt (Columbia)
Molly McGreal (Independence)
Shaylee Muckleroy (West Branch)
Lauren Riccobelli (Gilmour)
Gracie Westover (Southeast)
Mati Zines (United)

Taylor Blazek

All-Junior Team
MVP- Taylor Blazek (Southeast)
Maria DeCapua (Independence)
Ellie Jackson (Columbiana)
Tessa Kemelhar (Orange)
Kennedy Lewis (Southern Local)
Macey McGhee (Independence)
Dally Meek (Hillsdale)
Hailey Muntean (Columbiana)
Mia Steigerwald (East Canton)
Addy Trefzger (Perry)
Avery Vencill (Edgewood)
Madison Wade (Dalton)
Addison Williams (Bristol)

Caitrin Coyle

All-Sophomore Team
MVP- Caitrin Coyle (St. Vincent-St. Mary)
Reagan Burnight (Chagrin Falls)
Keira Chang (Hawken)
Hailey Franks (Canton South)
Rylee Hoover (St. Vincent-St. Mary)
Annie Johnston (Edgewood)
Emma Madsen (Lake Catholic)
Zoe Naus (Edgewood)
Jillian Peters (Perry)
Katie Pregibon (Cardinal Mooney)
Aubree Varga (Southeast)
Elizabeth Weingart (Laurel)
Ella Zampedro (Lake Catholic)

Anuja Patel

All-Freshman Team
MVP- Anuja Patel (Orange)
Claire Banner (Columbiana)
Alexis Belser (Beaumont)
Angelina Boyles (Fairless)
Victoria Buckingham (Columbiana)
Maddie Jackson (Columbiana)
Maggie Kothera (Kirtland)
Isabella Linger (West Branch)
Avery Rodocker (Tuslaw)
Mae Steigerwald (Gilmour)
Meghan Steigerwald (East Canton)
Hayden Tomsic (Berkshire)
Anistyn Williams (Bristol)

Northeast Ohio All-District Awards

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The Northeast Ohio Golf Coaches Association has released the All-District teams for 2023. These awards were voted on by members of the NEOGCA. Please visit https://www.neogca.com/2021-all-neo-teams for all boys and girls honors.

Girls Division I

1st Team

Isabella Goyette – Highland (1st Team All-Ohio)

Cammy Reed – Magnificat (2nd Team All-Ohio)

Cara Heisterkamp – Magnificat

Paige McKendry – Highland

Julia Gulla – Nordonia

Sherry Du – Hudson

Emmy Burling – Hudson

Natalie Kostalnick – Strongsville

Madolyn Kost – Kent Roosevelt

Brooklyn Millard – Aurora

Gracyn Vidovic – Aurora

Serena Wu – Solon

Gabriella Berlingieri – Stow

Elizabeth Coleman – Highland

2nd Team

Ava Kemp – Hoover

Elle Hutzler – Hoover

Maureen O’Leary – Magnificat

Annie Stencel – Walsh Jesuit

Zoe Mort – Marlington

Olivia Berlingieri – Stow

Cara Murphy – Jackson

Stella Burns – Medina

Kavya Chada – Highland

Katie Sieverts – Jackson

Girls Division II

1st Team

Siena Maschke- Laurel – State Champion (1st Team All-Ohio)

Molly McGreal – Independence (2nd Team All-Ohio)

Matilyn Zines – United – (2nd Team All-Ohio)

Taylor Blazek – Southeast

Macy McGhee – Independence

Gracie Westover – Southeast

Anuja Patel – Orange

Raygan Hoover – SVSM

Caitrin Coyle – SVSM

Ellie Jackson – Columbiana

Maddie Jackson – Columbiana

Annie Johnston – Edgewood

Josie Bishara – Ursuline

2nd Team

Jade Gladue – Laurel

Katie Pregibon – Cardinal Mooney

Avery Vencill – Edgewood

Mia Steigerwald – East Canton

Kennedy Lewis – Southern Local

Abby Ankenman – Orrville

Tessa Kemelhar – Orange

Madi Wade – Dalton

Theresa Lazanich – Lake Catholic

Emma Madsen – Lake Catholic

FIRST JUNIOR OHIO CUP BEGINS TOMORROW

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AT WESTFIELD C.C.: First match goes at 11 a.m.


               Warrensville Heights: The South Course at Westfield Country Club will be the site of an historic event when the first Junior Ohio Cup begins on Saturday (October 28) at 11 a.m.

