The Magnificat Blue Streaks are headed to Akron to defend their State Championship. The Blue Streaks put up a team score of 301 at Tanglewood Golf Club on Thursday to win the District Title for the fifth consecutive year. Sophomore Calli Reed led Magnificat with a round of 70, one under par. Joining Magnificat will be Walsh Jesuit (314), Highland (316), and Canfield (324). Revere shot an impressive 326, missing out by two shots, and Hoover’s 329 was good for sixth place.
The individual medalist was Elizabeth Coleman from Highland, whose four under par round of 67 was good enough to finish three shots above the rest of the field. Serena Wu from Solon (70), Ellie Gonzalez-Ribble from Brunswick (72), Ellie Hutzler from Hoover (73), and Emerson Glending from St. Joseph Academy (75) were the four individual qualifiers.
The State Tournament will take place Sunday, October 12th and Monday, October 13th at the Fazio Course at Firestone Country Club. Best of luck to all the Northeast District teams!
Congratulations to the Keystone Wildcats and Chagrin Falls Tigers on an excellent showing at the Division 2 State Championship Tournament at Heatherwoode Golf Course in Springboro. Keystone finished 4th with a 349 and Chagrin Falls finished 5th with a 364. Chagrin Falls’ Elizabeth Pollock finished in 4th place overall individually shooting a 72. Keystone’s Sophia Clarico finished in a tie for 8th place shooting a 75.
Columbus Academy won the tournament with a team score of 317 and the individual medalist was Eva Lim from Columbus Academy, who shot a 70.
JE Good Park Golf Course in Akron, which celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, was the stage on Wednesday for the girls Northeast District Championship tournament in Division 2. The course routing has not changed much over those hundred years, but the trees have definitely matured. Winning at Good Park means navigating through the huge oak trees that line most of the fairways and figuring out some tricky greens along the hilly Akron property.
The Keystone Wildcats handled the narrow corridors at Good Park perfectly as they won the school’s first ever District Championship. “We felt all along we had a very good chance to make it to States,” head coach Dave Slee said. “I don’t usually check scores until we get to about hole 14,” he mentioned. “When I checked our scores and we had a nice lead we felt pretty comfortable but most of the girls didn’t want to hear anything until they finished.” Keystone was led by sophomore phenom Sophia Clarico, who has quickly become one of the top players in Northeast Ohio. Clarico’s seven over par 78 was good enough for 4th place individually and was plenty enough to lead her team to the tournament victory. Caseabella Fye played in the fourth spot in the lineup but shot Keystone’s second best score with an 85, which was also her best round of the year according to Slee. Alexis Askew shot 87 and Kennedy Accavallo added an 89 to complete Keystone’s impressive round of 339. Abriella Schnell shot 96 to round out the scoring for the Wildcats. Slee attributed his team’s success to both process and offseason work. “There wasn’t one big moment that made us feel that we would win but a whole day of very solid golf was played by all five girls. This team spent most of their summer playing tournament and league golf. They never let up during the season and making it to the state tournament has been their goal since last season. We are thrilled to be here and look forward to seeing what they can accomplish next week.” Keystone will head to Heatherwoode Golf Club in Springboro to compete in the State Tournament on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Joining the Wildcats will be the Chagrin Falls Tigers, who will be playing in the State Tournament for the second straight season. Chagrin Falls used the same formula as Keystone to play a stellar round of golf. Their superstar sophomore is Elizabeth Pollock, who was the tournament medalist, shooting an impressive three over par 74. Pollock had four birdies, including three on the back nine, as she led all scorers. Head Coach Kristin Reboul speaks very highly of her top athlete. “She inspires everyone with her dedication, strong work ethic, and kindness,” Reboul said. Natalie Vernosky added an 88, Kate Murphy shot 93, and Ella Catney carded 96 to complete Chagrin Falls’ team sore of 351. Lainey Holmes shot 100 for the Tigers. “Three of the players were part of last year’s squad,” Reboul explained, “and that experience has fueled their motivation since the very beginning of the season.” As is usually the case, effort and attitude were the factors that led to Chagrin’s success. “At Good Park, the team energy was fantastic,” stated Reboul. “Each player stayed positive, managed their games on the tight course with great club selections and never gave up.”
