Congratulations Coach Picicco

February 12, 2024 Bobby BolinLeave a comment

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

February 9, 2024 Bobby BolinLeave a comment

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

February 3, 2024February 7, 2024 Bobby BolinLeave a comment

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!

Division 1 Sectional Storylines

October 1, 2023 Bobby BolinLeave a comment

Highland looks to keep the streak alive at Fox Den

The Highland Hornets have been dominant at the Fox Den Sectional, winning the tournament each year since 2020. This year looks to be no exception. Hudson, Walsh Jesuit, and Nordonia have the best chance to give Highland a run at the title but they will most likely be battling for second place. Last year, Nordonia edged out Hudson for second place on a tie breaker and used the momentum to propel them all the way to the State Tournament. Walsh Jesuit was kept out of advancing by a strong performance from the North Royalton Bears, a team that will look to make a similar run this year.

Isabella Goyette from Highland is the favorite to be the medalist for the third consecutive year. She has already set the course record and had a hole-in-one at the Fox Den Sectional and now looks to add to her legend. Paige McKendry and Elizabeth Coleman will add to Highland’s high flying attack, while senior Kavya Chada also hopes to have a very strong showing. Hudson will have Emmy Burling back after missing two weeks with an injury. Burling and Sherry Du combine for a formidable one-two punch for the Explorers, who have more depth than they’ve had in previous years, getting scores throughout the year from Julia Van Bokkelen, Elena Varga, and Ellie Davis. Walsh Jesuit will look to the veteran leadership of seniors Annie Stencel and Annie Cors along with the rising talent of Yumi Kohara and Colleen Stadler as they battle for one of the four qualifying spots. Julia Gulla from Nordonia could give Goyette the best run at the individual title. Gulla won the Suburban League National player of the year and would love to add a Sectional Championship to her resume. North Royalton will feature freshman Chloe Yoon and has their sites on jumping in for one of the final spots. Another team right on the brink is the Minutemen from Revere. They will showcase three freshmen with the intent of gaining valuable tournament experience.

Individual players that will contend for District berths include Emily Lamb, who has had a terrific season for Shaker Heights, Alexandria Vardon from Firestone, and several players from Revere, one potentially being junior Saumya Mahajan.

Things will be tight at Old Avalon

Low scores tend to abound during Sectionals Week in Warren. There are a good number of teams looking to take advantage of a scorable course on a day where the forecast looks to be ideal. Hathaway Brown lapped the field in 2022 but this year looks to have more parity. The Blazers still have Dixon Hill, one of the top players in Northeast Ohio, but lost two important scoring seniors to graduation. Blake Cody and company will look to support Hill and move on to Districts.

With the reemergence of Brooklyn Millard and the significant improvement of Gracyn Vidovic, Aurora has a dynamic duo that can compete with any top two players in the state. They will head to Old Avalon as the favorites. Millard and Vidovic will be supplemented by Manisha Girn and Nina Newkirk, both of whom have had some strong finishes this season.

One of the hottest teams in Northeast Ohio over the past two weeks have been the Stow Bulldogs. Stow won both the Summit County Cup and the final Suburban League National tournament and would love to add in a Sectional Championship. Behind sisters Gabby and Olivia Berlingieri, Sophia Thompson has been on fire recently, and the Bulldogs have been able to get fourth scores from Jules Leffel-Elliott and Lily Gualtiere.

Another team eyeing a spot at Brookledge in the District Tournament is the Rough Riders from Kent Roosevelt, who have shown some signs of brilliance this year but have also struggled on occasion. Maddie Kost can put up a low number and Kent will rely on Ashlyn Leavery and Izzi Wood to help give the team a chance to move on.

Other team contenders include the Cardinals from Canfield and the Comets from Solon. If Solon does not make it out of Sectionals, Serena Wu will be a heavy favorite to grab an individual spot along with several players from Canfield, including junior Miya Cohol and sophomore Chloe Leskovac. Another individual to watch for is Sophia Rivera from Boardman, who has experience at Districts from last year.

