2026 Independent Schools Preview

Many stellar high school careers came to an end at the end of the 2025 season. Kristina Chill will leave a lasting impact at Magnificat while Caitrin Coyle, one of the all-time good people, graduated from St. Vincent-St. Mary. Walsh Jesuit sees the departure of Colleen Stadler and Gianna Rodenhauser. St. Joseph will have to navigate the high school golf scene without Emerson Glending, Tess Gibel, and Ellen Mingus. The Jaguars will also bid farewell to coach Maureen Adler, an all-time legend at the school. Laurel will also see the end of an era as Marti Hardy has retired from coaching. She has made an impact on generations of young golfers and will be missed dearly in the high school golf landscape.

Looking ahead to 2026, Magnificat will be a unanimous choice to make another trip down to Dayton after a State runner-up finish in 2025 and a State Championship in 2024. They have a loaded roster featuring sisters Kayla and Korinne Knaze along with superstar Calli Reed and underrated talent Kellen Gleason. Barring any unseen circumstances, Magnificat should be once again representing Northeast Ohio in Dayton in October. Coming up right behind Magnificat will be the Warriors from Walsh Jesuit. Senior Yumi Kohara along with juniors Sarah Vojtko and Vivian Eich lead one of the most talented teams in the area. The question mark for Walsh Jesuit will be their fourth score. They may need to rely on senior Brooke Tercek or they could have another younger player step up. St. Joseph Academy, after graduating their core group of seniors will turn to another dynamic trio that has grown with the program. Ella Babcock, Vera Swartz, and Willa Streeter are all seniors who have plenty of varsity experience to draw from and begin new wave of Jaguars. They will do so under the eye of new coaches Lauren Demirjian and Amanda Schwab. Hathaway Brown looks to be back on the rise. Sophomore Saijal Jawa is an emerging star in the area and fellow sophomore Cece Voelker has put in a ton of work throughout the offseason. Add in junior Adelyn Ehlers and the Blazers will have their voices heard. Under the leadership of new coach Matt Monter and senior Lily Taylor, Hoban should have a successful season in 2026.

Spirits are high in Gates Mills as the Gilmour Academy Lancers have become a power to be reckoned with in Division 2. Sophomore Callie Dennison has taken the reins and is a top player in the program as they look to advance far in the postseason tournaments. Bristol continues to be a strong contender in the eastern part of the area while Ursuline looks to be one of the top small school teams in the Youngstown area. St. Vincent-St. Mary is developing a young roster and looking toward the future. They will rely on transfers Brooklyn and Gracelyn Berkowitz as the Our Lady of the Elms program was eliminated this season. Cardinal had a successful first season as a program in 2025 and will look to build off of it as the program grows. Another very new program, the Firelands Falcons have an ambitious head coach in Jacob Fitzpatrick. They will continually improve as the team grows.

Impact Players

Ella Babcock (SR) St. Joseph Academy
Brooklyn Berkowitz (SR) St. Vincent-St. Mary
McCamey Compan (SR) Pymatuning Valley
Callie Dennison (SO) Gilmour
Vivian Eich (JR) Walsh Jesuit
Adelyn Ehlers (JR) Hathaway Brown
Greta Geib (JR) Laurel
Kellen Gleason (JR) Magnificat
Saijal Jawa (JR) Hathaway Brown
Kayla Knaze (SR) Magnificat
Korinne Knaze (SO) Magnificat
Yumi Kohara (SR) Walsh Jesuit
Nicole Krohn (SR) Hoban
Nina Kumer (JR) Lowellville
Brooke Leedy (SR) Gilmour
Anna Mooney (SR) Lake Center Christian
Kaitlyn Omlor (JR) Cardinal
Calli Reed (JR) Magnificat
Sophia Scianna (SO) Ursuline
Willa Streeter (SR) St. Joseph Academy
Vera Swartz (SR) St. Joseph Academy
Lily Taylor (SR) Hoban
Cecelia Voelker (SO) Hathaway Brown
Sarah Vojtko (JR) Walsh Jesuit
Anistyn Williams (JR) Bristol