Anuja Patel walked up to the tee knowing she would need to go low in order to make her own personal second trip to the State Tournament. Patel, a junior from Orange High School, was last year’s medalist with a 70. She didn’t go quite as low this year, but her experience at the District Tournament proved valuable as she shot 75 and easily advanced. “She got off to a solid start playing very smart golf putting her ball in great spots to get birdie looks,” Coach Cody Kovach explained. “Around the middle of her round a couple of unfortunate 3 putts on some fast greens frustrated her. And although she bent she didn’t break and finished strong in her typical fashion finishing last 6 at even par.” Was Anuja happy with her round? Not really, according to Kovach. “She would likely say not really. Anuja’s level of preparation and her expectations are unlike any athlete I’ve had to privilege to coach. My role with her is more to keep things into perspective and remind her in many cases she isn’t playing as bad as she feels when these situations will arise.” When those times come, mental toughness comes into play. “It’s golf, so sometimes the outcome will sting and all we can do is move onto the next hole,” said Kovach. “She has said before regardless of the situation (whether she is at the top or bottom of the leaderboard) she is always going to play her best golf. With this attitude and hopefully a few putts that fall for her she can finish where she wants to at Heatherwoode.”
Edgewood High School had a difficult year that was plagued by team injuries. They were back to full strength by the time Sectionals arrived, but the team fell just short of qualifying through the most difficult Division 2 Sectional in the state at Punderson Golf Course. Senior Annie Johnston had to qualify for the District Tournament on her own, which she did alongside freshman teammate Payton Lamson. Johnston played a career round at Good Park and qualified for the State Tournament by shooting a 77. She has been a staple of Edgewood’s recent success and according to coach Christina Fischer, she deserves the honor. “Annie struggled a little the first few holes with a double bogey, par, bogey to begin her round,” Fischer stated. “Once she strung five pars together, we knew that she was in the zone and that her going to state could be a reality. Her second nine began with a birdie on hole number one followed by 2 pars. She gave one back on hole number 4, but it was a tough pin placement on the par three.” Then the round got special. “The turning point for me, and probably her, was her eagle from 80 yards out on hole number 5. She followed it up with a great par on number 6. By that time, the field was really down to Anuja and Annie.” But there was more going on than just a two person race. “The other thing we were keeping an eye on was the team scores. Keystone and Chagrin were in command for the most part, but Chagrin slipped a bit towards the end and our fear was that if Southeast was able to get the second team spot, Chagrin’s Elizabeth Pollock would be the number one individual moving Annie down to #3 behind Anuja.” Chagrin was able to hang on and claim the second spot. Fischer gave some insight into her and Annie’s mindset, “We truly did not want to celebrate until we saw the final team scores posted to seal Annie’s number two individual spot.” They were able to celebrate as soon as the scores were finally added up. “I am so happy for her,” Fisher said proudly. “The amount of work she puts into the game, the love she has for the game and the fact this is her senior year make this one pretty sweet. It was also special to be able to celebrate the moment with her family, school administrators and personnel, coaches and her friends.”
Southeast claimed the first non-advancing spot, six strokes behind Chagrin Falls, followed by Columbiana and Lake Catholic. Olivia Norris from Lakeview tied Clarico’s 78, one shy of Johnston’s qualifying number. Avery Robinette, a freshman from Champion shot 80, and will likely find her way to the State Tournament in the future.
Congratulations to all our District qualifiers and best of luck in the State Tournament!
Congratulations to the following teams and individuals who qualified for the District Tournament on Tuesday, October 7th at The Tanglewood Club in Bainbridge.
Caitrin Coyle calmly knocked in her par putt on the ninth hole at Fox Den. It was her last hole of the day. She knew she had played well. She heard loud clapping and a yell from her coach. Dirk Hartman had not told her anything. The St. Vincent -St. Mary senior had missed out by one shot from advancing to Districts last year and this would be her last chance. The Fighting Irish only had two players at the Sectional Tournament, so advancing as a team was not an option.
