Parity looks to be the theme in the Red Division of the Tri-County Conference in 2025. All seven teams look to have a legitimate chance to take home the division crown. Canton South returns much of their talent from last year and will rely heavily on senior leaders Hailey Franks and Leah Cramer. Louisville is a team that will take a step forward this season. After a great run several years ago, the Leopards went through a complete rebuild. This year’s group will look to take another step toward recapturing that glory. Senior Natalie Warner will be a player to watch in Stark County. West Branch has a good, young foundation and will also have a chance to return back to form. Marlington will have to find a way to win without all-time great Zoe Mort. They have a lot of experienced players returning and some young talent coming up. Alliance has an amazing group of young players that will get better each season and may be able to have an impact as soon as this year. Carrollton and Minerva could be the favorites in the Red Division but it will be open to just about every team. Minerva will bring up a couple of quality freshman players to add to an already strong roster that was very successful last year.
Massillon won the Blue Division in 2024 and will look to continue their run this season. Edisa Plants came out of nowhere during her freshman year and should be even better as a sophomore. Tuslaw had an amazing run last year with a team almost exclusively comprised of freshmen under the leadership of sophomore Avery Rodocker. They will return their entire lineup and should be significantly better in 2025. Dover will once again be competitive after making a run to the State Tournament in 2024. New Philadelphia has many spots to replace after losing four scoring seniors. Northwest, Fairless, and Canton Central Catholic are all teams on an upward trend.
Impact Players
Peyton Beaumariage (SO) Minerva
Lily Belden (SR) Canton Central Catholic
Leah Cramer (SR) Canton South
Kendyl Brown (SO) Alliance
Hailey Franks (SR) Canton South
Hannah Huston (SR) Northwest
Bella Linger (JR) West Branch
Grace McGeehen (JR) Alliance
Emma McLaughlin (SO) West Branch
Mady Misch (SR) Marlington
Edisa Plants (SO) Massillon
Lulu Rastetter (SR) Massillon
Hannah Samblanet (JR) Canton South
Addison Smith (SR) Massillon
Izzy Snyder (JR) Massillon
Jenna Steenrod (SR) Louisville
Natalie Warner (SR) Louisville
Freshmen to Watch
Savanna Bartley (Minerva)
Zoey DeGuia (Northwest)
Azalea Pryor (Alliance)
Ava Ranker (Marlington)
Emery Sell (Minerva)
Alliance Aviators
Head Coach- Phillip Yarian
Last Year’s Results- DNS at The Elms Sectional
Coach’s Comments- Looking to continue the growth from last season.
Canton Central Catholic Crusaders
Head Coach- John Crane
Last Year’s Results- 10th at The Pines Sectional
Canton South Wildcats
Head Coach- David Mullett
Last Year’s Results- 4th at The Pines Sectional, 11th at Good Park District, 13 Wins and 7 Losses, 2 girls took 1st team All Tri-County Honors, Seniors Leah Cramer and Hailey Franks! 1 girl make 2nd team All Tri-County, Junior Hannah Samblanet!
Coach’s Comments- This Canton South Girls Golf team for 25-26 is excited to get the season started, and they will rely heavily on their talented Seniors, Hailey Franks and Leah Cramer! They are without a doubt the heart and soul of this team! Junior Hannah Samblanet became a very valuable member of this team last year and will be expected to keep on contributing this year! Jillian Noll and Saige Daugherty were also key contributors to the wildcats fantastic season last year and they will be needed immensely this year! We picked up a new Varsity member this year and her name is Gracie Penrod. We are hoping Gracie can love the game of golf and also step up and help the wildcats win some matches this year! Overall, the Wildcats know what they have to do to make it to Districts 4 years in a row, now it’s just a matter of getting it done!
Fairless Falcons
Head Coach- Susan Smith
Last Year’s Results- 15th at Carroll Meadows Sectional
Coach’s Comments- We expect a strong start and finish to this year’s season. Many of our varsity girls are returning and we have some great girls moving up to varsity. Our current top girl to watch is Angel Boyles who was 2nd team Tri-county last year. We have 9 girls that I expect to battle it out this year on the course!
Louisville Leopards
Head Coach- Jake Williams
Last Year’s Results- 8th at The Elms Sectional, 11-8
Coach’s Comments- We’re excited about the direction our program is heading. This group has put in the work during the offseason, and we’re focused on building confidence, consistency, and a strong team culture. Our goal is to compete every day, support each other, and continue raising the bar for Lady Leps Golf!
Marlington Dukes
Head Coach- Shawn Dillon
Last Year’s Results- 10th at The Elms Sectional
Massillon Tigers
Head Coach- Sam Bushman
Last Year’s Results- 6th at The Elms Sectional, 1st place in Tri-County League, Edisa Plants- Individual Districts Qualifier
Minerva Lions
Head Coach- Kenneth Beaumariage
Last Year’s Results- 2nd at Cambridge Sectional, 5th at EagleSticks District
Coach’s Comments- Last Season We were 2nd at Sectionals and 5th at Districts and this year we added 2 great freshman. Our Lineup: Peyton Beaumariage 9th returning district 3rd last year. First team Tri, EBC, Stark, and East District. Emery Sell 9th Won First National Tour. Delaney Sell 9th. Mady Bartley 12th. Hannah Kirkpatrick 12th. Savanna Bartley 9th.
Northwest Indians
Head Coach- Laura Traganza
Last Year’s Results- 5th at The Pines Sectional
Tuslaw Mustangs
Head Coach- Matt Gulling
Last Year’s Results- 3rd at The Pines Sectional, 12th at Good Park District, 6-11 Overall
Coach’s Comments- We were a first year program in 2024 and made great strides throughout the season. We’re excited to see where we can get to in year 2.
West Branch Warriors
Head Coach- Dan Hall
Last Year’s Results- 3rd at Pine Lakes Sectional, 9th at Good Park District
Ohio High School Golf 