The Columbiana Clippers may have been a little disappointed in how 2024 finished up, but they had a ton to be proud of throughout the season. They dominated their competition, won two tournaments including the Sectional Tournament, and nearly made it to the State Tournament. Coach Chad Moreschi has created a dynasty at Columbiana and his method of reloading will be tested in 2025 after losing some key pieces. The Clippers still appear to be really good on paper and are hoping that transitions well to the golf course. Junior Maddie Jackson will be the key player for Columbiana and will be joined by a deep roster that includes several experienced players. Another team bringing back a good amount of experience will be United. The Eagles have a strong one-two punch in seniors Emma Murphy and Olivia Ashburn and will have more upperclassmen supplementing them. Southern Local continues to build and improve. Their roster depth is something that is talked about every year and they will have some players ready to make the jump into contention. East Palestine will look to add some more players to fill out the roster and make a splash in the conference.
Impact Players
Olivia Ashburn (SR) United
Kayla Bland (SR) East Palestine
Victoria Buckingham (JR) Columbiana
Rylee Digman (JR) Southern Local
Maddie Jackson (JR) Columbiana
Alyssa Kakavros (SR) Columbiana
Emma Murphy (SR) United
Sophia Perry (SR) Columbiana
Sydney Spaite (SR) Columbiana
Freshmen to Watch
Ava Ashburn (United)
Ashlynn Day (Columbiana)
Mya Fisk (Columbiana)
Macy Fletcher (Columbiana)
Riley Merryman (United)
Lucy Raymond (United)
Riley Savon (Columbiana)
Claire Whetstone (United)
Audrey Wilson (United)
Columbiana Clippers
Head Coach- Chad Moreschi
Last Year’s Results- 1st at Pine Lakes Sectional, 4th at Good Park District, 17-0 regular season, 1st Place Mahoning Valley Girl’s Classic, Runner-up Terlesky Invitational
Coach’s Comments- Losing 3 Seniors is always an obstacle to overcome, but we are returning one of the most balanced teams in the program’s history. Victoria Buckingham and Hannah Moffett are poised to step in to replace departing seniors on our tournament team, and they will have plenty of competition for those spots. We expect to be competing for a State berth again.
East Palestine Bulldogs
Head Coach- Stephen Bycroft
Last Year’s Results- DNS at Pine Lakes Sectional
Southern Local Indians
Head Coach- Gerard Grimm
Last Year’s Results- 8th at Pine Lakes Sectional
United Golden Eagles
Head Coach- Stacey Zines
Last Year’s Results- 11th at Pine Lakes Sectional, Olivia Ashburn qualified for Districts as an individual.
Coach’s Comments- We are just in our 5th season of having a girls team at United. We have grown this program beyond my wildest imagination. These are some of the most wonderful young women to have the opportunity to coach. They work hard and have fun playing one of the hardest sports. What more could I ask for?
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