Freshmen to Watch

Zuzanna Citak (Firelands)
Sanaya Dubey (Hathaway Brown)
Stella Meyer (SVSM)
Brynn Wagamon (Cardinal)

Bristol Panthers

Head Coach- James Vecchio
Last Year’s Results- 9th at Punderson Sectional

Cardinal Huskies

Head Coach- Mike Topalian
Last Year’s Results- 17th at Punderson Sectional
Coach’s Comments- The Lady Huskies are excited to be back for their second formal season as a squad. The Huskies look to keep building experience and confidence as they progress on their golf journey.

Firelands Falcons

Head Coach- Jacob Fitzpatrick
Last Year’s Results- 15th at The Pines Sectional
Coach’s Comments- I am excited about the potential of this team. Our focus this season will be on building confidence, improving each player’s individual game, fostering a positive team culture, and competing with resilience. If we continue to embrace growth and support one another, I believe this group has the opportunity to achieve great things.

Firestone Falcons

Head Coach- Justin Persinger
Last Year’s Results- DNS at Fox Den Sectional

Gilmour Academy Lancers

Head Coach- John Malloy
Last Year’s Results- 4th at Punderson Sectional, 6th at Good Park District

Hathaway Brown Blazers

Head Coach- Ronald Jones
Last Year’s Results- 5th at Old Avalon Sectional, Match Record: 6-3; Sectional Placement: 1 (single adv. to Districts); Tournament Finishes: 2 top 5 finishes
Coach’s Comments- Although HB will be young by age, our girls are playing quite a bit of golf this summer, coupled with few new student potential, we expect to have another solid and exciting season of golf.

Archbishop Hoban Knights

Head Coach- Matt Monter
Last Year’s Results- 10th at The Elms Sectional, 5-2 in matches, four top-4 finishes in tournaments, Lily Taylor missed qualifying for District by one stroke.
Coach’s Comments- We are exciting for the new season and hope to take a step forward as individuals and as a team this year.

Laurel Gators

Head Coach- Zachary Stenger
Last Year’s Results- 13th at Punderson Sectional
Comments- With the retirement of Marti Hardy, Laurel School has a new Varsity coach, Zachary Stenger, and assistants, former two-time State Champion, Laurel/Penn State golfer, Jami Morris, and JV coach Keith Rush. Together, they will work with a primarily 9th and 10th grade team along with our two Junior Captains, Abby Vasu and Greta Geib. We are looking forward to developing our young golfers into strong competitors this year and in the years to come. 

Lowellville Rockets

Head Coach- Daniel Dougherty
Last Year’s Results- 16th at Pine Lakes Sectional

Magnificat Blue Streaks

Head Coach- Danny Gallagher
Last Year’s Results- 1st at Big Met Sectional, 1st at Tanglewood District, D1 State Runner Up
Coach’s Comments- We are excited to continue to build the golf program at Magnificat and once again have high expectations to be one of the best golf programs in the State of Ohio.

Pymatuning Valley Lakers

Head Coach- Jeff Compan
Last Year’s Results- 14th at Pine Lakes Sectional

St. Joseph Academy Jaguars

Head Coach- Lauren Demirjian and Amanda Schwab
Last Year’s Results- 2nd at Big Met Sectional, 7th at Tanglewood District, Individual E. Glending qualified for States and finished 26th.

St. Vincent-St. Mary Irish

Head Coach- Dirk Hartman
Last Year’s Results- DNS at Fox Den Sectional
Coach’s Comments- Very young team, excited to have 2 transfers from the Lady of The Elms program which folded. This is the first full team we will field in two years.

