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lOCKBOURNE - Entering the final round in fourth and 14 strokes behind to-leaders Dublin Jerome and Upper Arlington and four behind Moeller, the St Xavier golfteamknewitwasalongshotto capture the Division I state championship Saturday at The Players Club at Foxfire Golf Course.

Led by the first-team all-state performance of senior Andrew Mock, the Bombers at least did their part in making up significant ground on the leaders.

Jerome shot a 311 to win the Division I championship with a 634 after taking first in Division II last year. Upper Arlington shot a 319 to hold on to second with a 642.

St Xavier shot the second-best score in the final round with a 317 and finished third with a654. MoelIer finished fourth (668).

"Our ultimate goal was to win state," said Mock, who shot a 78 Friday and 75 Saturday to finish third with a 153 to trail co-championsJonathon Bowers of Columbus Watterson and Bryan Blake of WKtPrville C'.entral (151). "We had

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State goH a rough day (Friday), but we came back good today. I played really well today. I actually didn't even think about (how I was doing individually), so fm actually pretty pleased."

St Xavier senior Alex Martin earned second-team all-state bonors as he was seventh with a 157 (8(}77). Also competing for the Bombers were junior Mark Burch (9()..81, 171), senior Matt Bessler (9()..84,174) and junior Rob Stewart (89-93, 182).

'They just fought so hard today," St Xavier coach Brian Shircliff said. "fm so proud of them.

Alex Martin just played spectacular golf and Andrew Mock is quite a story. He ran cross country his freshman year and now is one of the elite golfers in the state."

Senior David Brellenthin shot an 83 for a two-day total of 167 that led . Moeller, while senior Tun Gusweiler (88-80) and junior Matt Reinhold (82-86) each shot a 168. Junior Mark Reinhold (79-93, 172) and senioi" Mike Burns (89-86, 175) also competed.

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nm Gusweller helped Moeller finish fourth Saturday after the Crusaders were fifth, third and second the previous years.

Kings senior Alex Holroyde improved by nine strokes. He shot a 79 for a two-day total of 167. Ross senior Matt Smith (89-87) finished with a 176.

In the girls' tournament, St Ursula trailed Dublin Jerome by 12 strokes with a 360 after the first round of competition and could not make up the deficit The Bulldogs shot 361 to hold on to second with a 721 behind the Celtics (695). lakota West finished ¡sixth (758).

Ursuline junior Kelsey Undenschmidt, who trailed Dayton Oakwood senior En;una Jandel by two strokes after the first round, was behind Jandel by one entering the last hole Saturday but doublebogeyed the hole to finish second with a 156 behindJandel (153).

St Ursula was led by junior Megan Keating, who finished tied for eighth with a 169 with Bowling Green's Caroline Powers to earn second-team all-state honors.

Batavia- Bill BraseHon; Bethel-Tate- PJ. Canter, Clarll Montessori - Marty Wilkins; Colerain - Kyle Nickson; Elder- Rob Hartoin; Fairssfield - Michael Brown; Fenwick - Ben Richandson; Anneytown- Sam Tidwell; Hamilton- Adam Latulippe, Joey Caldwell; Indian HUI- Jonathan Doyle, Steve Krehbiel, ChriS Hjelm; Kings - Ty Robonson; lakota East - AJdan Javed, Nick Proud, Andrew Ovington; Madeira - Bill Cardell; Mason - Chase Conn, Jeff Stevens; McNichOlas - Michael Oberschmid!; Middletown -ChriS Johnson; Moener- David Brellenthin, Mike Bums, Matt Reinhold; Mount Healthy- Chris Zimov; Northwest- Justin Epure; Oak Hills -Jason Pall; Ross- Matt Hacker, St. Xavier- Marl< Burch, Rob Stewart, Jake Daly. Matt Bessler, Brandon DeCenso; Seven Hills - Ausbn Derllson, Simran Magowan, Zach Wood; Sycamore - Wes Denny, Rob Faulkner, Turpin- Ryan Dierlles; Winton Woods - Matt Cooper, Wyoming- Elllott Moore, Andy Snyder.

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ST. XAVIER The senior led the area in scoring (36.4 avg). He finished seventh at state; was named Greater Cincinnati Golf Coaches Association Div. I player of the year.

ST. XAVIER He led his team to a third-place finish at state, and was named Division I coach of the year by the Greater Cincinnati Golf Coaches Association.

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Will Kennedy MARIEMONT The senior finished 17th at the Div. II state meet with 8081-161. He was Division II sectional champion (75), third at districts (75) and averaged 37.5.