Who jumps in behind Magnificat at Springvale

Similar to Highland, Magnificat has the firepower to boat race the competition at Springvale. Behind national phenom Cara Heisterkamp and a cast of many, including Cammy Reed and Maureen O’Leary, Magnificat has more depth than any team in Northeast Ohio. The Blue Streaks have thrived under first year head coach Danny Gallagher and Sectionals should be just another step in the process to reach their ultimate goal.

The real storylines start after Magnificat as at least five teams will be battling for the final three spots. Greater Cleveland Conference foes Strongsville and Medina battled neck and neck the entire season with the Bees barely edging out the Mustangs for the conference title. The two teams tend to post very similar scores but do it in very different ways. Strongsville is led by standout senior Natalie Kostalnick and junior Hannah Lee, who both can go low on any given day. Medina brings a more balanced attack, although 2023 has proven to be a breakthrough year for senior Stella Burns. Medina features a lineup of all seniors who are all very similar players and that balance has benefited them this year.

St. Joseph Academy is a team that on a good day can also compete for that second spot at Springvale. Their style is nearly identical to Strongsville. Junior Gianna Reginelli will lead the way for the Jaguars but their fate may be in the hands of the performance of sophomore Emerson Glending, who has had a fine year up to this point. Rocky River is a formidable team featuring senior Chloe Holton and junior Mia Ginetti. The Pirates won the LEGGA this season and will look to get out of Sectionals as a team. Southwestern Conference champion Avon Lake is also in the mix to get into the top four. The Shoregals have five starters who can all step it up on any given day. Olivia Tobin, Ava Lamb, Sarah Quayle, Mia Machovina, and Olivia Ritter all could end up in the scoring column on Wednesday.

Outside of the players on contending teams, contenders for individual spots include Madigan O’Leary from Avon, Jessica Buzinski and Aislinn Leffel from Brunswick, and Lizzy Iliff from Amherst. On top of those candidates, players from Westlake, Olmsted Falls, and North Ridgeville will also have an outside chance of qualifying.

Federal League may dominate The Elms

Throughout the history of girls golf in Northeast Ohio, Stark County has been dominant most years. While the talent has spread out more over the past few seasons, there are some teams from the Elms Sectional that will make a splash at Districts. Hoover, a state qualifier from a year ago, will lead that Stark County charge. They return Ava Kemp and Kylie Porter and feature star freshman Ellie Hutzler, a threesome that will compete with anyone in Northeast Ohio. A good day from junior Alyssa Evans will mean Hoover is dominating the competition.

Districts would not be the same without the Polar Bears from Jackson. It looks like a good bet that they will also be making the trip from North Lawrence to Cuyahoga Falls next week. Cara Murphy has had a remarkable season and the team looks to be at full strength with Katie Sieverts, Milena Grametbauer, Charlotte Raketich and Katie O’Connell all healthy and ready to go.

There looks to be a decent gap from Hoover and Jackson to the rest of the field at The Elms. Lake has improved a significant amount throughout the season and Green has the pedigree to move on. Audrey Nichols and Evanne Mast will lead the Blue Streaks while Sydney Shocklee is the star of the show for the Bulldogs. They will be challenged by GlenOak, Louisville, and Cloverleaf for the final spots.

Individuals to watch for at The Elms include Zoe Mort, a very strong player from Marlington, Miya Downing from Dover, who will be playing in the Northeast District for year two now, Corrie Schorsten from GlenOak, and Peyton Biery from Louisville.

Best of luck to all Division 1 teams and players this week!