Ursuline Fighting Irish

Head Coach- Michael Murphy
Last Year’s Results- 10th at Pine Lakes Sectional

Walsh Jesuit Warriors

Head Coach- Bill Reilly
Last Year’s Results- 1st at Fox Den Sectional, 2nd at Tanglewood District, 4th at State Tournament, Winning the sectional championship with a new School scoring record of 294 led by a three underpar 68 from Vivian Eich, 72 from Sarah Vojtko, 73 from Yumi Kohara was a great start to the post season only to be topped by a runner-up District finish and a 4th Place finish at the State Championship
Coach’s Comments- Setting a new school record (294) was a great accomplishment for the girls ,only to be topped by a 4th place finish at the State Tournament in 2025.An accomplishment we hope to build on in 2026. It could well be another fun run!!


2025 Independent Schools Preview

Magnificat became the first Division 1 Northeast Ohio school in well over a decade to win the State Championship after coming out of nowhere to down perennial powers Dublin Jerome and New Albany. The Blue Streaks will lose Cammy Reed, who was the face of their program, but Blue Streak fans have nothing to fear, because now it will be younger sister Calli Reed’s turn to continue on the family tradition of dominance. The sophomore will join players from each grade level to put together a top tier lineup. Senior Kristina Chill, junior Kayla Knaze, and her younger sister freshman Korinne Knaze will be a formidable lineup as they look to repeat the glory from 2024. Magnificat may be close to a lock to head back to the State Tournament, but they will still have stiff competition to win their own conference. Walsh Jesuit has worked to build a dominant lineup of their own. Sophomore Sarah Vojtko exceeded all expectations as a freshman and has quickly become one of the best players around. Junior Yumi Kohara has proven to be a steady player and seniors Colleen Stadler and Gianna Rodenhauser bring a ton of experience to the table. Magnificat and Walsh Jesuit both also have several players outside of their top four who can step up when needed and not miss a beat. Sophomore Kellen Gleason and senior Gwen Slabaugh will fill that role for Magnificat while sophomore Vivian Eich will be a strong contributor for the Warriors. After making a run to the State Tournament, the St. Joseph Academy Jaguars will be looking to take a repeat trip in 2025. They will have to do it with Gianna Reginelli, one of the greatest to don the purple and gold. Stepping into the Jaguar driver’s seat will be senior Emerson Glending, who has the potential to be a star this season. It will be the post Dixon Hill era in Shaker Heights as Hathaway Brown will turn to some young up and coming players to compete. Sophomore Saijal Jawa came out of nowhere in her rookie season last year and established herself as the future for the Blazers. In Akron, 2025 was a bit of a disappointment for the St. Vincent-St. Mary Irish, not because of performance but because of numbers. St. V was not able to enter into any team events, although Caitrin Coyle and Rylee Hoover, both of who will be seniors this year, gained valuable experience. The Irish are expecting a complete roster this season and will immediately be one of the better independent teams in Northeast Ohio. Gilmour Academy will be another team to watch as their numbers have continued to grow. They will have the needed depth to perform, but they will need some players to step up and lead the team on the scoreboard. Our Lady of the Elms is a growing program that is becoming more competitive each year and Archbishop Hoban will look to get some energy from juniors Lily Taylor and Nicole Krohn, who both look to have impactful seasons. Ursuline might not be contending beyond the District Tournament, but they will be building their young, talented roster for the future. The Bristol Panthers have become very relevant recently, and junior Anistyn Williams will look to take over the number one spot from graduate Addison Williams. Laurel will once again be relying on senior Elizabeth Weingart as the look to add some depth in 2025. Finally, keep an eye on the Cardinal Huskies, who will be in their first year as a program under coach Mike Topalian, who will be coaching both the boys and girls teams.

