Tournament Results
Ohio High School Golf is trying to keep tabs on all tournament scores. There are separate pages for Conference Tournaments and Regular Tournaments. If any scores are not posted, please feel free to send them over (bolinr@hudson.k12.oh.us). Unfortunately, we aren’t able to post scores from 9-hole matches as there are too many to keep track of.
Buckeye Bucks
On Wednesday, August 5th, the Buckeye Bucks played their first girls golf match in over 20 years as they have recreated their girls program this year. Fittingly, it was junior Angelina Vannello who hit the first tee shot on hole 10 at Coppertop Golf Course as the Bucks hosted Hudson. Vannello and graduated senior Grace Palermo are the most recent Buckeye golfers to compete in OHSAA girls tournaments, and now Vannello will be the leader of the new-look Bucks.
More New Programs
There is no clearer evidence that the game is growing than seeing schools start girls golf programs. The Manchester Panthers and Triway Titans both have new teams this year with very high participation numbers. Ashley Midock will be at the helm in Manchester as she looks to build their program up and prepare her two daughters to become future Panthers. Jay Winans has plenty of coaching experience at both Smithville & Triway, and he will lead the Titans in 2026.
School Records
The first week of the season tends to be when school records get shattered at a frantic pace, especially in schools where there are some new impact players. That is the case at Champion High School as they welcome in Bobbi Woods to join their already strong team featuring her sister, Brilea, and sophomore sensation Avery Robinette. The Flashes have played in three matches and have broken the school record each time. That is a good indicator that Champion will be a team in contention come late September.
Hole in One
Congratulations to Chardon senior Riley McKenna, who recorded a hole-in-one on the 4th hole at St. Denis Golf Course during the first day of tryouts!
Federal League Shocker
The Lake Blue Streaks came to play at the preseason Federal League Tournament, finishing ahead of multiple-time defending champion Hoover by ten shots and lapping the rest of the field. Lake was led by juniors Charlie Brophy and Jamie Burns, who tied for second in the tournament with 81s at The Elms. Hoover senior Ellie Hutzler easily won the individual crown with an even-par 72. Hoover will be out for revenge, making this a very fun race in the Federal League.
This Week In Golf (TWIG) is a segment on Ohio High School Golf that highlights special moments, school records, impactful people, and other unique stories as the high school golf season unfolds. To be included, please reach out to Ohio High School Golf on social media or email Bobby Bolin at bolinr@hudson.k12.oh.us with a small recap of what you would like to be posted. Keep up with the latest in High School Golf at https://ohiohsgolf.com/
Article by Bobby Bolin of Ohio High School Golf