Division 2 Sectional Storylines

September 24, 2023September 24, 2023 Bobby BolinLeave a comment

Depth of Punderson Sectional

Punderson Golf Course will see a large amount of quality teams, making this arguably the most difficult Sectional Tournament to get out of in the state of Ohio. Independence is the perennial top dog at Punderson but they will see a challenge from some up and coming teams this year. Southeast has had an excellent season to this point and will be in contention. Laurel has improved a ton over last year and have one of the top players in the state, senior Siena Maschke. Chagrin Falls and Edgewood are both teams that will be contending for one of the top four spots to move on to Good Park. Teams on the brink of making an impact include Perry and Lake Catholic while Bristol, Rootstown, and Berkshire could have a chance to sneak in. Several of these schools would have had a chance to get out of the other two Sectionals but will have to play very well to compete at Punderson.

Players to Watch
Taylor Blazek- Southeast
Emily Capitosti- Perry
Sam Holtz- Chagrin Falls
Annie Johnston- Edgewood
Theresa Lazanich- Lake Catholic
Siena Maschke- Laurel
Molly McGreal- Independence
Avery Vencill- Edgewood
Gracie Westover- Southeast
Anistyn Williams- Bristol

Teams that could step up at The Pines

St. Vincent-St. Mary looks to be a lock to take the Sectional title at The Pines but Canton South will have their voice heard on Wednesday. It gets much more interesting after that. Columbia is not as strong as their magical 2022 year but still have a good chance to move to Districts. There are several other teams that will have their shot with a good day. East Canton is listed as only sending individuals so it appears that they will not be able to post a team score. Keystone and Woodridge could be two teams to watch for to catch fire at The Pines.

Players to Watch
Abby Ankenman- Orrville
Caitrin Coyle- St. Vincent-St. Mary
Josephine Eifert- Manchester
Raygan Hoover- St. Vincent-St. Mary
Isabella Jenior- Waterloo
Delaney Kruger- Canton South
Taylor Kuhrt- Columbia
Reese Latta- St. Vincent-St. Mary
Dally Meek- Hillsdale
Mia Steigerwald- East Canton

Pine Lakes will be Tight

There are legitimately five teams that could win the Pine Lakes Sectional. With only four spots available for Districts, that means someone will be going home. Ursuline, West Branch, and Columbiana have all been very competitive with each other throughout the year, so it is only fitting that they could be fighting it out on Thursday. Champion and Poland will also be very competitive to try to take home the Youngstown area crown in 2023. There are some excellent individuals that will be on display at Pine Lakes, including United’s Mati Zines and several players on the top teams.

Players to Watch
Addison Bycroft- East Palestine
Kennady Grace- Champion
Ellie Jackson- Columbiana
Kennedy Lewis- Southern Local
Shaylee Muckleroy- West Branch
Katie Pregibon- Cardinal Mooney
Katie Santee- West Branch
Gia Schiavone- Ursuline
Mati Zines- United

Boys Tournament Results

August 19, 2023September 24, 2023 Bobby BolinLeave a comment

This page will be updated throughout the season. Please send updates to bolinr@hudson.k12.oh.us.

GLC Preview

Teams

Westlake 308
Rocky River 317
Bay 322
North Olmsted 357
Elyria Catholic 357
Valley Forge 365
Normandy 369
Lakewood 382
Fairview 418
Holy Name 423
Buckeye 437

Individuals

Sion Park (WLK) 73
Ian Williams (BAY) 74
Michael Ambrosino (WLK) 76
Luke Dietrich (RRV) 78
(t)Josh Hammond (BAY) 79
(t)Michael Lebenz (WLK) 79
(t)Nick Tianello (RRV) 79
(t)Sammy Zambataro (ELC) 79

Crown Conference Tournament (September 19)

Pine Hills Golf Course

Teams

Walsh Jesuit 322
Lake Catholic 343
Padua 343
NDCL 354

Individuals

Mossimo Russo (WAL) 75
Matthew DiMare (WAL) 80
Lucas Palange (PAD) 81
(t)Kyle Boyd (LKC) 82
(t)Parker Barrett (WAL) 82

Girls Tournament Results

August 12, 2023October 7, 2023 Bobby BolinLeave a comment

This page will be updated throughout the season. Please email tournament results to bolinr@hudson.k12.oh.us.

