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Federal League Preview

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The Federal League has historically been one of the most competitive conferences in the state of Ohio. While a couple traditional powers were in a rebuilding phase, the Hoover Vikings made a trip to Columbus and the Lake Blue Streaks had one of their best finishes in a long time. Hoover will have a chance to return to the State Tournament. Lake will have to rely on some younger players to step up. Perennial powers Jackson and Green will also look to get back to the top of the conference. GlenOak brings back a good amount of talent on their roster. Perry could be on the upswing under new coach Dan Pierce and Canton McKinley will also look to make strides in 2023.

Impact Players

Isabella Gales (SR) Perry
Milena Grametbauer (JR) Jackson
Ava Kemp (JR) Hoover
Evanne Mast (SR) Lake
Cara Murphy (JR) Jackson
Audrey Nichols (SR) Lake
Kylie Porter (JR) Hoover
Sophia Radosevic (JR) Canton McKinley
Corrie Schorsten (SR) GlenOak
Sydney Shocklee (JR) Green
Katie Sieverts (SR) Jackson

Freshmen to Watch

Leah Dang (Green)
Ellie Hutzler (Hoover)

Canton McKinley Bulldogs

Head Coach- Clifford Lee
Last Year’s Results- DNS at The Elms Sectional

GlenOak Golden Eagles

Head Coach- Scott McCahan
Last Year’s Results- 9th at The Elms Sectional
Coach Comments- GlenOak will look to be more competitive this year with 6 returning letter winners and a good group of incoming freshmen.

Green Bulldogs

Head Coach- Jake Shocklee
Last Year’s Results- 3rd at The Elms Sectional, 13th at Districts, 3rd in Federal League
Coach Comments- Rebuilding year. GO BULLDOGS!!!

Hoover Vikings

Head Coach- Scott Snyder
Last Year’s Results- 1st at The Elms Sectional, 3rd at Districts, 8th at State Tournament, League Champions
Coach Comments- We return a nice core this season and we are excited to play, compete, improve, and hopefully make another run at qualifying for Columbus.

Jackson Polar Bears

Head Coach- Teal Harvey
Last Year’s Results- 4th at The Elms Sectional, 8th at Districts
Coach Comments- With 5 returning varsity players we hope to build off of some of the late season success we had last year.

Lake Blue Streaks

Head Coach- Michael Yoder
Last Year’s Results- 2nd at The Elms Sectional, 7th at Districts
Coach Comments- We would like to build on the success we had last year and pass on the habits and culture of success to our younger players.

Perry Panthers

Head Coach- Dan Pierce
Last Year’s Results- 11th at The Elms Sectional

Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Preview

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The Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference continues to grow and become more of a factor in the Northeast Ohio Girls Golf landscape. The league has good balance between the five teams, who are all growing programs. In 2023, the Champion Golden Flashes, coming off a District appearance, look to be the top team in the conference, followed closely by LaBrae, Garfield, under new coach Kevin Sponaugle, Newton Falls, and Mineral Ridge, who will have an influx of young players to add to their core.

Impact Players

Aubree Brunton (JR) Mineral Ridge
Kennady Grace (SR) Champion
Kayla Haynie (SR) Champion
Kennedy Howard (JR) Newton Falls
Madison Touart (JR) LaBrae
Madison Woconish (SR) Garfield

Freshmen to Watch

Isabella Showalter (Mineral Ridge)
Savannah Turek (Mineral Ridge)
Alayna Valley (Mineral Ridge)
Ally Zolka (Mineral Ridge)

Champion Golden Flashes

Head Coach- Elisa Morello
Last Year’s Results- 4th at Pine Lakes Sectional, 10th at Districts

Garfield G-Men

Head Coach- Kevin Sponaugle
Last Year’s Results- 15th at Punderson Sectional

LaBrae Vikings

Head Coach- John Pugh
Last Year’s Results- 8th at Pine Lakes Sectional

McDonald Blue Devils

Head Coach- Matt Vukovic/Zavier Bokan
Last Year’s Results- No team last year
Coach Comments- This will be the first season ever for the a girls’ team in McDonald. There is a lot to learn, but the girls are soaking things up like a sponge. This will be a fun year to show a lot of growth from everyone.