As soon as the putt fell, Caitrin knew. There was not going to be any doubt this year. She had easily posted the lowest individual qualifying score this year. She jumped into Coach Hartman’s arms, knowing she had accomplished a huge goal. The pure emotion was tangible. But it was also just beginning.
What seemed like an eternity passed, and Caitrin’s fellow senior teammate and great friend Rylee Hoover stood on the tee box of her final hole. Rylee had no idea of anything going on. She was completely unaware she needed a par on the short par three to take the last qualifying spot. “I’m not telling her,” Coach Hartman said to a random passerby. Caitrin agreed. “She would freak out if she knew.” It’s one of those no win, difficult decisions a coach must make when everything is coming down to the wire. Coach Hartman was adamant that he was making the right decision.
The tee shot was off. Just short of the green in the left rough. They decided to still not say anything. Rylee’s family was gathered not too far from where her ball came to rest. Her sister was one of the best players to ever play at SVSM. Rylee was trying to follow in her footsteps. “Get away from here!” Coach said to Caitrin. “Blend in. We don’t want her to know what’s going on.” That was a tough command, but Caitrin obeyed as she wandered over toward the clubhouse. It didn’t last long as she started inching her way back past the practice green, across the first tee box, eventually to at least a spot where she could see the upcoming chip shot.
It seemed like an eternity. A good crowd had gathered to watch this particular group finish. Several coaches and teams were lingering around. One team was the North Royalton Bears. They had played a great round of golf and missed qualifying as a team by two shots. They still had an individual with a chance to qualify. Ava Grugle would never root for an opponent to not succeed, but a bogey by Rylee would get her into a playoff for the final spot. Julie Paradise from Mayfield and Alaina Liem from Brecksville had taken the other two spots. They were long gone on their way back home to enjoy the rest of a beautiful Wednesday evening. Now it all came down to Rylee.
It was finally her turn to play. Coach said very little. She hit a low shot that landed right on the edge of the green and started rolling. And it rolled for what seemed like minutes. It curled right the whole time. Once everyone exhaled, the ball was at rest 18 inches from the cup. There was a little hushed applause but no one in attendance wanted to show how big the moment actually was. Rylee had just executed the most important chip shot of her golf career. “She’s the worst chipper in the world,” Coach Hartman jokingly said to the people around him, including Revere Coach Mike Clark, a good friend, who also happens to be Caitrin’s boss at the First Tee in Akron. “She calls off more than any employee I’ve ever had,” he said with a smile.
But everyone agreed, Caitrin is a stellar person and an amazing teammate. She deserved this so much. And in that moment she didn’t really seem to care about her accomplishments. All her emotional energy, all her focus was on her friend who needed to make a tiny tap in to share the glory.
Another several hours seemed to pass. In reality it was about two and a half minutes. Everyone in Rylee’s group had cleaned up their putts, leaving only Rylee to finish out. Coach Hartman had made his way onto the green to tend the flag. Caitrin couldn’t help herself. She was now greenside. The whole amphitheatre setting was established. Rylee stepped up and stood over the ball.
Bang, center of the cup. Never a doubt. The crowd erupted. Caitrin sprinted onto the green and jumped into Rylee’s arms. “You made it!” she screamed. It was a storybook ending at Fox Den. Hugs went around for the next several minutes. The Irish sent both of their individual players to the District Tournament. Dirk Hartman’s passion and his players’ hard work had paid off. It was like a scene from a movie and it was hard not to shed a tear experiencing the purity of what had just happened.
The emotional embrace of teammates Caitrin Coyle and Rylee Hoover
Caitrin Coyle and Rylee Hoover will represent SVSM at the District Tournament at Tanglewood on Tuesday. They will be joined by fellow individuals Julie Paradise from Mayfield and Alaina Liem from Brecksville.