Kent Roosevelt Lady Rider Invitational (August 5)

Morning Flight- Fairways at Twin Lakes

Teams

St. Vincent-St. Mary 340
Highland B 343
Strongsville 349
Solon 350
Laurel 353
Green 364
Revere 365
Independence 365
North Royalton 376
Kent Roosevelt B 383
Brecksville 405
Tallmadge 441

Individuals

Siena Maschke (LAU) 70
Natalie Kostalnick (STR) 72
Serena Wu (SOL) 77
Raygan Hoover (SVM) 78
Hannah Lee (STR) 80

Afternoon Flight- Fairways at Twin Lakes

Teams

Magnificat 325
Aurora 336
Walsh Jesuit 342
Hudson 342
Kent Roosevelt 343
Hoover 352
Stow 358
Nordonia 363
Medina 364
Hathaway Brown 367
Jackson 371
Lake 399

Individuals

Dixon Hill (HBR) 69
Maddie Kost (KNT) 73
(t)Emmy Burling (HUD) 75
(t)Julia Gulla (NRD) 75
(t)Gracyn Vidovic (AUR) 75

Hudson Lady Explorer Invitational (August 7)

Morning Flight- Lake Forest Country Club

Teams

Kent Roosevelt 345
Magnificat B 346
Hathaway Brown 358
Medina 362
Canfield 374
Highland B 375
Strongsville 376
Solon 379
Marysville 387
Green 391
GlenOak 406
Louisville 410
Hudson B 427
Brunswick 433
Brecksville 434
Tallmadge 450
North Royalton 504

Individuals

Dixon Hill (HBR) 72
Maddie Kost (KNT) 75
Natalie Kostalnick (STR) 76
Serena Wu (SOL) 77
Kristina Chill (MAG) 80

Afternoon Flight- Lake Forest Country Club

Teams

Dublin Jerome 305
Magnificat 318
New Albany 322
Highland 325
Hudson 326
Olentangy 327
Toledo St. Ursula 346
Olentangy Orange 347
Aurora 366
Nordonia 370
Jackson 371
Stow 376
Toledo Notre Dame 378
Revere 398
Hoover 400
Laurel 404
Lake 428
Dublin Jerome B 453

Individuals

Mia Hammond (NAL) 70 *won on scorecard tiebreaker
Alexa Prettyman (DJR) 70
Cara Heisterkamp (MAG) 71
Isabella Goyette (HIG) 73
(t)Kimmy Archer (OLN) 75
(t)Gracyn Vidovic (AUR) 75

Brunswick Tee-Off Classic (August 8)

Bunker Hill Golf Course

Teams

Magnifcat 284
Highland 303
Hudson 324
Medina 332
Aurora 351
Nordonia 371
Rocky River 379
Stronsgsville 381
Brunswick 381
Canfield 404
Mentor 418
Hoban 438

Individuals

Cammy Reed (MAG) 69 *won on scorecard playoff
Isabella Goyette (HIG) 69
Cara Heisterkamp (MAG) 70
Kristina Chill (MAG) 72
Maureen O’Leary (MAG) 73

Padua Lady Bruin Invitational (August 9)

Pine Hills Golf Club

Teams

Magnificat 307
Walsh Jesuit 357
Hathaway Brown 357
Laurel 358
Medina 365
Independence 371
Saint Joseph Academy 378
Solon 392
Toledo Notre Dame Academy 397
Chagrin Falls 404
Strongsville 407
Brunswick 429
Lake Catholic 433
Padua 491
Beaumont 503
Shaker Heights 503
Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin 641