Impact Players

Brooklyn Berkowitz (JR) Our Lady of the Elms
Kristina Chill (SR) Magnificat
Tabitha Christman (SR) Firestone
Allison Clark (JR) Pymatuning Valley
Charley Collins (SR) Lake Center Christian
McCamey Compan (JR) Pymatuning Valley
Caitrin Coyle (SR) St. Vincent-St. Mary
Vivian Eich (SO) Walsh Jesuit
Autumn Fulks (JR) Chippewa
Tess Gibel (SR) St. Joseph Academy
Kayden Gillin (SR) Bristol
Kellen Gleason (SO) Magnificat
Emerson Glending (SR) St. Joseph Academy
Rylee Hoover (SR) St. Vincent-St. Mary
Saijal Jawa (SO) Hathaway Brown
Kayla Knaze (JR) Magnificat
Yumi Kohara (JR) Walsh Jesuit
Nicole Krohn (JR) Hoban
Kylie Luke (SR) Pymatuning Valley
Ellen Mingus (SR) St. Joseph Academy
Becca Padgett (SR) Our Lady of the Elms
Gianna Palumbo (JR) Lowellville
Calli Reed (SO) Magnificat
Bella Rosko (JR) Gilmour
Colleen Stadler (SR) Walsh Jesuit
Vera Swartz (JR) St. Joseph Academy
Lily Taylor (JR) Hoban
Sarah Vojtko (SO) Walsh Jesuit
Elizabeth Weingart (SR) Laurel
Maria Wilon (SR) Ursuline
Anistyn Williams (JR) Bristol

Freshmen to Watch

Hadley Bashiem (Gilmour)
Vivian Cleveland (Gilmour)
Callie Dennison (Gilmour)
Zara Fritz (Gilmour)
Clare Kenny (Gilmour)
Korinne Knaze (Magnificat)
Emily Krammes (Hoban)
Clara Miller (Ursuline)
Sophia Scianna (Ursuline)
Cecilia Voelker (Hathaway Brown)

Akron North Vikings

Head Coach- Mike McBennett
Last Year’s Results- DNS at Fox Den Sectional

Bristol Panthers

Head Coach- James Vecchio
Last Year’s Results- 5th at Punderson Sectional

Cardinal Huskies

Head Coach- Mike Topalian
Last Year’s Results- DNS at Punderson Sectional
Coach’s Comments- This is Cardinal’s first ever girls team! Cambrya played Boys JV last year and the others are all brand new to golf. All of the players are young so we are excited to have them as the cornerstone to build on for the next few years.

Chippewa Chipps

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

Firestone Falcons

Head Coach- Justin Persinger
Last Year’s Results- 13th at Fox Den Sectional

Gilmour Academy Lancers

Head Coach- John Malloy
Last Year’s Results- 12th at Punderson Sectional, 4-8
Coach’s Comments- The enthusiasm to play girls golf is at a high with over 25 girls planning on playing. I am excited to help these young ladies pursue their own goals while playing this wonderful sport.

Hathaway Brown Blazers

Head Coach- Ronald Jones
Last Year’s Results- 3rd at Old Avalon Sectional, 6th at Brookledge District

Archbishop Hoban Knights

Head Coach- Katie Camp and Matt Monter
Last Year’s Results- DNS at The Elms Sectional
Coach’s Comments- We have four varsity players returning and about 12 new players the roster for tryouts. We are excited to see the growth in the team and create some bench strength for coming years. All of the returning players have been putting in the work in the offseason with lifting and practice. Lily Taylor has been successful in several NOPGA events, and has continued to lower her scores, she will be one to watch out for this season.

Lake Center Christian Tigers

Head Coach- Randy Yoder
Last Year’s Results- 11th at The Pines Sectional, 4-7 (overall), 2-2 (Portage Trail Conference)
Coach’s Comments- We’ll have a good mix of experience and youth at LCCS this season with five returning varsity players and five newcomers to the team. This will be Charley Collins’ third season leading the team as our number one and she’ll have some experience behind her as Josefina Freeman and Hailee Gingerich look to build on strong finishes from last year in our two and three spots. Intra-squad battles between the returning letter-winners and newcomers will fill out the rest of our varsity roster. Without a conference we’ll be looking to gain experience as the season progresses and be playing our best golf at the end of September – for the Stark County Championships and OHSAA tournament.