Julie Paradise, individual qualifier from Mayfield HSAlaina Liem (center), individual qualifier from Brecksville HS
Qualifying teams were Walsh Jesuit, Hudson, Nordonia, and Revere, who had to stick around at Fox Den for at least two hours scoreboard watching to see if they were going to make the cut. Walsh was dominant, shooting an incredible score of 294. Hudson got off to a bad start but managed to salvage the day with an amazing second nine score. Nordonia grinded through the day and put up a quality number. Revere did not have their best round, but it proved to be enough, making up for last year’s brutal finish that ended with three of their players, including two sisters, in a four way playoff for one spot.
We’d also like to acknowledge the North Royalton Bears. They came into Sectionals playing their best golf of the season. They played a solid round of golf with everyone on their team shooting in the 80s. They fell two shots short and Ali Kovalak missed out by one shot as an individual. That doesn’t take anything away from North Royalton and Coach Don Filips. They are a team that does everything the right way and they always put themselves in a position to be competitive.
North Royalton, 5th place at Fox Den
On a personal note, this is why I love this sport so much. The high emotions, teams rising to the occasion, and seeing young athletes succeed in something they work so hard at is the most rewarding thing about coaching and covering girls golf. I may have lost a lawn flamingo (Caitrin…) in the process, but today and this year give me a newly renewed love and hope for our sport and the amazing athletes we get to see on a daily basis.
Best of luck to all our teams and individuals in the District Tournament on Tuesday!
This year, we have started a new column of local golf quick hitters called This Week in Golf (TWIG). We are looking to highlight special moments, school records, impactful people, and other unique stories as the golf season unfolds. We don’t hear about everything, so if there is something you would like to be included, please reach out to us on social media or email us with a small recap of what you would like to be posted.
Tournament Results
We are trying to keep tabs on all tournament scores. We will have separate pages for Conference Tournaments and Regular Tournaments. Any scores that are not posted, please feel free to send over (bolinr@hudson.k12.oh.us). Unfortunately, we aren’t able to post scores from 9 hole matches as there are too many to keep track of.
Conference Updates
A few more conference champions were crowned last week. Congratulations to the Hoover Vikings on winning their fourth consecutive Federal League Championship. Brunswick swept all four tournaments to win their first ever Greater Cleveland Conference Championship. In the Suburban League, Highland took all four American Division tournaments and Nordonia won all four in the National Division.
Sectional Results
The Division 2 District field is set. As predicted, the Keystone Wildcats and Columbiana Clippers both easily won their Sectional championships, and also as predicted, the Punderson Sectional proved to be a battle royale. Punderson was packed with several quality teams that would probably have advanced from the other two sites, but only four teams were able to advance to Good Park. In the end, four total strokes separated the Sectional Champion from the sixth place team. Lake Catholic was the team that prevailed, earning a one shot victory over Southeast and Chagrin Falls with a 369. Fourth place went to Gilmour Academy, as they edged out both Orange and Edgewood by a single shot. Medalists from each Sectional were junior Anuja Patel of Orange from Punderson with a 76, freshman Avery Robinette of Champion from Pine Lakes with a 79, and sophomore Sophia Clarico of Keystone from Pine Lakes with a 79. A full list of teams and individuals headed to Good Park on Wednesday can be found at this link.
Hole in One
Another Hole in One! Congratulations to St. Joseph Academy junior Willa Streeter who got her ace at the New Albany Co-Ed Invitational at the Links at Echo Springs!
The Division 1 Sectional Tournaments will take place Monday and Wednesday throughout Northeast Ohio. There are four Sectional Tournaments and the top four teams and top four individuals not on a qualifying team from each tournament will qualify for the District Tournament on October 7th at Tanglewood Golf Club in Bainbridge.
The Elms Sectional (Monday, September 29)
The Elms Sectional got much tougher this season with the addition of Brunswick, who was moved from the Big Met Sectional, and Highland, who came from the Fox Den Sectional. Stark County will be saturated with talent on Monday with perennial power Hoover and newcomer Highland as the favorites to take the Sectional crown. Brunswick and Lake have put themselves in position to take the final two spots, but Green, Jackson, Massillon, and Medina are lurking and will make their presence known at The Elms. Federal League mainstays GlenOak and Perry along with fellow Stark County competitor Louisville and a solid Cloverleaf team have all had solid seasons and will also be competing for a trip to Tanglewood.
