WATERLOO WINS MVAC LEAGUE; MCDONALD TAKES TOURNAMENT IN TIE BREAKER

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SALEM OH- It was a big day for the 19-3 Waterloo Vikings as they competed in the MVAC tournament in Salem Hills on Wednesday.  Although the Vikings won the MVAC league championship throughout the regular season, they’d drop a 5th card playoff to McDonald in the tournament.  Both teams shot a 347.  Trevor Simons led the Vikings shooting an 80.  Jackson Eichler, and Noah Hughes were behind him with a 87.

For McDonald, they were led by Caleb Domitrovich who shot an 81.  Chris Ragazzine was behind him with a 84.  Next for the Blue Devils was Avery Maley with a 87.   Springfield’s Jackson Ensley shot the lowest score of the day with a 76.

All teams now look ahead to sectional tournament play which starts Wednesday. For Waterloo they will compete at Riverview in Newton Falls.

ZINES DOMINATES AT EOAC TOURNAMENT

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SALEM OH- Salem Hills Golf and Country Club played host Tuesday to the Inaugural EOAC Girls Invitational. It was a great day for girls golf as twenty two participants from four schools converged on Salem Hills looking to take the conference crown. United’s Mati Zines continued to set the bar locally for girls golf as the junior claimed the individual title shooting an 18 hole round of 84. Izzy Travis of Columbiana finished second with 96, and East Palestine’s Addy Bycroft took third carding 98. Columbiana claimed the team title posting a score of 404. The host team United finished second with a 445, while Southern carded a 477 and East Palestine scored a 498.

Individual Scores top 10:
Mati Zines 84 United
Izzy Travis 96 Columbiana
Addy Bycroft 98 East Palestine
Ellie Jackson 100 Columbiana
Kennedy Lewis 103 Southern
Avery Mazei 104 Columbiana
Katrina Patrick 104 Columbioana
Madison Kibler 106 United
Hailey Muntean 108 Columbiana
Emma Murphy United 115 United
*Contributed By YSN’s Chris Sigler.

URSULINE WINS SECOND STRAIGHT DIVISION II TITLE AT TERLESKY

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- For the second straight season Ursuline girls golf got the division 2 championship at the Terlesky Golf Outing held at the Lake Club. The Irish shot a 300 as a team, 5 strokes ahead of Southeast for first place.

Daniella Patrone led the Irish with a 87.  Serena Grenga finished with a score of 94.  Josie Bishara shot a 99, followed by Maddie Rauzan who shot a 100.  Gia Schiavonne shot a 92 as an individual score.

FLASHES FIGURE OUT WAYS TO WIN

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NORTH BLOOMFIELD OH-

The Lady Rams golf team traveled to Bristolwood Golf Course to take on the undefeated Champion Lady Flashes. The Lady Rams had a very tough time playing on the freshly aerated greens; however they gave it their all. The Lady Rams were led by Savannah Davison shooting a 59. Aubree Brunton shooting a 62. Brynn Brunton and Alivia Robinson rounded out the scoring shooting a 68 and 69. The Lady Rams are back in action next week at home for Senior Night against the Columbiana Lady Clippers.

Lady Rams                                Lady Flashes

Savannah Davison – 59             Kennedy Grace – 44

Aubree Brunton – 62                 Kayla Haynie – 49

Brynn Brunton – 68                   Channing Fox – 57

Alivia Robinson – 69               Skylar Scarnecchia – 59

*Contributed By Nicholas Flaviano at ramsathletics.org

RAMS COME OUT ON TOP IN MVAC SHOWDOWN

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MINERAL RIDGE OH- Mineral Rudge golf picked up their 14th victory on Thursday as they battled in a tough MVAC meet. They beat McDonald, and Waterloo with a score of 173. McDonald scored a 177, and Waterloo scored a 178.

Trey Rigley shot a 41 for the Rams to lead the way.  Keaton Kucera was up next with a 43. AJ Sandy was right behind shooting a 44.  Chas Colantone shot a 45 for the Rams.  Rounding out the lineup was Jack Gillie with a 48 and Jackson Geddes with a 49.

Mineral Ridge will now look forward to the MVAC tournament on Wednesday.