Individuals

Siena Maschke (LAU) 72 * won on scorecard playoff
Cara Heisterkamp (MAG) 72
Cammy Reed (MAG) 75
(t)Blake Cody (HBR) 78
(t)Dixon Hill (HBR) 78
(t)Gianna Reginelli (SJA) 78

Elms Sectional Preview (August 10)

The Elms Country Club

Teams

Magnficiat 304
Independence 344
Jackson 347
Green 357
Lake 383
GlenOak 386
Louisville 392
Massillon 399
Marlington 421
Hoban 423
Firestone 423
Dover 439

Individuals

Zoe Mort (MAR) 70
(t)Cara Murphy (JAC) 74
(t)Cammy Reed (MAG) 74
Maureen O’Leary (MAG) 75
Kristina Chill (MAG) 76

Mahoning Valley Girls Invitational (August 10)

Yankee Run Golf Course

Teams

Hoover 335
St. Joseph Academy 366
Perry 420
Ursuline 423
Hudson 431
United 444
Howland 461
Alliance 464
Columbiana 494
Southern Local 510
Canton McKinley 511
Beaver Local 532

Individuals

Kylie Porter (HOO) 78
Ellie Hutzler (HOO) 79
Gianna Reginelli (SJA) 80
Mati Zines (UNI) 81
Ava Kemp (HOO) 85

Rocky River Invitational (August 10)

Big Met Golf Course

Teams

Rocky River 356
Cloverleaf 394
Columbia 424
North Ridgeville 443
Midview 443
North Olmsted 457
Port Clinton 477

Individuals

Chloe Holton (RRV) 79
Mia Ginnetti (RRV) 83
Taylor Kuhrt (COL) 85
Julia Schmid (RRV) 86
Gianna Betonte (NRI) 96

Lady Irish Invitational (August 11)

Mud Run Golf Course

Teams

St. Vincent-St. Mary 322
Revere 366
Copley 386
Firestone 414
Hoban 425

Individuals

Raygan Hoover (SVM) 76
Caitrin Coyle (SVM) 78
Alexandria Vardon (FIR) 79
Reese Latta (SVM) 82
Rylee Hoover (SVM) 86

Parma Flamingo Frenzy (August 14)

Ridgewood Golf Course

Teams

Aurora 311
Hudson 321
Magnificat 322
St. Joseph Academy 338
St. Vincent-St. Mary 347
Highland 358
Hathaway Brown 365
Avon Lake 369
North Royalton 378
Rocky River 384
Edgewood 386
Firestone 390
Hudson B 393
Lake Catholic 400
Brunswick 401
Hoban 408
Mayfield 409
Boardman 419
Olmsted Falls 429
Columbia 434
Keystone 437

Individuals

Brooklyn Millard (AUR) 68
Gianna Reginelli (SJA) 69
Sherry Du (HUD) 71
Avery Paez (MAG) 72
Gracyn Vidovic (AUR) 74

Canfield Girls Invitational (August 15)

Mill Creek Golf Course

Teams

Dublin Jerome 293
Aurora 312
Hickory (PA) 312
Dublin Jerome B 327
Walsh Jesuit 331
Erie McDowell (PA) 348
Canfield 352
Kent Roosevelt 357
Independence 360
Brunswick 384
Canfield B 403
Howland 423

Individuals

Sasha Petrochko (HCK) 66
Brooklyn Millard (AUR) 68
Ellie Ryu (JER) 70
Mia Ringger (JER) 73
Lorna Zhang (JER) 74

Lady Tornado Invitational (August 15)

Zoar Village Golf Course

Teams

Hoover 322
Jackson 332
Lake 358
GlenOak 363
Dover 393
John Glenn 394
New Philadelphia 404
Warren 412
Marietta 417
Tri-Valley 418
Wooster 456

Individuals

Kenzie Woods (WHL) 75
Addy Burris (JGL) 76
(t)Cara Murphy (JCK) 77
(t)Ava Kemp (HOO) 77
(t)Kylie Porter (HOO) 77