Laurel Gators

Head Coach- Marti Hardy
Last Year’s Results- 14th at Punderson Sectional
Coach’s Comments- Laurel is looking forward to a good year in golf; we only have 4 returning Varsity players, but will be watching the 9th graders and sophomores to compete for the last two spots. There’s potential to improve on last season and we are proud to represent Laurel’s golf team. Go Gators!

Lowellville Rockets

Head Coach- Daniel Dougherty
Last Year’s Results- 15th at Pine Lakes Sectional

Magnificat Blue Streaks

Head Coach- Danny Gallagher
Last Year’s Results- 1st at Big Met Sectional, 1st at Brookledge District, D1 State Champions
Coach’s Comments- We are excited to bring back some experience from our State Championship Team. We will also add some talented younger players to our program. We are in hopes to make another deep run this season.

Pymatuning Valley Lakers

Head Coach- Jeff Compan
Last Year’s Results- 4th at Pine Lakes Sectional, 10th at Good Park District

Our Lady of the Elms Panthers

Head Coach- Kellie Padgett
Last Year’s Results- 7th at The Pines Sectional

St. Joseph Academy Jaguars

Head Coach- Maureen Adler
Last Year’s Results- 2nd at Big Met Sectional, 5th at Brookledge District, Gianna Reginelli ‘25 came in 4th as individual at States
Coach’s Comments- We are looking forward to a great season for Saint Joseph Academy. We missed States by 3 strokes last year. We have 4 of the 5 golfers returning who remember that very clearly. 3 solid senior golfers and 3 talented juniors make for an exciting season to come. Emerson Glending has been shooting in the 70s and Tess Gibel and Ellen Mingus are right behind her in the low 80s

St. Vincent-St. Mary Irish

Head Coach- Dirk Hartman
Last Year’s Results- DNS at The Pines Sectional

Ursuline Fighting Irish

Head Coach- Michael Murphy
Last Year’s Results- 7th at Pine Lakes Sectional

Walsh Jesuit Warriors

Head Coach- Bill Reilly
Last Year’s Results- 2nd at Fox Den Sectional, 2nd at Brookledge District, 10th at State Tournament
Coach’s Comments- Walsh Jesuit has had a proud history with many successes. Though success in recent past 5-6 years has been gauged by the number of top 5 finishes in tournaments with a couple of wins dropped in each year. The 2024 team has brought back that ‘Measure of Success’ this year to whether we make it to the State Tournament each year or not. AND WITH THESE 2 FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES, and 2 JUNIORS, we Certainly DID !!!! Only the 2nd time in 5 years did we qualifying through the sectional event. Junior Co-Captains Colleen Stadler and Gianna Rodenhauser did a very nice job of communicating, organizing, and transporting their young teammates. The Lady Warriors were moved out of the conference championship, won 2023 by a massive of 89 strokes. They proceeded to win 3 invites (Kent, Medina, Summit Co.) and also had runner-up in four events (Canfield invitational, Canterbury invitational, Districts and Sectionals) (3) 3rds. (1) 4th and (1) 5th 12 of 14 Top4 !! Freshman Sarah Vojtko quickly rose to becoming one of the top 10 players in N.Ohio with a scoring average 76.3 and low scores of 70 (Medina) and 71 (Districts). Individually, Yumi Kohara had a career low 72 in Sectionals, Vivian Eich a 78 at Summit County, Sarah had 9 hole Record 32. The team tied the all-time scoring record at Fox Meadow winning with a 309, and Sectionals breaking the record with 307.