Mineral Ridge Rams

Head Coach- Nicholas Flaviano
Last Year’s Results- 13th at Pine Lakes Sectional
Coach Comments- Last year was only our second year for girls golf and we finished the season at 7-13; we improved immensely from year one.

Newton Falls Tigers

Head Coach- Zach Parent
Last Year’s Results- 16th at Pine Lakes Sectional

Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference Preview

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The Columbiana Clippers have been the dominant team in their area over the last several years and are the heavy favorites to win the EOAC this season. The most impressive player in the conference, however, is United’s Mati Zines, who was the medalist at the District Tournament and finished 11th in the Division II State Tournament in Columbus. East Palestine and Southern Local round out the EOAC and will be looking to improve over last year’s results.

Impact Players

Addison Bycroft (SR) East Palestine
Ellie Jackson (JR) Columbiana
Kennedy Lewis (JR) Southern Local
Hailey Muntean (JR) Columbiana
Mati Zines (SR) United

Freshmen to Watch

Claire Banner (Columbiana)
Alaina Brewer (United)
Maddie Jackson (Columbiana)

Columbiana Clippers

Head Coach- Chad Moreschi
Last Year’s Results- 2nd at Pine Lakes Sectional, 9th at Districts, 12-3 regular season
Coach Comments- Large young team this year. Lost 4 of top 6 from last year but with some excellent new and returning talent we fully expect to compete for Sectional crown again and make it to Districts.

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- 6th at Pine Lakes Sectional

United Golden Eagles

Head Coach- Stacey Zines
Last Year’s Results- 7th at Pine Lakes Sectional
Coach Comments- We are just in our second full season as a girls team. We are young but eager to do well.

Western Reserve Conference Preview

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With the departure of Madison, the Western Reserve Conference will be down to five teams in 2023. Kenston is the defending champion but will need to surround returning player Annika Tutzer with some young talent in order to repeat. Mayfield finished second, but lost team leader Jillian Gambino to graduation. Incoming freshman Julie Paradise has good talent, but Gambino leaves big shoes to fill. Eastlake North returns District qualifier Lauren Iannetta and will challenge Kenston and Mayfield for the league crown. Chardon also will make their voice heard in the WRC as they will have potentially the deepest team in the conference. Willoughby South also has a chance to have an impact in the conference if they can find some improvement from last year. The WRC looks to be wide open for the taking this year and will prove to be one of the better conference races to watch.

Impact Players

Mackenzie Conley (JR) Mayfield
Jocelyn Gaggiani (SR) Chardon
Lauren Iannetta (JR) Eastlake North
Michaela Nocera (JR) Willoughby South
Annika Tutzer (SR) Kenston

Freshmen to Watch

Julie Paradise (Mayfield)

Chardon Hilltoppers

Head Coach- Chad Murawski
Last Year’s Results- 10th at Old Avalon Sectional

Eastlake North Rangers

Head Coach- Beth Brettrager
Last Year’s Results- 14th at Fox Den Sectional

Kenston Bombers

Head Coach- Kip Freeman
Last Year’s Results- 8th at Old Avalon Sectional

Mayfield Wildcats

Head Coach- Geoff Grim
Last Year’s Results- 9th at Fox Den Sectional, WRC Conference Runner Up

Willoughby South Rebels

Head Coach- Paul Sura
Last Year’s Results- DNS at Fox Den Sectional

Greater Cleveland Conference Preview

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The Greater Cleveland Conference will look a little different in 2023 after Solon departs to the Suburban League while Cleveland Heights and Shaker Heights join after leaving the Lake Erie League. Strongsville should be the heavy favorite to win the conference behind Natalie Kostalnick and Hannah Lee, two very strong players who could dominate the league tournaments. Medina brings in a very balanced team with a lot of depth while Brunswick is starting to produce a young core of players. Brunswick will also see new coaches Chad Thompson and Colin Smith bring some energy into their program. Shaker Heights is an interesting team to watch with some potential. Mentor will need to find a way to replace graduated senior Bella Lundi. Cleveland Heights is still working on establishing a program identity under coach Fiona Connor and will look to take a step forward in a new, more competitive conference.