Marilyn Jackson Memorial Tournament (August 15)

Alliance Country Club

Teams

Carrollton 343
Louisville 396
Massillon 415
Marlington 418
Hoban 424
Canton South 434
West Branch 446
Alliance 455
United 462
Northwest 526
Beaver Local 527

Individuals

Zoe Mort (MAR) 75
Ashlee Garner (CAR) 80
Mati Zines (UNI) 81
(t)Claire Hostetler (CAR) 86
(t)Kaylee Russell (CAR) 86

Griffith Cup (August 18)

Spring Hill Golf Course

Teams

Canton South 346
North Royalton 362
Massillon 367
New Philadelphia 404
Springfield 421
Northwest 456

Individuals

Delaney Kruger (CNS) 78
Hailey Franks (CNS) 80
Katie Hout (MAS) 83
Ava Grugle (NRO) 88
Chloe Yoon (NRO) 89

Independence Blue Devil Classic (August 19)

Shawnee Hills Golf Course

Teams

Highland 298
Aurora 319
Garaway 321
Hoover 331
Magnificat 340
Jackson 349
Nordonia 362
Erie McDowell 364
Independence 364
Kent Roosevelt 366
Laurel 369
St. Vincent-St. Mary 370
Strongsville 377
Solon 378
Green 382
Chagrin Falls 405
Brunswick 409
Cloverleaf 418
Brecksville 434
Chagrin Falls B 467

Individuals

Isabella Goyette (HIG) 67
Brooklyn Millard (AUR) 71
(t)Alexis Marsh (MCD) 73
(t)Siena Maschke (LAU) 73
Julia Gulla (NRD) 74

Magnificat Blue Streak Invitational (August 21)

Avon Oaks Country Club

Teams

Dublin Jerome 295
Magnificat 303
Highland 305
Hudson 322
Hoover 329
Stow 338
Jackson 343
Toledo St. Ursula 345
Magnificat B 352
St. Joseph Academy 354
Strongsville 356
Walsh Jesuit 360
Toledo Notre Dame 365
Independence 370
Nordonia 371
Green 374
Avon Lake 375
Laurel 378
Hathaway Brown 379
Brunswick 387
Avon 398
Margaretta 412
Lake Catholic 420
Perkins 435
Olmsted Falls 440
Beaumont 457

Individuals

Cara Heisterkamp (MAG) 69
(t)Isabella Goyette (HIG) 71
(t)Alexa Prettyman (JER) 71
(t)Cammy Reed (MAG) 71
Natalie Kostalnick (STR) 72

Walsh Jesuit Tradition Invitational (August 28)

Country Club of Hudson

Teams

Magnificat 298
Highland 315
Aurora 327
Hudson 338
Walsh Jesuit 352
Stow 352
Canfield 358
Jackson 362
Medina 366
Nordonia 369
Strongsville 369
Green 377
GlenOak 378
Revere 383
Lake 393
Brunswick 432
Lake Catholic 435
Ursuline 436

Individuals

Cara Heisterkamp (MAG) 68
Gracyn Vidovic (AUR) 69
Isabella Goyette (HIG) 70
Cammy Reed (MAG) 74
(t)Brooklyn Millard (AUR) 76
(t)Sherry Du (HUD) 76

Medina Bees 10th Anniversary Invitational (September 7)

Fox Meadow Country Club

Teams

Highland 303
Magnificat 306
Walsh Jesuit 317
Strongsville 330
Stow 343
Jackson 347
Solon 353
Medina 355
GlenOak 373
Aurora 374
Hudson 387
Cloverleaf 392
Brunswick 405
Mentor 409
Medina B 429
Olmsted Falls 471

Individuals

Isabella Goyette (HIG) 68
Paige McKendry (HIG) 73
(t)Kayla Knaze (MAG) 74
(t)Natalie Kostalnick (STR) 74
(t)Serena Wu (SOL) 74

