Tag Archive for: High School Golf

RIVERA HITS THE RIGHT STROKE

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BOARDMAN OH- It is never easy to step into a leadership role.  For Boardman, junior Sophia Rivera has done exactly that this golf season. She has embraced the role of captain that has been presented to her. She has brought a tremendous work ethic and energy to this Boardman team that has had an amazing season. She is always the one calling for extra practice. At the end of last season, she was the one that came to coach Christman and asked to schedule more 18 hole events to improve the Spartans stamina.  No one cares more about her teammates more than Rivera, and that loyalty shines through and brings the program together.  You could say Rivera acts as a glue for the golf program.

The results that Sophia has put up this season have been just as impressive as her leadership.  She had a successful summer winning a Greatest Golfer qualifier, and then hit the ground running when high school season got underway.  She ranks third in the AAC in their new point system to determine postseason awards. She has led the Spartans many times on their way to a 15-2 record. In sectionals, she shot an 82 to land the top spot on the team. That score would have been good enough to get Rivera to districts had the team not made the cut.

Sophia took the time to come on YSN’s Running Point this week to talk about her season. She talks to Richie Juliano and Anthony Hartwig about the goals she set this year, her favorite club in her bag, and much more. Take time to check out the latest Boardman Golf Player Profile only on YSN.

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BOARDMAN GIRLS GOLF COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH LEE CHRISTMAN

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BOARDMAN OH- The Spartans have punched their ticket to districts. After an impressive showing and sectionals held at Old Avalon, the Spartans will test their skills at the next level. They won the fourth place spot over Stow Monroe Falls by one stroke. They also were just one stroke behind Solon at third place. The biggest win though for this Spartans team was beating out Canfield to get their place in districts. The Cardinals have been a thorn in Boardman’s side all year, and when it mattered most the Spartans pulled through. Boardman will compete in the district meet on October 13th at Brookledge Country Club in Cuyahoga Falls.

Boardman head coach Lee Christman was able to hop on YSN’s Running Point to talk about her team’s awesome performance.  She chatted with Richie Juliano and Anthony Hartwig about what it took to get the team to qualify, what her captains have brought to the table, and much more. Check out Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Lee Christman only on YSN!

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SHAYLEE TAKES HER SHOTS

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BELOIT OH- It’s hard enough to qualify for district in golf, try qualifying for three years in a row.  That is exactly what Shaylee Muckleroy has done so far in her career at West Branch. Muckleroy has been a staple in the golf world at West Branch, and a big reason why the program has grown. Her freshman year, they didn’t have enough golfers to qualify to districts as a team. Now, not only do they have enough, they are good enough to advance to the district level while missing one of their top scorers. Shaylee now gets to take a team with her to districts. That means more to her than anything.

Here are some achievements that Shaylee has acquired over the last two seasons with West Branch:

2021:

•North 1st team all league

•Second team all tournament (post-season)

•Qualified for districts as an individual

•Broke the school record with a 37 at Westville Lake

•3rd place subregional overall for the Drive Chip and Putt contest

•2nd place subregional putt at the Drive Chip and Putt contest

•1st place at Independent Insurance Agents of Mahoning County Junior Golf Classic at Mill Creek

•2nd place Olde Dutch Mill tournament

•Qualified for the Joe Dickey Electric Greatest Golfer championship tournament

2022:

•1st team all tournament (pre-season)

•North 1st team all league

• 1st team all tournament (pre-season)

•Qualified for districts as a team

•1st place in Joe Dickey Greatest Golfer qualifier tournament at Olde Dutch Mill

•Qualified for the Joe Dickey Electric Greatest Golfer Championship Tournament

Shaylee took the time to come on to YSN’s Running Point this week to talk to us about her career, and her trip to districts. She talks with Richie Juliano about her approach to the sport, what she needs to do to advance to state, and much more. Check out the latest West Branch Golf Player Profile only on YSN.

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RIVERA LEADS BOARDMAN TO DISTRICTS

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WARREN OH- It was a tough field in the Monday’s division 1 sectional golf meet at Old Avalon golf course. With teams of the caliber of Hathaway Brisn, Solon, Canfield, Aurora, and more, Boardman had a tough task ahead if they wanted to earn a spot in sectionals.

Led by junior Sophia Rivera Boardman just grabbed the 4th spot as a team to qualify for districts.  The Spartans beat out Stow Monroe Falls by 1 stroke with a team score of 346.  Rivera shot an 82, which tied Jocelyn Zhao of Canfield for 10th in the sectional. It would have been good enough to advance to districts as an individual if Boardman didn’t finish in the top 4.  Zhao was able to advance to districts with her 82.  Emily Choleva shot a 85 for Boardman to be next on their leaderboard, Zoe Fick-Mills was right behind her with an 86.  Kate Pendleton added a score of 93 to Boardman, and rounding out their scoring was Haily Rusnak with a 110.

Boardman advances to the Division 1 District meet at Brookledge Country Club in Cuyahoga Falls on October 13th.  Canfield finished 7th as a team, Austintown Fitch finished 12th, Howland finished 14th, and Hubbard finished 16th.

KELLY KEEPS THE PIN IN SIGHT

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EAST LIVERPOOL OH- If you are looking for one of the most exciting golfers around, head a little south to East Liverpool and check out Nate Kelly. The Potter standout has done nothing but dominate his domain on the golf course. The biggest reason for his success, is his unshakable ability to stay positive and mentally focus through the ups and downs of the golf course.  Mental toughness is so crucial in the sport, and Kelly has a ton of it.

in his career here are some of Nate’s accomplishments on the golf course.

