SPRINGFIELD FINDS THE WINNING STROKE

LOWELLVILLE OH- Springfield boys golf team earned a nice MVAC victory on Thursday. The win is the Tigers second in a row in league play coming off a win against Lowellville.

Jackson Ensley was the medalist with a score of 37 for the Tigers.  John Brungard (43), Cooper Ensley (43), and Sam Swansiger (54) played well in the victory.

Next up for the Tigers is a match against Mineral Ridge on Monday at Old Dutch Mill.  Tee off time is set for 10:00am.

VIKINGS RACK UP A BIG MVAC VICTORY

LAKE MILTON OH- Waterloo and MIneral Ridge squared off Thursday looking to cement their status as one of the top golf teams in the MVAC in 2023.

It was the Vikings who garnered that status as they came away with a 167-174 victory over the Rams at Old Dutch Mill. Jackson Eichler took medalist honors posting a 38. Teammates Clayton Smith 40, Trevor Simons 44 and Drew Flarida 45 all posted solid scores in the Vikings victory.

MIneral Ridge was led by Trey Rigley who carded a 39. The Rams also received contributions from  AJ Sandy 42, Jackson Geddes 45, Keaton Kucera and Cody Gongaware each shooting 48.

BRAVES CLAIM TOP SPOT IN LOCAL TRI MATCH

COLUMBIANA OH- The Badger Braves were up for a challenge as they traveled to Columbiana for a tri match on Wednesday. The Braves swept the competition posting a low score of 142 defeating Columbiana and McDonald at Valley.

Badger was led by Austin Mariani, Hudson Rice and Ian Tricker all shooting a low round 34. Columbiana carded a team score of 162 as Rocco Crawford and Anthony Hall each posted 37. McDonald totaled 173 and was led by Chris Ragozzine’s 43.

LABRAE SHOOTS FOR MVAC WIN

LEAVITTSBURG OH- The Labrae Vikings took to the links Wednesday looking for an early MVAC statement. That statement was served as the Vikings came away with a 164-177 victory over Crestview at Beaver Creek Meadows.

Austin Rowe led the way, carding a 35 for Labrae.  Luke Requardt posted a 41 and Peyton Conkle contriburted a 44 for the Rebels.

Both teams return to action Thursday as Crestview travels to Liberty, Labrae is scheduled to host Garfield.

QUAKERS KEEP UP HOT START

SALEM OH- The Salem golf team continued their hot start to the season as Quakers defeated Minerva 182-195 Wednesday at Great Trails.

Anthony Colian led the way posting a 44, while teammate Scott Colian was just one shot off with a 45. Sam Bricker contributed a 46 and fellow Quaker Tanner James rounded out the scoring with a 49. Minerva was led by Reid Spall’s 46.

CLIPPERS SWING TO VICTORY

COLUMBIANA OH- Columbiana continued their winning ways early in the 2023 season as the Clippers defeated Pymatuning Valley 196-231 Tuesday at Valley Golf Club.

Maddie Jackson and Sophia Perry led the charge each posting a 47. Claire Banner 50 and Emma Gazzinigga 52 rounded out the scorecard for the Clippers.

Pymatuning Valley was led by Emily Blanford who carded a 54. Columbiana is back in action today as they host Poland.

ZINES RECORD BREAKING START PACES UNITED

LISBON OH- United’s Mati Zines is starting her senior campaign off in style as she set a new school record to lead United to a 184-211 victory over Edison Tuesday night at Twin Springs Golf Course.

Fresh off of her 11th place finish at the DII State Golf Tournament, Zines carded a school record 31 to lead the Golden Eagles. The individual score record was not the only mark set as United’s Emma Murphy 44, Olivia Ashburn 48, Abigail Jones 61 and  Alaiana Brewer 62 all contributed to setting the new school record team score of 184.

Edison was led by Katie Phillips 45 and Bella Evans 47. United is back in action today as they host Minerva.

BEAVER LOCAL SINKS FIRST SHOT OF THE SEASON

EAST LIVERPOOL, OH- The Beaver Local Boys Golf team began the fall sports season on the right side of things defeating the Crestview Rebels 170-173.

The Beavers were paced by Owen Hill and Britton Hickmanwith 41, 41. Andre Wiegand and Cole Jarvis each chipped scores of 44, while Mikey Druschel and Nick McKenzie each contrinuted scores of 48 and 56 respectively. The Rebels were led by low medalist of the round Luke Requardt with a 38, while teammate Rod McCune carded a 41.

*Contributed by Josh Sigler

MILL CREEK JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS POSTED

YOUNGSTOWN, OH- The following are the results from the 1st Annual Mill Creek MetroParks Junior-Junior Championship that was held at Mill Creek Golf Course (North Course) on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.  Below are the results:

GIRLS 10-12

Olivia Kempe & Payton Papuga

Score: 46

GIRLS 13-15

Natalie Sawicki & Grace Carrier

Score: 75

GIRLS 16-19

Shaylee Muckleroy & Matilyn Zines

Score: 64

BOY’S 8-9

Barden Rutherford & Preston Tolnar

Score: 33

BOY’S 10-12

Peyton McCune & Luke Conroy

Score: 37

BOY’S 13-15

Chase Zelesnak & Luke DeJoseph

Score: 76

BOY’S 16-19

Garrett Dillon & Zoe Mort

Score: 64

MOONEY GOLFERS LAND POSTSEASON HONORS

YOUNGSTOWN, OH- The Cardinal Mooney Golf Team just closed an exciting season in 2022, and now the loot is rolling in for their success.

Rocco Turner was named First Team All-Ohio and recognized as State Champion for his efforts.

Alex Eckstein, and Dante Turner were named 1st Team All-NEO.

Tim Reardon and Joe Zeno were named to the All-NEO Honorable Mention team together.

Freshman Katie Pregibon was named to the 2nd Team All-NEO, alongside Sarah Owens who was chosen as Honorable Mention All-NEO.

Congratulations to the Cardinals on a fantastic season on the links.