         The Junior Ohio Cup, presented by Cobra Puma Golf, is a Ryder Cup-like event between junior teams from the Northern Ohio Section of the Professional Golfers Association and the Southern Ohio Section.

         The teams are comprised of eight boys and eight girls between the ages of 14 and 18. They will compete in Four-Ball (aka Best-ball) matches at 11 a.m. on Saturday and singles matches on Sunday.

         The players earned their spots on their teams by winning their respective PGA Junior Section Championship or through their status on the season-long Player-of-the-Year points list.

         The NOPGA team will be captained by Drew Pierson, PGA and Ben Chandler, PGA will captain the SOPGA team.

 MEET THE NOPGA TEAMS

CAPTAIN: Drew Pierson, PGA

The Boys
ARYAN AHLAWAT
Age: 18
Residence: Broadview Heights
Attends: North Royalton High School
Grad Year: 2023
2023 Highlights: Won NOPGA Junior Tour events at Shawnee Hills and Mill Creek . . . Had 21 Top-10 finishes.
RYAN CZENSZAK
Age: 15
Residence: Twinsburg
Attends: Walsh Jesuit High School
Grad Year: 2026
2023 Highlights: Was the winner of NOPGA Junior Tour events at Trumbull Country Club, Wooster Country Club, Manakiki and Gleneagles … Overall, had 18 Top-10 finishes.
RYAN DINAN
Age: 17
Residence: Akron
Attends: Coventry High School
Grad Year: 2024
2023 Highlights: Won NOPGA Junior Tour events at Fox Den and Columbia Hills . . . Added Top-10 finishes in 10 events.
DANIEL GAMBONE
Age: 16
Residence: North Canton
Attends:  North Canton Hoover High School
Grad Year: 2025
2023 Highlights: Was the winner of the NOPGA Junior Section Championship at Oberlin, giving him automatic bid to the Junior Ohio Cup . . . Overall, had 12 Top-10 finishes.
DEXTER JAMES
Age: 14
Residence: Hudson
Attends: Hudson High School
Grad Year: 2027
2023 Highlights: Was a dominant player in his age group with victories at Trumbull Country Club, Black Brook, Plum Brook, Eagle Creek, Wooster Country Club, Shawnee Hills and Tannenhauf. That’s seven wins and 25 Top-10 finishes.
TREY LAUTENSCHLEGER
Age: 18
Residence: Dover
Attends: Massillon Washington High School
Grad Year: 2024
2023 Highlights: Among his 11 Top-10 finishes was a victory in the NOPGA Junior Tour event at Avon Oaks Country Club.
NATHAN MENAPACE
Age: 17
Residence: New Philadelphia
Attends: New Philadelphia High School
Grad Year: 2024:
2023 Highlights: Finished the season with 10 Top-10 finishes.
SION PARK
Age: 18
Residence: Westlake
Attends: Westlake High School
Grad Year: 2024
2023 Highlights: Was an individual qualifier to the OHSAA state tournament after getting Junior Tour wins at Plum Brook, Eagle Creek, Turkeyfoot Lakes, Wooster Country Club and Riceland.

The Girls
JULIA VAN BOKKELEN
Age: 16
Residence: Hudson
Attends: Hudson High School
Grad Year: 2025
2023 Highlights: 15 Top-10 finishes in NOPGA events; member of the Hudson team that qualified for the OHSAA state tournament.
EMILY BURLING
Age: 17
Residence: Hudson
Attends: Hudson High School
Grad Year: 2025
2023 Highlights: Had three victories on the NOPGA Junior Tour – Old Avalon Stableford; Catawba Island Club and Fox Den . . . Posted 11 Top-10 finishes . . .Member of the Hudson team that qualified for the OHSAA state tournament.
KRISTINA CHILL
Age: 15
Residence: Columbia Station
Attends: Magnificat High School
Grad Year: 2026
2023 Highlights: Had NOPGA Junior Tour wins at Black Brook, Glenmoor, Columbia Hills and Manakiki . . .Had 13 Top-10 finishes . . . A member of the Magnificat team that finished as the Division I state runner up in the OHSAA state tournament.
BROOKLYN MILLARD
Age: 17
Residence: Aurora
Attends: Aurora High School
Grad Year: 2024
2023 Highlights: Won the Junior PGA Section Championship at Oberlin Golf Club, giving her an automatic bid to the Junior Ohio Cup.
ANNELISE STENCEL
Age: 17
Residence: Akron
Attends: Walsh Jesuit High School
Grad Year: 2024
2023 Highlights: Finished in the Top-10 in 10 events.
ALEXANDRIA VARDON
Age: 17
Residence: Akron
Attends: Firestone High School
Grad Year: 2024
2023 Highlights: Recorded 13 Top-10 finishes
GRACYN VIDOVIC
Age: 16
Residence: Aurora
Attends: Aurora High School
Grad Year: 2025
2023 Highlights: Had NOPGA Junior Tour victories at Ellsworth Meadows, Wooster Country Club, Shawnee Hills and Gleneagles . . . Was an individual qualifier to the state tournament . . .Had 11 Top-10 finishes.
SERENA WU
Age: 15
Residence: Solon
Attends: Solon High School
Grad Year: 2026
2023 Highlights: Won the NOPGA Tour Championship at Club Walden and was an individual qualifier for the OHSAA state tournament . . . Arguably was the NOPGA Junior Tour’s dominant player, winning 11 times at Old Avalon, Ashland, Lake Forest, Plum Brook, Legends of Massillon, Turkeyfoot Lake, Mill Creek, Windmill Lakes, Pine Hills and Punderson . . . Overall had 18 Top-10s.