Big Met Sectional (Monday, September 29)
Magnificat should have no trouble taking home the Sectional championship at Big Met on Monday and St. Joseph looks to have a strong grip on the number two spot. Things will get very interesting after that. Southwestern Conference foes Avon and Avon Lake will be battling it out as they usually do for a spot in the District Tournament. Rocky River and Padua are also teams that will have a really good chance to advance. Olmsted Falls and Strongsville are teams that are on the periphery but will have an outside chance of making a run to get out of the Cleveland Metroparks and head east next week.
Fox Den Sectional (Wednesday, October 1)
Many teams took a big deep breath when Highland was moved out of the Fox Den Sectional. With the loss of the Hornets, Walsh Jesuit becomes the favorite to win in Stow with several teams chasing them. Nordonia, Revere, Hudson, and North Royalton look to be competing for the final three qualifying positions at Fox Den as those four teams have been bunched together throughout the entire season. It should make for some strong competition on Wednesday. Brecksville and Mayfield will be teams to keep an eye on as they look to put together solid rounds with the hope of advancing.
Old Avalon Sectional (Wednesday, October 1)
Old Avalon could possibly be the most intriguing of the four Division 1 tournaments this week. Canfield will come into Warren as the most likely Sectional champion but are not guaranteed that spot. After Canfield there are a boatload of contenders to advance to Tanglewood next Tuesday. Kent Roosevelt is a traditional power who will be looking to move on. Solon has been one of the most improved teams this season and also have one of the top players in the state of Ohio. NDCL is also a program on the rise and they are looking to build off their North Coast Conference championship by making it to Districts. Kenston is one of the more interesting teams in the area and have a good chance to qualify if they have a good day. Hathaway Brown, Hawken, Riverside, Aurora, and Stow are all one good round away from the beginnings of a Cinderella story.
Congratulations to the following teams and individuals who qualified for the District Tournament on Wednesday, October 1st at Good Park Golf Course in Akron.
This year, we have started a new column of local golf quick hitters called This Week in Golf (TWIG). We are looking to highlight special moments, school records, impactful people, and other unique stories as the golf season unfolds. We don’t hear about everything, so if there is something you would like to be included, please reach out to us on social media or email us with a small recap of what you would like to be posted.
Tournament Results
We are trying to keep tabs on all tournament scores. We will have separate pages for Conference Tournaments and Regular Tournaments. Any scores that are not posted, please feel free to send over (bolinr@hudson.k12.oh.us). Unfortunately, we aren’t able to post scores from 9 hole matches as there are too many to keep track of.
Conference Updates
Tons of Conference races have wrapped up over the past week. If we missed anything or got anything wrong, please let us know.
Here is a list of conference champions that we know about:
It seems like we are seeing a hole in one every week in our This Week in Golf column. Congratulations to Norton senior Abigail Collins on her ace at Pine Valley during the Metro Conference Postseason Tournament on Tuesday!
Congratulations to senior golfer Abigail Collins who got a hole in one at the girls’ MAC Golf Tournament today! #GoPantherspic.twitter.com/GuP0OPbr0u
— Norton Panthers Athletics Insider (@nhsath_insider) September 16, 2025
Terlesky Invitational
The Highland Hornets and the Southeast Pirates took the crowns in their respective divisions at the annual Christine Terlesky Invitational at The Lake Club. Teams rave about how well they are treated at this tournament and 2025 was no exception. Highland took the big school division with a 320 while Southeast fired a 362 to win the small school division. Elizabeth Coleman of Highland shot 70 to take medalist honors in the D1 category while Olivia Norris of Lakeview shot 82 for the D2 medalist position.
This week will begin the OHSAA tournament season for all the Northeast District Division 2 programs. There are three Sectional tournaments this week and the top four teams and top four individuals not on a qualifying team from each tournament will qualify for the District Tournament on October 1st at Good Park Golf Course in Akron.
