Under the blazing sun this past Monday, 50 of the region’s talented young golfers gathered at the historic Mill Creek Golf Course in Boardman for the Joe Dickey Electric / Banner Supply junior tournament.
Four divisions took on the challenging South Course.
In the U17 Boys division, sponsored by Coaches Burger Bar, Tyler Guerrieri of Cardinal Mooney High School took home the top prize with a round of 73. Despite a slow start featuring three-putts on three early holes, Guerrieri recovered brilliantly by “pouring in” three birdies. His performance was highlighted by a clutch long putt on the 15th and a spectacular iron shot on the 10th that landed within three feet of the cup. Finishing in a tie for second place with rounds of 75 were Milo Wright of Boardman and Zander Rowlett of Canfield.
The U17 Girls division, sponsored by Links at Firestone, was won by Olivia Norris of Lakeview, who finished with a 77. Norris credited her straight driving for her success, particularly on the par-four 12th hole where she carded a birdie. Taking second place was Maddie Jackson of Columbiana with a 79, while McKenzie Ash of Beaver Creek claimed third with a score of 93.
The U14 Boys division, sponsored by Morrone Mechanical, saw Carter Altobelli of Warren JFK emerge as the winner with an 80. The ninth-grader started strong, hitting nearly every green in regulation on the front nine. Even as the heat began to take a toll on his back nine, a pivotal 30-foot par save helped him maintain his lead and secure the victory. Tristan Parker of Girard took second with an 82, followed by Landon Maxwell of New Wilmington in third with a 90.
In the U14 Girls division, sponsored by Brilex Group, Katelyn Plummer of Butler posted a winning 79. The standout moment of her round was a remarkable seven-iron from 132 yards that nearly resulted in a hole-in-one, coming to rest just an inch from the cup. Olivia Kempe of St. Charles followed in second place with a score of 98.
The competition was held at a venue steeped in golf history. Mill Creek is one of the rare locations in the United States to boast two courses designed by the legendary Donald Ross. The North Course opened in 1928, and the South Course, where Monday’s tournament took place, was completed in 1932. Ross, a prolific architect who designed over 400 courses, was known for his strategic use of hazards. He famously remarked, “There is no such thing as a misplaced bunker. Regardless of where a bunker may be, it is the business of the player to avoid it.” This philosophy is evident at Mill Creek, which features more than 100 bunkers and a South Course layout that traverses the rolling, hilly landscape of eastern Ohio.
The junior golf series continues with two upcoming events: Salem Hills Shotgun on Thursday, June 11, and Old Avalon Classic on Thursday, June 18.
FINAL RESULTS: The Greatest Golfer
2026 Greatest Golfer Joe Dickey Electric Junior Series
Mill Creek South, Boardman
Monday, June 8, 2026
U17 Boys | Coaches Burger Bar
1 Tyler Guerrieri 73
T2 Milo Wright 75
T2 Zander Rowlett 75
T4 Nicholas DiPasqua 79
T4 Chad Volovar 79
T6 Trenton Hall 80
T6 Shane Barnes 80
8 Luke Conroy 81
9 Peyton McCune 82
T10 Colten Smith 83
T10 Braden Meshula 83
T10 Luke Kozlowski 83
T13 Brody Shay 84
T13 Christopher Sammartino 84
T15 Cody Davidson 85
T15 Landon Schmid 85
17 Kasen Smith 87
18 Logan Poultney 88
19 Brady Hochstetler 89
T20 Kale Calvert 93
T20 Nicholas Klindworth 93
T20 Hudson Erjavic 93
23 Tyler Dingman 95
24 Bryce Lynn 96
25 Grayson Candor 97
26 Jacob Leckwart 99
27 Roman Sanfrey 101
28 Luca Carchedi 102
29 Owen Daggett 112
U14 Boys | Morrone Mechanical
1 Carter Altobelli 80
2 Tristan Parker 82
3 Landon Maxwell 90
4 Richie Hitchcock 100
5 Oscar Kopacz 101
6 Braxton Burgy 106
U17 Girls | Links at Firestone Farms
1 Olivia Norris 77
2 Maddie Jackson 79
3 McKenzie Ash 93
4 Samantha Plummer 94
5 Laney Allen 100
6 Madeline Isenberg 101
7 Capri Carchedi 104
8 Reagan Cvetkovic 109
T9 Ella Horne 111
T9 Lillian Tillery 111
U14 Girls | Brilex Group
1 Katelyn Plummer 79
2 Olivia Kempe 98