MEET THE SOPGA TEAMS

Captain: Ben Chandler, PGA The Boys
CAMERON PHILLIPS
Age: 17
Residence: McDermott
Attends: Lucasville Valley High School
Grad Year: 2025
2023 Highlights: Had one SOPGA Junior Tour victory this summer.
ANDY STEED
Age: 16
Residence: Wilmington
Attends: Clinton-Massie High School
Grad Year: 2025
2023 Highlights: He was the Division II state runnerup by two strokes in this year’s Division II state tournament at Northstar with consecutive rounds of 75 . . . Posted 10 victories and 19 Top-10 finishes in SOPGA events this summer.
GRIFF TURNER
Age: 17
Residence: Enon
Attends: Grenon High School
Grad Year: 2024
2023 Highlights: Finished in the Top 10 in 12 SOPGA events this summer.
ZACH HARTLEY
Age: 18
Residence: Dayton
Attends: Centerville High School
Grad Year: 2024
2023 Highlights: Finished in the Top 10 in 12 SOPGA events this summer.
JAMES WEI
Age: 16
Residence: Dublin
Attends: Dublin Jerome High School
Grad Year: 2025
2023 Highlights: Had one victory and 10 Top-10 finishes in SOPGA events this summer.

COLIN CLEARY
Age: 18
Residence: Columbus
Attends: Grandview Heights High School
Grad Year: 2023
2023 Highlights: Nine Top-10 finishes in SOPGA events this summer.
LUCAS MASSA
Age: 14
Residence: Howard
Attends: Home schooled
Grad Year: 2027
2023 Highlights: He won four SOPGA events enroute to having 17 Top-10 finishes this summer.
OWEN WHITE
Age: 15
Residence: Tipp City
Attends: Tippecanoe High School
Grad Year: 2027
2023 Highlights: Posted three SOPGA victories and 12 Top-10 finishes this summer.

The Girls
ADDIE YARBROUGH
Age: 17
Residence: Dublin
Attends: Dublin Jerome High School
Grad Year: 2024
2023 Highlights: Was a member of the Division I state championship team after posting one victory and three Top-10 finishes in SOPGA events this summer.
PAIGE WEISS
Age: 16
Residence: Orient
Attends: Westfall High School
Grad Year: 2025
2023 Highlights: Was the medalist – placing T4 individually — for the team that finished eighth in the Division II state tournament. Had six victories and 13 Top-10 finishes in SOPGA events.
KATELYN MILEY
Age: 16
Residence: Galion
Attends: Northmoor High School
Grad Year: 2025
2023 Highlights: Turned in 13 Top-10 finishes in SOPGA events.
GRACE BOONE
Age: 16
Residence: Blanchester
Attends: Clinton-Massie High School
Grad Year: 2025
2023 Highlights: Two victories and nine Top-10 finishes in SOPGA tournaments this summer.
AVA BRESSLER
Age: 16
Residence: Dayton
Attends: Centerville High School
Grad Year: 2025
2023 Highlights: Did not win an event but had a whopping 15 Top-10 finishes in SOPGA tournaments this summer.
ABBY HARWOOD
Age: 18
Residence: Dayton
Attends: Centerville High School
Grad Year: 2023
2023 Highlights: Had a prosperous SOPGA summer with five victories and eight To-10 finishes.
CADENCE MONROE-MCCOY
Age:14
Residence: Springfield
Attends: Northwestern High School
Grad Year: 2027
2023 Highlights: Her name was on many SOPGA leaderboards this summer with five victories and a stunning 17 Top-10 finishes.
REBEKAH HARTLEY
Age: 15
Residence: Dayton
Attends: Centerville High School
Grad Year: 2026
2023 Highlights: Three SOPGA victories and 16 Top-10 finishes suggests a future as bright as the present.