The Pines Sectional (Monday, September 22)
Keystone has had a phenomenal year and will go into Orrville as the favorites to win the Sectional Championship. They are led by sophomore Sophia Clarico, who has lived up to all the hype surrounding her. She has a deep support cast and the Wildcats will look to continue their impressive run. A young Tuslaw team and a senior led Canton South will be looking to join Keystone on their way to Akron. The strength of the field at The Pines will not match the depth of the other two sites and will give many teams an opportunity to make a run. Our Lady of the Elms, Northwest, Wellington, and Canton Central Catholic are teams to keep an eye on.
Pine Lakes Sectional (Thursday, September 25)
The Pine Lakes Sectional will once again run through the Columbiana Clippers. Columbiana has proven to be a State contender year in and year out. Junior Maddie Jackson along with a strong group of talented upperclassmen provide the muscle for Columbiana to fight their way out of Hubbard. The 2 through 4 spots will be a bit of a toss up to get out of Pine Lakes. Lakeview has made a really good run this season. West Branch and Mineral Ridge will also have a say when it comes to the final advancing spots. Other teams with a good chance to claim a spot in Akron include Champion, LaBrae, Ursuline, Girard, United, and Poland.
Punderson Sectional (Thursday, September 25)
Pine Lakes will not get all the coverage on the 25th. Punderson will easily have the deepest of the three sectionals and there will be several teams that will be left out of the District Tournament who probably would normally be deserving of a spot. The top four contenders for the Sectional title are Southeast, Edgewood, Chagrin Falls, and Orange. Edgewood’s season has been hampered by injuries and if they are healthy, they are a team to be reckoned with. Southeast is always a favorite to move on, while Chagrin Falls and Orange will continue their rivalry in the postseason. Lake Catholic and Rootstown have both had all time seasons and have a good shot to grab one of the four qualifying positions. Pymatuning Valley, Bristol, Gilmour, Perry, and Springfield are all team that have the ability to advance. It’s unfortunate that only four teams will come out of this group, because there are quite a few deserving schools.
This year, we have started a new column of local golf quick hitters called This Week in Golf (TWIG). We are looking to highlight special moments, school records, impactful people, and other unique stories as the golf season unfolds. We don’t hear about everything, so if there is something you would like to be included, please reach out to us on social media or email us with a small recap of what you would like to be posted.
Tournament Results
We are trying to keep tabs on all tournament scores. We will have separate pages for Conference Tournaments and Regular Tournaments. Any scores that are not posted, please feel free to send over (bolinr@hudson.k12.oh.us). Unfortunately, we aren’t able to post scores from 9 hole matches as there are too many to keep track of.
Conference Updates
We are starting to get close to Conference Tournament Season and there are some really good races to watch. The Southwestern Conference is still up for grabs as Avon, Avon Lake, and Olmsted Falls are battling it out to the finish. Lake Catholic and Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin continue to go back and forth in the North Coast Conference. Chagrin Falls and Orange are struggling for Chagrin Valley Conference Supremacy. Keystone appears they may run away with the Lake Erie Girls Golf Association but are still getting some pushback from Rocky River.
In many other cases, the conference championships are all but wrapped up. Hoover has a commanding lead in the Federal League, Nordonia sits high atop the Suburban League National Division, while Highland once again is dominating the Suburban League American Division, and Brunswick has pretty much locked up the Greater Cleveland Conference.
Low Scores
United set a new 18 hole school record at Salem Hills in the Ursuline Invitational. They bested their previous record of 415 by a whopping 20 shots. The 395 marks the first time in school history that the Eagles have broken 400 as a team.
The Medina Invitational has traditionally featured some remarkable scoring. 2025 was no exception. Magnificat broke 300 as a team as they won the tournament with a 295, eleven strokes better than second place Walsh Jesuit. Individual scores were off the charts. Elizabeth Coleman set a Highland High School and Medina County record by shooting a 9 under par 63 at Fox Meadow Country Club. Brunswick’s Ellie Gonzalez-Ribble, also setting her own school record, and Solon’s Serena Wu finished with matching 7 under par 65s. Also under par were Magnificat’s Calli Reed with a 68 and Korrine Knaze with a 70.