Mahoning Valley Girls Invitational (September 9)

Salem Hills Golf Course

Teams

Hickory (PA) 318
Jackson 339
St. Vincent-St. Mary 360
Lake 367
Medina 377
Southeast 383
Bristol 403
Perry (Massillon) 415
West Branch 415
Edgewood 416
Hoban 418
Ursuline 420
Columbiana 429
United 440
NDCL 465
Southern Local 495

Individuals

Sash Petrochko (HCK) 73
Cara Murphy (JAC) 74
Luciana Masters (HCK) 75
Mati Zines (UNI) 77
Caitrin Coyle (SVM) 78

Canterbury Invitational (September 12)

Canterbury Golf Club

Teams

Highland 314
Magnificat 315
Hathaway Brown 345
Walsh Jesuit 350
Hudson 354
Stow 360
Solon 372
St. Joseph 376
Laurel 378
Rocky River 394
North Royalton 400
Avon Lake 410
Chagrin Falls 413
Cloverleaf 416
Olmsted Falls 459

Individuals

Dixon Hill (HBR) 70
Isabella Goyette (HIG) 72
Cara Heisterkamp (MAG) 74
(t)Kayla Knaze (MAG) 76
(t)Siena Maschke (LAU) 76

EAOC Tournament (September 12)

Twin Spring Golf Course

Teams

Columbiana 404
United 415
Southern Local 441

Individuals

Mati Zines (UNI) 74
Kennedy Lewis (SOU) 93
Maddie Jackson (COL) 94
Hailey Muntean (COL) 100
Emma Murphy (UNI) 102

Christine Terlesky Invitational (September 18)

The Lake Club

Division 1 Teams

Highland 312
Kent Roosevelt 347
Jackson 354
Lake 356
GlenOak 403
Boardman 425
Hubbard 434
Howland 447

Division 2 Teams

Columbiana 401
Southeast 401
West Branch 406
Champion 408
Ursuline 423
Poland 435
Lakeview 479

Division 1 Individuals

Isabella Goyette (HIG) 73
Maddie Kost (KNT) 75
Elizabeth Coleman (HIG) 76
Katie Sieverts (JAC) 80
Paige McKendry (HIG) 81

Division 2 Individuals

Gracie Westover (STH) 84
Shaylee Muckleroy (WBR) 86
Kennady Grace (CHM) 87
Kayla Haynie (CHM) 95
(t)Sophia Perry (COL) 97
(t)Adrianna Sloan (STH) 97

Summit County Cup (September 18)

Chenoweth Golf Course

Large School Teams

Stow 344
Hudson 347
Nordonia 348
Green 360
Revere 361
Walsh Jesuit 361
Copley 412
Twinsburg 494

Small School Teams

Hoban 392
Tallmadge 422
CVCA 445
Woodridge 450
Springfield 453

Large School Individuals

Gabby Berlingieri (STW) 75
Sherry Du (HUD) 76
Julia Gulla (NRD) 77
Caitrin Coyle (SVM) 81
Brooke Shocklee (GRN) 83

Small School Individuals

Sofia Miklic (HOB) 95
(t)Avery Olson (CVC) 96
(t)Lily Taylor (HOB) 96
Rebecca Riter (TAL) 97
Nicole Krohn (HOB) 100

Stark County Championships (September 23)

Pleasant View Golf Club

Teams

Hoover 314
Jackson 328
Lake 348
Louisville 362
GlenOak 365
Massillon 373
Marlington 378
Perry 386
Alliance 423
Canton Central Catholic 481

Individuals

Zoe Mort (MAR) 67
Ava Kemp (HOO) 68
Cara Murphy (JAC) 73
(t)Audrey Nichols (LAK) 80
(t)Kylie Porter (HOO) 80

Fox Meadow Coed Classic (September 25)