Impact Players

Sydney Bass (JR) Strongsville
McKenzie Berg (SR) Brunswick
Olivia Bostelman (SR) Mentor
Taylor Bostelman (SR) Mentor
Stella Burns (SR) Medina
Jessica Buzinski (SO) Brunswick
Camille Christeon (SR) Medina
Lydia Dorman (SR) Medina
Kendall Grau (SR) Strongsville
Layla Jackson (SR) Cleveland Heights
Natalie Kostalnick (SR) Strongsville
Emily Lamb (SR) Shaker Heights
Hannah Lee (JR) Strongsville
Aislinn Leffel (SR) Brunswick
Anna Macino (SR) Medina

Freshmen to Watch

Teigan Dryer (Brunswick)
Addie Prude (Shaker Heights)
Rylee Roth (Brunswick)
Stella Wilson (Shaker Heights)

Brunswick Blue Devils

Head Coach- Chad Thompson and Colin Smith
Last Year’s Results- 8th at Springvale Sectional, Individual qualifier Aislinn Leffel shot 86. Aislinn shot 123 at the Brookledge District.
Coach Comments- We are extremely excited about the progress our three varsity returners are making this offseason. What is even more encouraging is the work that our underclass players are putting in. They are setting the tone for our future success as a program and we are excited to see them all progress this upcoming season. We have been fortunate to be able to challenge ourselves from a scheduling standpoint as well, increasing the opportunities that we get to play against the best competition in Northeast Ohio. We are looking forward to competing some of the new tournaments we have been invited to this season, and are appreciative of those coaches that have included our girls in their events.

Cleveland Heights Tigers

Head Coach- Fiona Connor
Last Year’s Results- DNS at Fox Den Sectional

Medina Bees

Head Coach- Mickey McGrath
Last Year’s Results- 3rd at Springvale Sectional, 11th at Districts, 2nd in GCC Conference
Coach Comments- 4 Varsity Returning Seniors, 3 upcoming underclassmen all looking to winning conference and qualifying for Districts.

Mentor Cardinals

Head Coach- James Hrusovsky
Last Year’s Results- 9th at Old Avalon Sectional
Coach Comments- I look forward to seeing our girls improve on their personal success and experience from last year. Also, excited to see who is going to step up and fill out our varsity roster.

Shaker Heights Raiders

Head Coach- Joe Welsch
Last Year’s Results- 12th at Fox Den Sectional, 4-4 and won the LEL, Emily Lamb made it to Districts as an Individual.
Coach Comments- “Us vs Us”. Emily Lamb finished first out of the individuals at the Sectional Tournament to advance to Districts. If things go her way, she could find herself in the mix again to make the next step to States. We had 3 out of 5 girls shoot their best round of the year at Sectionals, so we have a lot to be excited about and a lot to build from.

Strongsville Mustangs

Head Coach- Kevin Weir
Last Year’s Results- 2nd at Springvale Sectional, 9th at Districts, Varsity went 5-1 in 9 hole matches. Won the GCC for the 2nd year in a row by sweeping all 3 18 hole tournaments. Won the Lady Rider AM Flight Tournament and the Lady Explorer AM Flight Tournament.
Coach Comments- The girls are eager to try for a third consecutive GCC Title, but know filling the void by the 3 seniors who left last year will be no easy task, but they are up for the challenge.

Portage Trail Conference Preview

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There are four teams that make up the Portage Trail Conference, two each from Stark and Portage Counties. The Southeast Pirates are a team on the rise and have the potential to make a run to the State Tournament. They are the heavy favorites to win the Portage Trail with Rootstown and Lake Center Christian potentially battling for second place. St. Thomas Aquinas is projected to finish fourth but could improve that if they can find some additions to the roster.

