In 2025, there will be three divisions in the Chagrin Valley Conference. The Chagrin and Valley divisions will return and the Lake Division will be added on as the CVC continues to expand. The division breakdown can be found by visiting the CVC Page on our website.
The Independence Blue Devils, the only team who will not be donning red as their main color, will look to return to the top of the Chagrin Division in 2025. The program has a short but illustrious history and the newest squad will try to capture the magic that Independence has consistently been able to produce. It could be an uphill battle, however, as Hawken has a team that will provide difficulty for their competition. Keira Chang looks to be the top player in the division and will be the unquestioned leader for the Hawks this season. Lutheran West will be in the mix while Cuyahoga Heights and Fairview will try to increase their competitiveness throughout the season.
The Lake Division has some of the largest schools in the CVC, but the top team will be one of the smallest schools in the division. The Edgewood Warriors have a legitimate shot to head to the State Tournament this year and will easily be the team to beat in the Lake Division. Seniors Annie Johnston and Zoe Naus give a solid base for Edgewood and younger players will provide some needed depth to give Edgewood a huge edge over the competition. Perry and Geneva look to battle for second place in the division while Madison, Lakeside, and Conneaut will round out the northernmost division in Northeast Ohio.
The most competitive division in the CVC will be the Valley Division and will be well represented at the District Tournament at Good Park this fall. After getting to the State Tournament last year, Chagrin Falls brings back most of their talent, including superstar sophomore Elizabeth Pollock, leading them to be the favorites once again. Orange will have something to say about that, however, as the Lions have built up a strong program and have a star of their own in State qualifier junior Anuja Patel. Rootstown will be making their CVC debut in 2025 and didn’t catch the best break with the divisional alignment. The Rovers have been constantly improving every year since starting their program and look to be better once again this season. Berkshire will have a lot to replace and West Geauga will still be building.
Impact Players
Reagan Burnight (SR) Chagrin Falls
Keira Chang (SR) Hawken
Abbey Cottrell (SO) Independence
Brooke DiBell (JR) Lakeside
Chloe Dodge (SR) Geneva
Anna Drago (SR) Rootstown
Chloe Gardner (SR) Rootstown
Kennedy Hughes (JR) Lutheran West
Annie Johnston (SR) Edgewood
Ava Miller (SR) Rootstown
Kate Murphy (JR) Chagrin Falls
Zoe Naus (SR) Edgewood
Su-Kyi Ng (SR) Hawken
Alex O’Connor (SR) Orange
Anuja Patel (JR) Orange
Jillian Peters (SR) Perry
Tess Petersen (JR) Hawken
Elizabeth Pollock (SO) Chagrin Falls
Sophia Rizzo (SR) Fairview
Saviana Taylor (SO) Cuyahoga Heights
Kendall Thomas (JR) Madison
Hayden Tomsic (JR) Berkshire
Bree Turner (SR) Orange
Natalie Venorsky (JR) Chagrin Falls
Lilah Yeager (SR) Perry
Freshmen to Watch
Daisy Adelman (Chagrin Falls)
Grace Haines (Chagrin Falls)
Payton Lamson (Edgewood)
Alexis Occhinero (Orange)
Olivia Vernosky (Chagrin Falls)
Charlie Wilson (Rootstown)
Audrey Wohlwend (Rootstown)
Berkshire Badgers
Head Coach- Doug Lory
Last Year’s Results- 10th at Punderson Sectional
Chagrin Falls Tigers
Head Coach- Kristin Reboul
Last Year’s Results- 3rd at Punderson Sectional, 2nd at Good Park District, 7th at State Tournament, CVC Champions (tie) – Chagrin Division
Coach’s Comments- We are excited for the 2025 season!
Cuyahoga Heights Red Wolves
Head Coach- Erin Harris
Last Year’s Results- DNS at Punderson Sectional
Edgewood Warriors
Head Coach- Christina Fischer
Last Year’s Results- 2nd at Punderson Sectional, 3rd at Good Park District, 20-0 regular season record, CVC Champs 10-0 in league
Coach’s Comments- Good core of returning golfers which should help develop our younger and newer golfers. Seniors Annie Johnston and Zoe Naus will provide the leadership to our young team. Returning sophomores Rylee McCumber and Bella Welton looking to continue to improve and contribute to the varsity. Incoming freshman, Payton Lamson, should have an immediate impact as a part of the top 4 golfers. Many returning golfers that are improving and should get some experience in JV matches to develop as players. Hoping to defend our CVC title and make a run during the tournament as a team or with individuals.
Fairview Warriors
Head Coach- TBA
Last Year’s Results- 13th at The Pines Sectional
Geneva Eagles
Head Coach- Randolph Ankrom
Last Year’s Results- 12th at Old Avalon Sectional
Hawken Hawks
Head Coach- Jennifer Creech
Last Year’s Results- 10th at Old Avalon Sectional
Independence Blue Devils
Head Coach- Mike Gruber
Last Year’s Results- 8th at Punderson Sectional
Coach’s Comments- With one year of experience last year, these girls are looking to pick up where they left off and compete for a conference championship!
Lakeside Dragons
Head Coach- Bryan Schlaich
Last Year’s Results- DNS at Old Avalon Sectional
Lutheran West Longhorns
Head Coach- Megan Miller
Last Year’s Results- 13th at Punderson Sectional, 4-6 Regular Season
Madison Blue Streaks
Head Coach- BJ Titman
Last Year’s Results- 16th at Old Avalon Sectional
Orange Lions
Head Coach- Cody Kovach
Last Year’s Results- 4th at Punderson Sectional, 6th at Good Park District, Anuja Patel got 8th at State (team All Ohio)
Coach’s Comments- Our team knows where we are at and what we have to do to get to our lofty goals. This year as a team our goal is to make the state tournament as a team. Anuja Patel’s goal is to win a state title. We are excited as a team to put in the work to accomplish these.
Perry Pirates
Head Coach- Rob Walker
Last Year’s Results- 11th at Punderson Sectional
Rootstown Rovers
Head Coach- Matt Just
Last Year’s Results- 6th at Punderson Sectional, 1-3 (2-0), Won the P.T.C. Tournament (Sable Creek GC), 3rd at the Lady Spartan Invitational (Chenoweth GC), 5th at the Marilyn Jackson Memorial (Alliance C.C.)
Coach’s Comments- We are returning our entire varsity roster this season, with 6 seniors and a sophomore all lettering last year. I look to be very competitive as we move into a new league, the Chagrin Valley Conference. Our goal which was set at the conclusion of last season, is to advance as a team to the District Tournament.
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