Fox Meadow Country Club

Teams

Magnificat 301
Highland 307
Stow 328
Nordonia 334
Walsh Jesuit 355
Medina 361
Canfield 371
Rocky River 371
Brunswick 375
Avon 380

Individuals

(t)Isabella Goyette (HIG) 72
(t)Maureen O’Leary (MAG) 72
Cammy Reed (MAG) 73
Julia Gulla (NOR) 75
Elizabeth Coleman (HIG) 76

Inter Valley Conference Preview

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East Canton will be led by junior Mia Steigerwald as their program continues to improve and build. Garaway will be the team to beat in the Inter Valley Conference. The Hornets will look to better their 2-12 league record and finish higher in the IVC standings in 2023.

Impact Players

Elyse Mallette (JR) East Canton
Mia Steigerwald (JR) East Canton

Freshmen to Watch

Meghan Steigerwald (East Canton)

East Canton Hornets

Head Coach- J.D. Ryder
Last Year’s Results- 7th at The Pines Sectional
Coach Comments- In the upcoming year our program returns all of our players. We added one more player and I’m excited to see what Mia, Ella, Elyse, Charlie and Meghan will do this year!

Crown Conference Preview

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In the final year of the Crown Conference, Walsh Jesuit is the heavy favorite to take home another conference title. The Warriors are returning all their scoring players from last year and are very high on incoming freshman Yumi Kohara. Walsh Jesuit was disappointed in their Sectional finish last year and will look to make that up in 2023. Lake Catholic and Beaumont are both in positions to be better than last year. NDCL will look to rebuild under new head coach Tiger Alexander. Padua will look to replace most of their roster, as they had a multitude of seniors graduate last season.

Impact Players

Claire Brazalovics (SR) Beaumont
Annie Cors (SR) Walsh Jesuit
Olivia Knight (JR) Padua
Theresa Lazanich (SR) Lake Catholic
Ava Lewandowski (SO) Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin
Colleen Stadler (SO) Walsh Jesuit
Annie Stencel (SR) Walsh Jesuit

Freshmen to Watch

Yumi Kohara (Walsh Jesuit)
Alexis Urigel (Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin)

Beaumont Blue Streaks

Head Coach- Randy Williams
Last Year’s Results- 9th at Punderson Sectional

Lake Catholic Cougars

Head Coach- Tony Zampedro
Last Year’s Results- 8th at Punderson Sectional, 7-1-1, Second Place Team Finish in Crown Conference

Coach Comments- We lost our #1 player Lauren Olenik who graduated, but our new team captain Theresa Lazanich is working hard and is poised to be a premier player in the region this year! Sophomores Emma and Ella are working hard at their games and will also be players to watch this season. Seniors Kayla and Alex enter their third year on the team and are steadily improving golfers so we have a great core group to remain competitive this year. I am truly excited about the new crop of players listed as new varsity players, all of whom show tremendous potential and desire to become solid golfers!

Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Lions

Head Coach- Tiger Alexander
Last Year’s Results- 13th at Old Avalon Sectional
Coach Comments- Our short-term goal this season is to create a positive and competitive environment for the student-athletes to compete in. Our long-term goal is to be competitive at the District and regional levels. That said, our student-athletes have been putting in work this off-season with their private instructors, gearing up for this upcoming season.

Padua Bruins

Head Coach- Patrick Dailey
Last Year’s Results- 13th at Springvale Sectional

Walsh Jesuit Warriors

Head Coach- Bill Reilly, PGA
Last Year’s Results- 5th at Fox Den Sectional, Crown Conf Champs 5th straight year, Annie Stencel 3 time Crown Conf POY, Annie Cors 2 Time All Conference
Coach Comments- Our ladies are realizing that they belong in the District and State Tournaments and with the addition of Yumi Kohara (9) they may well do something about that! With Annie Stencel’s experience and Co-Captain Annie Cors there is a big upside to 2023.

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.