Impact Players

Taylor Blazek (JR) Southeast
Charley Collins (SO) Lake Center Christian
JuleeAnn Doolittle (SR) St. Thomas Aquinas
Audrey Francis (SR) Rootstown
Gracie Westover (SR) Southeast

Freshmen to Watch

Gianna Giulitto (Rootstown)

Lake Center Christian Tigers

Head Coach- Shane Byler
Last Year’s Results- 5th at The Pines Sectional

Rootstown Rovers

Head Coach- Matt Just
Last Year’s Results- 14th at Punderson Sectional, 2022 (1st year as a team): 7-6 Overall, 3-3 Portage Trail Conference (Tied for 2nd), Audrey Francis 2022 PTC Golfer of the Year, 3rd Place at PTC Tournament

Coach Comments- We return all six members of our varsity squad from last year and will look to compete for a PTC title in just our 2nd year as a team. Our team goals are to win a PTC title and place in the top 10 at the 2023 OHSAA Sectional Tournament.

Southeast Pirates

Head Coach- Cynthia Fesemyer
Last Year’s Results- 4th at Punderson Sectional, 8th at Districts

St. Thomas Aquinas Knights

Head Coach- Terry Murphy
Last Year’s Results- DNS at The Pines Sectional

Northeast 8 Conference Preview

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Poland will look to repeat as Northeast 8 Conference champions in 2023 and return a strong group of seniors in order to try to do so. Lakeview and Hubbard appear to be the top contenders to try to dethrone Poland. The NE8 will have a good amount of parity in 2023 and one new impact player could tip the scales for one of those teams or any of the other four teams.

Impact Players

Evan Flynn (SR) Hubbard
Nina Gordon (SR) Poland
Cassie Kotz (JR) Lakeview
Kelli Kover (JR) Niles McKinley
Julia Ragozzino (JR) Girard
Bella Sandusky (JR) Struthers
Bethany Witmer (SR) South Range

Freshmen to Watch

Girard Indians

Head Coach- Josh Camuso
Last Year’s Results- 9th at Pine Lakes Sectional

Hubbard Eagles

Head Coach- Christopher Trobek
Last Year’s Results- DNS at Old Avalon Sectional

Lakeview Bulldogs

Head Coach- Dean Shanower
Last Year’s Results- 10th at Pine Lakes Sectional

Niles McKinley Red Dragons

Head Coach- Traci Kempe
Last Year’s Results- DNS at Pine Lakes Sectional

Poland Seminary Bulldogs

Head Coach- Joseph Colella
Last Year’s Results- 5th at Pine Lakes Sectional

South Range Raiders

Head Coach- James Hanek
Last Year’s Results- 12th at Pine Lakes Sectional

Struthers Wildcats

Head Coach- Wendell Wagnon
Last Year’s Results- DNS at Pine Lakes Sectional

NCOGGL/Ohio Cardinal Conference Preview

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Wooster and Mapleton will both be losing key members of their team to graduation and will need to find a way to replace them. The Generals will be looking to senior Payton Haynes to lead the team while Mapleton has three incoming seniors who have a chance to make an impact on the team. Ashland and Lexington will probably be the two teams at the top of the OCC this season.

Impact Players

Payton Haynes (SR) Wooster
Kailey Kartisek (JR) Wooster
Emma Roar (SR) Mapleton

Freshmen to Watch

Mapleton Mounties

Head Coach- Adam Harding
Last Year’s Results- 14th at The Pines Sectional

Wooster Generals

Head Coach- Mark Snowbarger
Last Year’s Results- 8th at The Elms Sectional

All-American Conference Preview

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The Canfield Cardinals edged the Boardman Spartans to win the All American Conference in 2022. Boardman used an epic finish at Old Avalon to edge Stow by one shot to advance to the District Tournament last year. Canfield has a group of freshmen with a good amount of potential and will look to repeat at the top of the conference. Austintown Fitch and Howland both look to be in rebuilding mode, with Howland returning a lot of contributors from last year and Austintown Fitch coming in with a young group of players.