SPARTANS SMASH FITCH

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BOARDMAN OH- The lady Spartans played a great match against Fitch beating them 183 to 233. Junior Sophia Rivera had the low score for the match of a 41 and senior Zoey Fick- Mills came in second place with a 45. Seniors Emily Choleva and Kate Pendleton shot a 48 and 49.

The Spartans take on the Canfield and Poland Thursday at Mill Creek

*Contributed By Lee Christman at boardmanathletics.org

YOU HAVE TO SEE MATI Z

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HANOVERTON OH- United golf is a fairly new program, but boy has it seen a ton of success in a small period of time. One of the headliners in the program this season is junior Mati Zines. Mati had had a career full of accolades, but this year especially she is racking in the ribbons. Here are just a few of her accomplishments so far in her career at United.

2021
1)      1st Girls District qualifier
2)      18 hole record 87 (broke 2022)
3)      9 hole record 40 (broke 2022)
4)      All EOAC boys team
5)      Greatest Golfer of the Valley Championship Qualifier
6)      Greatest Golfer of the Valley Par 3 and Long drive finalist

2022
1)      18 hole school record 79
2)      9 hole school record 1 over 37
3)      1st place Mahoning Valley Girls invitational @ Salem Hills
4)      T2 – Alliance Girls invitational @ Alliance CC
5)      1st place Squaw Creek Greatest Golfer of the Valley qualifier
6)      1st place Tam O Shanter Greatest Golfer of the Valley Qualifier
7)      2nd Place Salem Hills Greatest Golfer of the Valley Qualifier
8)      18 hole average = 83.1
9)      9 hole average = 38.1
10)   Greatest Golfer of the Valley Long Drive and Par 3 finalist. (par 3) – 2nd place finish.

 

Mati was kind enough to join YSN’s Running Point this week to talk about her career. She joined Amill Creek PGA Golf Professional Brian Tolnar, Richie Juliano, and Anthony Hartwig and talked about the lessons she’s learned through golf, her favorite clubs, and much more! Check out the first United Golf Player Profile only on YSN!

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EAGLES FLY OVER SOUTHERN ON SENIOR NIGHT

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HANOVERTON OH- The United Local girls golf team, in just their second season of existence, continues to outperform themselves each and every time they take to the links. Wednesday night was no different as the Eagles set a school record defeating Southern Local 188-211 on Senior Night at Twin Springs.

The team total of 188 breaks the record of 197 previously set this season. Mati Zines continues to set records as well this season as the junior shot 36 breaking her previous school record of 37. United’s senior honoree Madison Kibler carded a 47,  while teammates Emma Murphy 51 and Olivia Ashburn 53 contributed to the record day.

Southern was led by Kennedy Lewis posting a 43.  The Indians also had contributions from Paige Riggs 53 and Katie Calderon 55 on the day.  Both teams return to action Tuesday for the EOAC girls tournament set to take place at Salem Hills.

*Contributed By YSN’s Chris Sigler

KELLY LEADS THE POTTERS

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WHEELING WV- East Liverpool’s Nathan Kelly made the trek with his teammates to Wheeling, WV in search of golf glory at the OVAC championship.m

That search was over the minute Kelly teed it up as the senior went on to card a 71 even par round earning OVAC 4A medalist honors Tuesday afternoon at Oglebay’s Crispin Course. The Potters as a team posted a score of 369, Preston Dawson contributed with an 87.

Beaver Local also in 4A finished the day with a score of 425, Michael McKenzie led the way for the Beavers carding an 87 on the day. Southern Local in 2A/1A shot 379 as a team. The Indians received a solid effort from Jason Riggs who finished his round with an 84.

*Contributed By YSN’s Chris Sigler

CANFIELD WINS 2022 AAC CHAMPIONSHIP

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- The Youngstown Country Club was the site of the girls AAC Golf championships on Tuesday. The Cardinals of Canfield were the ones that finished on top when it was said and done.

Canfield was led by Jocelyn Zhao who shot a 80.  Chloe Leskovac shot a 90 to be next on the team.  Miya Cohol was next finishing with a 91.  Taylor Marrone wasn’t far behind shooting a 93.  Ava Millich also finished with a 93.