THE SCHEDULE: Friday, Oct. 27, Practice rounds; Saturday, Oct. 28, Four-Ball matches, 11 a.m.; Sunday, Oct. 29, Singles matches, 10 a.m..

SATURDAY FOUR-BALL PAIRINGS (NOPGA players listed first)
First match goes off at 11 a.m.
Girls
MATCH 1: Gracyn Vidovic & Kristina Chill vs. Paige Weiss & Katelyn Miley;  MATCH 2:  Brooklyn Millard & Julia Van Bokkelen vs. Addie Yarbrough & Rebekah Harley; MATCH 3: Serena Wu & Annelise Stencel vs. Grace Boone & Abby Haywood; MATCH 4: Emily Burling & Alex Vardon vs. Cadence Monroe-McCoy & Ava Bressler.
Boys
MATCH 1: Ryan Dinan & Aryan Ahlawat vs. Andy Steed & Griff Tuner; MATCH 2:  Sion Park & Ryan Czenszak vs. Cameron Phillips & Lucas Massa; MATCH 3: Daniel Gambone & Nathan Menapace vs. Zach Hartley & Owen White; MATCH 4: Trey Lautenschleger & Dexter James vs. Colin Cleary & James Wei.

SUNDAY SINGLES PAIRINGS (NOPGA players listed first)
First match goes off at 10 a.m.
Girls
MATCH 1: Brooklyn Millard vs. Paige Weiss; MATCH 2: Gracyn Vidovic vs.  Addie Yarbrough; MATCH 3: Serena Wu vs. Abby Haywood; MATCH 4:  Emily Burling vs. Katelyn Miley; MATCH 5: Kristina Chill vs. Ava Bressler; MATCH 6: Annelise Stencel vs. Cadence Monroe-McCoy; MATCH 7: Alex Vardon vs. Grace Boone; MATCH 8: Julia Van Bokkelen vs. Rebekah Hartley.
Boys
MATCH 1: Ryan Dinan vs. Cameron Phillips; MATCH 2: Sion Park vs. Andy Steed; MATCH 3: Daniel Gambone vs. Zach Hartley; MATCH 4: Trey Lautenschleger vs. Griff Turner; MATCH 5: Nathan Menapace vs. Colin Cleary; MATCH 6: Aryan Ahlawat vs. Lucas Massa; MATCH 7: Dexter James vs. Owen White; MATCH 8: Ryan Czenszak vs. James Wei.

Hey, 19: Four players in the Junior Ohio Cup share a stat from the recent girls Division I state tournament. The NOPGA’s Gracyn Vidovic (Aurora), Emily Burling (Hudson) and Serena Wu (Solon) and the SOPGA’s Addie Yarbrough (Dublin) were all part of a six-player tie for 19th, all at 154. Burling had the lowest 18 holes with a second-round 73.

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For questions regarding the Jr. Ohio Cup, contact Northern Ohio’s Haleigh Gray at hgray@pgahq.com or Southern Ohio’s Alex Heban at aheban@pgahq.com

About the Northern Ohio PGA Junior Tour
Founded in 1982 the Northern Ohio PGA Junior Tour is dedicated to providing competitive golf opportunities for junior golfers in the Northern Ohio area. The tour offers a variety of events for players of all skill levels, including a 9-hole Futures Tour, 18-hole tournament series, Collegiate Preview events, and 36 Hole championships. Through its programs, the Northern Ohio PGA Junior Tour strives to foster a love for the game of golf, develop sportsmanship and integrity, and prepare young golfers for the next level of competition. Find out more at thenorthernohiopga.com.

About the Southern Ohio PGA Junior Tour
The SOPGA Jr. Tour was established in 2008 by the Southern Ohio PGA as an extension of the association’s more than 500 Members and Associates teaching juniors the game of golf throughout Central and Southern Ohio. Through the Players Series and Junior Series, the SOPGA Jr. Tour aims to develop young golfers while providing outstanding competitions on a local level. For almost 15 years, the SOPGA Jr. Tour has fostered the values of the game, like sportsmanship and integrity, among its members. Find out more at southernohiojuniorgolf.com.