Impact Players

Jane Bronson (SR) Howland
Miya Cohol (JR) Canfield
Chloe Leskovac (SO) Canfield
Taylor Morrone (SR) Canfield
Sophia Rivera (SR) Boardman
Haily Rusnak (SR) Boardman
Natalie Sawicki (SO) Canfield
Victoria Vaccaro (SR) Austintown-Fitch

Freshmen to Watch

Alex Conley (Canfield)
Aubree Philibin (Canfield)

Austintown-Fitch Falcons

Head Coach- Daniel Horacek
Last Year’s Results- 12th at Old Avalon Sectional

Boardman Spartans

Head Coach- Lee Christman
Last Year’s Results- 4th at Old Avalon Sectional, 16th at Districts

Canfield Cardinals

Head Coach- Dean Conley
Last Year’s Results- 7th at Old Avalon Sectional, AAC Champions, 13-0 in regular season.
Coach Comments- The girls have invested a lot of time into our winter program and offseason tournaments so we are really excited to compete this season! We also have great leadership from our upperclassmen and have expanded our coaching staff to include Coach Eileen McHale and Coach Ryan Philibin.

Howland Tigers

Head Coach- Rex Rager
Last Year’s Results- 14th at Old Avalon Sectional

Independent Schools Preview

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The two Independent schools with the best chances of getting to the State Tournament are the Magnificat Blue Streaks in Division I and the St. Vincent-St. Mary Irish in Division II. Both teams made appearances in Columbus last season and have a really good shot at making another appearance. Other Independent schools to watch for are Hathaway Brown and St. Joseph Academy, both strong Division I programs, along with Ursuline High School in Division II, who will be under the direction of Michael Murphy in 2023.

Impact Players

Kristina Chill (SO) Magnificat
Blake Cody (JR) Hathaway Brown
Caitrin Coyle (SO) St. Vincent-St. Mary
Joslyn Delsignore (JR) Lowellville
Cara Heisterkamp (SR) Magnificat
Dixon Hill (JR) Hathaway Brown
Raygan Hoover (SR) St. Vincent-St. Mary
Rylee Hoover (SO) St. Vincent-St. Mary
Zimo Hu (SO) Lake Ridge Academy
Morgan Joy (SR) Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
Grace Kirkhart (SR) Chippewa
Siena Maschke (SR) Laurel
Sofia Miklic (SR) Archbishop Hoban
Camryn Morris (SO) Wellington
Maureen O’Leary (JR) Magnificat
Cammy Reed (JR) Magnificat
Gianna Reginelli (JR) St. Joseph Academy
Lauren Riccobelli (SR) Gilmour Academy
Gia Schiavone (SR) Ursuline
Mya Skarlinsky (SR) Pymatuning Valley
Alexandria Vardon (SR) Firestone
Hannah Weinberger (JR) Hathaway Brown
Addison Williams (JR) Bristol

Freshmen to Watch

Kayla Knaze (Magnificat)

Bristol Panthers

Head Coach- Kyle Quinn
Last Year’s Results- DNS at Punderson Sectional

Chippewa Chipps

Head Coach- Jason Egli
Last Year’s Results- DNS at The Pines Sectional

Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy Royals

Head Coach- Maddie Prentis
Last Year’s Results- 13th at Punderson Sectional

Elyria Catholic Panthers

Head Coach- Rick Montgomery
Last Year’s Results- 5-3 record, limited schedule
Coach Comments- Looking forward to playing a full schedule this year and growing as a team.

Firestone Falcons

Head Coach- Kevin Floyd
Last Year’s Results- 10th at Fox Den Sectional
Coach Comments- The Akron Firestone girls are an experienced team hoping to build off their successful season last year. Senior Alexandria Vardon is hoping to continue her momentum from last year after a strong season advancing to the the district tournament.