Sarah Vojtko: where do we start? Best start ever for a freshman, surpassing LPGA Star Kathleen Ekey, with an average 76.3 and low scores of 70 (Medina) & 71 (districts) and a 9 hole scoring record 32. She was runner up Districts with 71, top 20 at State, multiple times named Player of the week, All-District Team, Plain Dealer All Stars Honorable Mention, Beacon Journal All Stars Team. She is such a strong influence on teammates with actions pushing them to reach past current success to strive for more much more


2024 Independent Schools Preview

As is always the case, there is a wide range of talent among the independent schools in 2024. Hathaway Brown and St. Joseph Academy will be the two teams on top of this group but there are several schools that are on the rise. Seniors Dixon Hill from Hathaway Brown and Gianna Reginelli from St. Joseph are two of the top golfers in Northeast Ohio. Archbishop Hoban, under second year coach Katie Camp, will continue to build in the hopes of being a contender. Bristol is a small school to watch out for in Division 2 and may make a serious postseason run. Firestone, Laurel, and St. Vincent-St. Mary will all look to replace several significant pieces that are generational talents and will most likely be in rebuilding mode.

Impact Players

Blake Cody (SR) Hathaway Brown
McCamey Compan (SO) Pymatuning Valley
Caitrin Coyle (JR) St. Vincent-St. Mary
Abby Evans (SR) Ursuline
Tess Gibel (JR) St. Joseph
Emerson Glending (JR) St. Joseph
Dixon Hill (SR) Hathaway Brown
Rylee Hoover (JR) St. Vincent-St. Mary
Mary Kim (SR) St. Joseph
Abbie Pantea (SR) Firestone
Gianna Reginelli (SR) St. Joseph
Mae Steigerwald (SO) Gilmour
Lily Taylor (SO) Hoban
Hannah Weinberger (SR) Hathaway Brown
Elizabeth Weingart (JR) Laurel
Addison Williams (SR) Bristol
Anistyn Williams (SO) Bristol

Freshmen to Watch

Akron North Vikings

Head Coach- Mike McBennett
Last Year’s Results- DNS at Fox Den Sectional

Bristol Panthers

Head Coach- James Vecchio
Last Year’s Results- 11th at Punderson Sectional

Chippewa Chipps

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

Firestone Falcons

Head Coach- Justin Persinger
Last Year’s Results- 8th at Fox Den Sectional

Gilmour Academy Lancers

Head Coach- John Malloy
Last Year’s Results- 8th at Punderson Sectional

Archbishop Hoban Knights

Head Coach- Katie Camp
Last Year’s Results- 13th at The Elms Sectional
Coach’s Comments- I am excited to have 5 returning players and an additional 7 potential new players. I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish as a team this year as the program continues to grow. I can’t wait to get back on the course with the girls. Go Knights!

Lake Ridge Academy Royals

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

Lorain Titans

Head Coach- Dino Pappas
Last Year’s Results- Unknown

Lowellville Rockets

Head Coach- Daniel Dougherty
Last Year’s Results- 15th at Pine Lakes Sectional

Pymatuning Valley Lakers

Head Coach- Jeff Compan
Last Year’s Results- 9th at Pine Lakes Sectional

St. Joseph Academy Jaguars

Head Coach- Maureen Adler
Last Year’s Results- 2nd at Springvale Sectional, 14th at Brookledge District
Coach’s Comments- With the return of 4 of our 5 golfers who went to Districts, our goal is to return. Gianna Reginelli 12 and Emerson Glending 11 both have solid games and the potential to go to States. Tess Gibel 11 and Ellen Mingus 11 will have even stronger games and the rest of the team all have a shot at varsity experience. They are working hard and have a true love for the game.

St. Vincent-St. Mary Irish

Head Coach- Dirk Hartman
Last Year’s Results- 1st at The Pines Sectional, 2nd at Good Park District, 4th at State Tournament
Coach’s Comments- We will only have two girls competing this year, and have been moved to Division I

Ursuline Fighting Irish

Head Coach- Michael Murphy
Last Year’s Results- 3rd at Pine Lakes Sectional, 9th at Good Park District

Wellington Dukes

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


Independent Schools Preview

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