Shout Out
Marti Hardy, the head coach at Laurel School has been a constant bright spot in the high school girls golf scene. A huge thank you to Marti, Laurel School, and Canterbury Golf Club for giving back to high school golf. The course saw two days of excellent play from the boys at the Kiely Cup then opened up for the girls event last Tuesday. Nobody does it better than Canterbury, and their amazing staff led by head pro Jason Carbone. Mike Kiely, the legendary caddie master at Canterbury, could be seen all three days supporting all the players at the Cleveland golf mecca. Thank you so much to all involved!
This year, we have started a new column of local golf quick hitters called This Week in Golf (TWIG). We are looking to highlight special moments, school records, impactful people, and other unique stories as the golf season unfolds. We don’t hear about everything, so if there is something you would like to be included, please reach out to us on social media or email us with a small recap of what you would like to be posted.
Tournament Results
We are trying to keep tabs on all tournament scores. We will have separate pages for Conference Tournaments and Regular Tournaments. Any scores that are not posted, please feel free to send over (bolinr@hudson.k12.oh.us). Unfortunately, we aren’t able to post scores from 9 hole matches as there are too many to keep track of.
Conference Updates
North Coast Conference supremacy was decided at Black Brook Golf Course in Mentor and it came down to the closest margin possible in a high school golf match. Notre Dame Cathedral Latin and Lake Catholic matched 180 scores and went to the fifth score tiebreaker. NDCL’s Taylor Wallingford shot a 51, which was one shot better than Lake Catholic’s Koreen Leukulich. NDCL took the match and gives them a big conference victory. Alexis Urigel of NDCL was the medalist with a 38.
Hoover continues to roll in the Federal League. Led by Ellie and Frankie Hutzler, the Vikings stayed undefeated with two match victories this past week.
Weekly Recap
Magnificat took home yet another title by winning the girls side of the Brunswick Coed Classic with a team score of 308, holding off Highland by 12 strokes. Blue Streak golfer Korrine Knaze tied with Amelia Buettner from Olentangy Orange for medalist honors. Walsh Jesuit won on the boys side and the Warriors were able to take the overall crown.
Speaking of Magnificat and the Brunswick Coed Classic, top golfer Calli Reed carded a hole in one on the 16th hole at Pine Hills. She became the third member of her family to get an ace in a high school match.
Rootstown continues to have their best season in school history. They have already shot their school record for best nine hole score and they are coming close to matching it every time on the course. This week they had a close loss to Copley and win over Lake Center Christian.
Teams to Watch
As Sectionals quickly approach, here are a couple teams to keep an eye on:
The Lake Blue Streaks have put up some good numbers this year. The team seems to go as their number one player, Charlie Brophy, goes. Lake is a team that has some good depth and experienced players and could surprise some teams.
Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin is not back to the team they were in the mid-2010s, but they are definitely on the right track. They could compete for a return to the District Tournament this season.
North Royalton is looking to jump ahead of some teams at the Fox Den Sectional. They have the potential to cause some waves as they keep getting better throughout the year.
Revere is another team at Fox Den to watch for. They are looking primed to get to the District Tournament and with a good round from a couple of their key players, they could go even further than that.
Keystone is the highest ranked team in Division 2 right now and they are rolling. The Wildcats are looking to get to the State Tournament as a team and sophomore Sophia Clarico may help them do that.
Tuslaw is a team that is looking to get out of The Pines Sectional. They have one of the youngest teams in Northeast Ohio and are competing with some much bigger schools in their regular season matches. The Mustangs will have a say in what goes on later this month.
Giving Back
Last week, the St. Joseph Academy golf team could be found at St. Herman’s Homeless Shelter bagging lunches for those in need. A huge shoutout to Coach Maureen Adler and her team for doing good things in the community.
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