Gilmour Academy Lancers

Head Coach- John Malloy
Last Year’s Results- 12th at Punderson Sectional, 6-8 overall record
Coach Comments- I am excited about the growth of girls golf at Gilmour. When I took over the program two years ago we had 6 girls, 5 of which were new to golf. This year we have 6 returning and another 8 to 10 signed up to play.

Hathaway Brown Blazers

Head Coach- Ronald Jones
Last Year’s Results- 1st at Old Avalon Sectional, 5th at Districts

Archbishop Hoban Knights

Head Coach- Katie Camp
Last Year’s Results- 15th at The Elms Sectional
Coach Comments- I am excited to be the new Hoban Girls Golf coach this year. I have met the girls and it is a great group! I can’t wait to see what they can accomplish on and off the course. Looking forward to an awesome season! Go Knights!

Lake Ridge Academy Royals

Head Coach- Freddie Nelson
Last Year’s Results- DNS at The Pines Sectional

Laurel Gators

Head Coach- Marti Hardy
Last Year’s Results- 7th at Punderson Sectional
Coach Comments- Laurel has four returning seniors who will support our strong number 1 golfer, Siena Maschke. Siena has had a solid summer of tournaments and top ten finishes. As captain she inspires her teammates to work hard on their games during the summer and be ready to compete on Day 1.

Lorain Titans

Head Coach- Dino Pappas
Last Year’s Results- Unknown
Coach Comments- We are a mixed (boys/girls) team of mostly beginners. We have been working hard in the off season learning the game and are looking forward to competing against other similar teams in the area.

Lowellville Rockets

Head Coach- Daniel Dougherty
Last Year’s Results- 14th at Pine Lakes Sectional, 2-7

Magnificat Blue Streaks

Head Coach- Danny Gallagher
Last Year’s Results- 1st at Sweetbriar Sectional, 1st at Districts, 5th at State Tournament
Coach Comments- I am excited about all of our returning experience and the opportunity to work with this group. We are establishing our team identity and getting closer as a group. I am confident in our leadership and look forward to a successful season.

Pymatuning Valley Lakers

Head Coach- Jeff Compan
Last Year’s Results- 11th at Pine Lakes Sectional

St. Joseph Academy Jaguars

Head Coach- Maureen Adler
Last Year’s Results- 5th at Springvale Sectional, Gianna Reginelli’25 qualified for States
Coach Comments- Having only 3 varsity players returning leaves many opportunities for some of last years JV golfers to step it up and play varsity golf. Senior Caroline Neitzel, sophomore Emerson Glending and State qualifier Gianna Reginelli provide a strong base for our varsity team.

St. Vincent-St. Mary Irish

Head Coach- Dirk Hartman
Last Year’s Results- 1st at The Pines Sectional, 3rd at Districts, 5th at State Tournament, 11-1 Match Record, Flo Barr Tourney – 1st Place, Lady Irish Invite – 1st Place, Warren JFK Invite – 1st Place
Coach Comments- We had a memorable 2022 season making school history by qualifying for States as a team. We are looking forward to history repeating itself this year, we are returning 5 of our 6 starters from a year ago.

Ursuline Fighting Irish

Head Coach- Michael Murphy
Last Year’s Results- 1st at Pine Lakes Sectional, 5th at Districts

Wellington Dukes

Head Coach- Michael Braddock
Last Year’s Results- 12th at The Pines Sectional

Tri-County Conference Preview

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The Tri-County Conference features a great amount of depth and some quality golf teams from both the Northeast and Southeast Districts. The Garaway Pirates will return a strong team but will face some quality challengers in 2023. Marlington, and their star player Zoe Mort, might be the strongest challenger to Garaway. Dover will contend in a very different style, as they will have four consistent scorers, which is a good recipe for success in girls golf, but will lack a true superstar. Canton Central Catholic had a quality team last year but will need to replace three graduates, which is an almost unheard of task. Canton South, after making it to the District Tournament in Division II last year, is an up and coming program that could make a run. West Branch is in a similar position to Canton South, although they are a more established team. Canton South’s Delaney Kruger and West Branch’s Shaylee Muckleroy will both have a big impact on the league standings. Louisville, Carrollton, Tusky Valley, River View, and Massillon are other teams that will hope to contend in the Tri-County Conference.