July 26 – Valley Golf Club 2022 Grade 11-12 Scholastic Tournament Champ

Aug 8 – Quad Match with Indian Creek, Buckeye Local, Oak Glen (H) – 38 Medalist

Aug 10 – Brookfield Invitational @ Yankee Run – 9th place – 78

Aug 11 – Tri-match with Steubenville & Indian Creek (A) – 39 Medalist

Aug 15 – Match with Columbiana (A) – 36 Medalist

Aug 18 – 18–hole Tri-match with John Marshall & Harrison Central (A) – 76 Runner-Up

Aug 22 – Match with Beaver Local (A) – 33 (PR) Medalist

Aug 23 – Quad Match with Dover, Meadowbrook, & Harrison Central (A) – 40 Runner-Up

Aug 24 – Match with Buckeye Local (A) – 35 Medalist

Aug 31 – Match with Beaver Local (H) – 38 Medalist

Sept 1 – Quad Match with Indian Creek, Oak Glen, & Edison Local – 37 Medalist

Sept 8 – Dover (A) – 42 Runner up

Sept 13 – OVAC (A) – Medalist/Champion – 71 (even par)

Sept 26 – Sectionals (A) – Medalist/Champion – 77

2020 Second Team All District

2021 First Team All District.

The most meaningful golfing he has done the past two summers – raising donations and playing as many holes as possible which benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown. The Summer of 2021 he played with high schoolers and raised over $1000. This past summer they invited him to play up with the adults and he raised over $3000. 

Nate was kind enough to take time out of his day to come on to YSN’s Running Point this week and talk about his golf career. He talks to Richie Juliano and Anthony Hartwig about what keeps him so calm on the course, his favorite places to play, what his favorite club is, and so much more! Check out the latest East Liverpool Golf Player Profile only on YSN!

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SOUTH RANGE GIRLS GOLF COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH MEAGAN FRANK

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CANFIELD OH- There’s a lot that goes in to starting a new program from scratch. South Range has become all too familiar with that this season, as they cut the ribbon on a girls golf program. In years before, girls had to compete on the boys team. Now, they’ll play against their peers and be given their best opportunity to thrive. At the helm of the program is head coach Meagan Frank. She has been talking about the start up process for a couple of years, and this season willed it in to existence.  Despite being in their first year as a program, South Range finished 3rd in the NE8 tournament.  There’s plenty of room for growth, but also plenty of reasons to look on the horizon with a smile.

Coach Frank was gracious enough to take the time to join YSN’s Running Point to talk about what all goes in to building up a new program. She talks about the support she’s gotten from the administration, some of the obstacles they’ve had to overcome, and much more. Check out the first ever Coach’s Corner to come out of South Range Girls Golf only on YSN!

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EAGLES EARN RIVERVIEW SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

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NEWTON FALLS OH- The Warren JFK Boys golf team dominated on their way to a sectional championship at Riverview Golf Course in Newton Falls on Thursday.

Their leading scorer was Bryce Van Horn who shot a 77.  Andrew LaPolla was one stroke behind him shooting a 78.  Henry Phillips followed them up by shooting a 79.  Andrew Fredenberg shot a 81 on the day, and rounding out the Eagles scoring was Julian Bolino with an 84.  JFK advances to the district tournament next week where they’ll compete as a team.

IRISH WIN SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

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HUBBARD OH- The Ursyline girls golf team continued their impressive season on Thursday as they won a sectional championship at Pine Lakes Golf Club.  The Irish won by 39 strokes over Columbiana with a score of 365.

Gia Schiavonne led the Irish by shooting a 88. Right behind her was Daniella Patrone with a 90.  Maddie Rauzan had a great day shooting a 91.  Serena Grenga, and Josie Bishara rounded out the Irish scores with a 96 for Grenga and a 105 for Bishara.

The Irish advance to the district tournament on Thursday at Sable Creek Golf Course in Hartsville. Columbiana, West Branch, and Champion will join them out of the sectional.

WEST BRANCH GIRLS DO ENOUGH TO ADVANCE TO DISTRICTS

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HUBBARD OH- The West Branch girls golf team made the trip to Hubbard on Wednesday to compete in sectionals. The Warriors were able to finish third, and that was enough to advance to districts as a team. The final team score was 421.

Shaylee Muckleroy led the way for the Warriors shooting a 94.  Katie Santee had a nice day shooting a 96.  It will be Muckleroy’s third consecutive trip to districts as a Warrior.  The district tournament will be held Thursday at Sable Creek Golf Course in Hartville.

WEST BRANCH TIES SCHOOL RECORD TO WIN SECTIONAL TITLE

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MASSILLON OH- West Branch boys golf made the hour and half trip from Beloit to Elms Country Club worth it on Wednesday.  They tied a school record on their way to a sectional championship. The team shot a 321. That score put them 23 strokes ahead of the second place team.

Jaxon Robb shot his way to the team lead with a 76 through 18 holes.  Reed Williams was right behind him with a 77.  Landon Wilson was impressive with a final score of 78.  Kaleb Votaw and Lane Allison rounded out the scoring with a 90, and 91 respectively.

Warriors advance to the district tournament which will take place on Tuesday October 4th at Windmill Lakes Country Club in Ravenna.