Impact Players

Peyton Biery (SR) Louisville
Katie Hout (SR) Massillon
Miya Downing (JR) Dover
Anna Eversdyke (SR) Alliance
Kaydee Goff (SR) Fairless
Delaney Kruger (SR) Canton South
Zoe Mort (JR) Marlington
Shaylee Muckleroy (SR) West Branch
Addison Rey (SO) Canton Central Catholic
Sadie Villers (JR) Northwest
Natalie Warner (SO) Louisville
Madison Wright (SR) New Philadelphia

Freshmen to Watch

Brooke Barkan (Northwest)
Angela Boyles (Fairless)
Saige Daughtery (Canton South)
Kay Givens (Northwest
Aubrie Hamilton (Dover)
Claire Rice (Marlington)
Hannah Sanblainet (Canton South)
Kira Syrios (Northwest)

Alliance Aviators

Head Coach- Phillip Yarian
Last Year’s Results- DNS at The Elms Sectional

Canton Central Catholic Crusaders

Head Coach- John Crane
Last Year’s Results- 2nd at The Pines Sectional, 4th at Districts

Canton South Wildcats

Head Coach- David Mullett
Last Year’s Results- 3rd at The Pines Sectional, 12th at Districts, All-Time Canton South School Record for Wins with 12 last season and only 6 losses.

Coach Comments- We finished 3rd at our D2 Sectional @ The Pines Golf Course, which qualified us for Districts for the First Time in School History!!! We are in the PAC Athletic Conference but unfortunately the bylaws say we need 6 teams to have a conference and we only have 4 right now! We only lost 1 senior last year so we are hoping for a great upcoming season. I was so proud of these young ladies last year, and the setting of records which included All-Time School Wins with 12, All-Time School Record 3rd Place Finish at the D2 Sectional Tournament, and a First Time in School History D2 District Appearance has these Lady Wildcats wanting so much more this season!! These ladies are truly special to me and they all know how humbling this sport really is. Senior Delaney Kruger is our top player and the engine that just keeps performing, she is the model of consistency and is looking to continue her golfing career in college! Seniors Erin Foster and Mia Zellers are truly major contributors to this team and will be counted on immensely this year! Youngster Hailey Franks will be golfing in the #2 spot this year so she knows what she has to do, and I believe she will get it done! Also, we are going to need some help from another youngster Leah Cramer who got a great look at things last year and I believe she is willing and eager to help this team reach new heights!!!!

Dover Tornadoes

Head Coach- Steve Spradling and Benj Miller
Last Year’s Results- 6th at The Elms Sectional, Match Record: 11-1, Tournament Record: 68-35, Overall, Record: 79-36, Tri-County South League Champs

Fairless Falcons

Head Coach- Brian Schultz
Last Year’s Results- 9th at The Pines Sectional
Coach Comments- After graduating a big senior class last year, we are very excited to see what our new girls are capable of. We are also really excited about our returning lettermen Kaydee and Ella

Louisville Leopards

Head Coach- Bart Keiser
Last Year’s Results- 7th at The Elms Sectional, Regular Season 10-5
Coach Comments- Repetition is the key to confidence and “the harder you practice the luckier you get” – Gary Player

Marlington Dukes

Head Coach- Shawn Dillon
Last Year’s Results- 5th at The Elms Sectional, 13-2 Overall. Won the EBC and Tri-County. Zoe Mort (SO) made it to Districts
Coach Comments- We are a very young team with 3 girls that have never played golf before. Zoë Mort has been playing very well and I expect big strides from Kelsey and Mady.

Massillon Tigers

Head Coach- Justin Van Dyke
Last Year’s Results- 12th at The Elms Sectional, 13-3 record for season 10-1 in Tri County League
Coach Comments- Hoping to win the division this year in our league.

New Philadelphia Quakers

Head Coach- Brian Migoni
Last Year’s Results- 14th at The Elms Sectional

Northwest Indians

Head Coach- Laura Traganza
Last Year’s Results- 10th at The Pines Sectional, 3 Wins and 7 Losses

West Branch Warriors

Head Coach- Dan Hall
Last Year’s Results- 3rd at Pine Lakes Sectional, 6th at Districts

Chagrin Valley Conference Preview

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The Independence Blue Devils have dominated the Chagrin Valley Conference the past several years and are bringing back another contending team in 2023. They will have to do it without Karl Schuld, the founder of the program and the only coach the team has ever known. Hawken will need to bounce back after losing two time state champion Ella Wong. The Edgewood Warriors are a team on the rise and could make an impact in the CVC this season. Chagrin Falls is another team that is always in contention and will look to make a splash after a solid 2022 season. Along with the addition of Madison High School, the CVC will have a new divisional alignment in 2023, which can be found by visiting the CVC Page on our website.

Impact Players

Jocelyn Bancroft (JR) Madison
Emily Capitosti (SR) Perry
NeVaeh Carlo (JR) Lakeside
Ellie Conrad (SR) Chagrin Falls
Juliana Faraguna (JR) West Geauga
Sam Holtz (SR) Chagrin Falls
Annie Johnston (SO) Edgewood
Tessa Kemelhar (JR) Orange
Aurora Martin (SR) Berkshire
Macey McGhee (JR) Independence
Molly McGreal (SR) Independence
Shai Moore (SR) Cuyahoga Heights
Alexis Shuttleworth (SR) Geneva
Isabel Trombetta (JR) Independence
Avery Vencill (JR) Edgewood
Helena Yanchar (SR) Hawken

Freshmen to Watch

Kennedy Huges (Lutheran West)
Anuja Patel (Orange)

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, 7th at Districts

Cuyahoga Heights Red Wolves

Head Coach- Erin Zink
Last Year’s Results- 11th at Punderson Sectional

Edgewood Warriors

Head Coach- Christina Fischer
Last Year’s Results- 5th at Punderson Sectional, Finished 16-1 regular season last year. 1st place CVC Valley Division, 5th Place Team finish at Sectionals, Annie Johnston went to Districts as individual

Coach Comments- Good core group returning for the 2023 season. Looking for Avery Vencill, Annie Johnston and Zoe Naus will move up to the top 3 spots and push each other to improve from where they left off last year and Emma Hart-Wood and Hannah Brunell to round out the team and contribute as well. Need to stay healthy and conditioned since our numbers are down.

Geneva Eagles

Head Coach- Randolph Ankrom
Last Year’s Results- 15th at Old Avalon Sectional

Hawken Hawks

Head Coach- Jennifer Creech
Last Year’s Results- 2nd at Punderson Sectional, 2nd at Districts, 6th at State Tournament

Independence Blue Devils

Head Coach- Marty Hyland
Last Year’s Results- 1st at Punderson Sectional, 1st at Districts, 3rd at State Tournament

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- DNS at Punderson Sectional

Madison Blue Streaks

Head Coach- BJ Titman
Last Year’s Results- 11th at Old Avalon Sectional

Orange Lions

Head Coach- Cody Kovach
Last Year’s Results- 17th at Punderson Sectional, 1-6 in conference; 1 tie
Coach Comments- This season we have a great group of women who will be ready to compete. Our returning 1 and 2 (Tessa Kemelhar and Alex O’Connor are back with some added golfers who include Annabelle Blake and Bree Turner). Anuja Patel is a freshman coming in with experience. Also returning are Giada Klisovic and Charlotte Goykhberg.

Perry Pirates

Head Coach- Blanche Davidson
Last Year’s Results- 6th at Punderson Sectional

West Geauga Wolverines

Head Coach- TBA
Last Year’s Results- Unknown