Mark Reinhold MOELLER The senior helped lead Moeller to a fourth-place finish at the Div. I state event, shooting 168.

He was Glenview Sectional champion (71) and averaged 37.5.

MOELLER The junior helped lead Moeller to a fourth-place finish at the Div. I state level, shooting 172.

He was Glenview Sectional runnerup (73) and averaged 38.9.

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BaiiYia- Billlirasonon: Betl1el-Tate- PJ. Calll8f; Clall<- -Matty Wilkins; Coleraio- Kilo Ni<bon; Elder- Rob Hartoin; F - - MicllaeiB-.; Fenwicl<- Ben Rlchal'll!on; Fin~- Sam Tidwell; HamiiIDn - Adam LatuliOile..toeY Caldwell: Indian Hll- J0118111an ~SliM lln!hblel, CMs llelm: Kine>- Ty - ; lakllla East- Aidan Javed, Nicl< Proud, _.Ovington; Madoila- SRI Carnell; MasOn- Chase Conn, Jeff S1eYens: MdlidlOias- Michael Oberscllmi<n: t . l - . - Chris Johnson: Moeller- David Brellerrtllln. Mike Bums.

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son, Simran Magowan, Zach Wood. Sycam010 - Wes Denny, Rob Faulkner. Turpin - Ryan

Diell<es; wtmon Woods- Matt Cooper, Wyoming - Eliott Moore, An~ Snyder.

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ST. XAVIER The senior led the area in scoring (36.4 avg). He finished seventh at state; was named Greater Cincinnati Golf Coaches Association Div. I player of the year.

ST. XAVIER He led his team to a third-place finish at state, and was named Division I coach of the year by the Greater Cincinnati Golf Coaches Association.

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GIRLS' GOLF Honorable mentions Hamllloo - Samantha Moyer. Harrison Brtt1any long; Kings -t<eny Bln:h: Lakotll East O'Brien, Jona Masters: Lakotl! WestAlcllel Nelson, Lauren Ellerman, Molly Beck; Mason - Brool<e Barla, Lauren Rlley, Kelsey Nelson; McAuley - Mary Boeddet<er. Ook Hills - Emily Ratterman: St Ursula- Too Rohan, Kelsey Shannon: Seton - Katie Oehler. Syca...,. - Li22le Lollse: TuiJ)in - Paige Smltl1; Ursuline - Annie Busam: Wyoming - Ailison -~logon

Tim Gusweller MOELLER The senior helped lead Moeller to a fourth-place finish at the Div. I state event, shooting 168.

He was Glenview Sectional champion (71) and averaged 3 7. 5.

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Mark Reinhold MOELLER The junior helped lead Moellerto a fourth-place finish at the Div. I state level' . shooting 172. .

He was Glenview Sectional runnerup (73) and averaged 38.9.

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URSULINE The junior finished second at state. She also led the area in scoring (36.& average) for the second straight season, in repeating as Player of the Year.

ST. URSULA Sipes, also the St Ursula athletic director, led the Bulldogs to a second-place finish at the state tournament in his first year as coach.

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Colleen Cully

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ST. URSULA The junior led the Bulldogs to a second-place finish at state.

She tied for eighth individually, shooting 87-82-169 at state. She led St Ursula with a 41.3 average.

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the area's second-lowest scoring avemge (39.4), She was Fort Ancient Valley

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Jenny Linville

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LAKOTA WEST The junior helped lead lakota West to a sixth-place finish at state.

She finished third at sectionals and fourth at districts, and averaged 41. 7.

PRINCETON The senior finished tied for sixth at sectiona is (84) and tied for 20th at districts (83). She averaged 40.9, the seventh-best average in town.

TAYLOR The junior shot 81 to finish fourth at sectionals. She averaged 42.2 and finished eighth among Cincinnati golfers in the coaches' all-district voting.

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The junior shot 73-78-151 to win the Division II state ti· tie and was Greater Cincinnati Golf Coaches Association Divisions 11-111 player of the year.

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ished in the second Division ~ II state tournament. He was. ·~ . . named Greater ·· Cincinnati Golf Coaches Association Divisions 11-111 coach of the year.

ST. XAVIER The senior finished third at the Division I state event, shooting 7875-153. He was district champion with a 67. and averaged 37.8 for the season.

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KINGS The senior was a Division I state qualifier, shooting 167 for a top-25 finish. He was fourth at districts ( 73) and tied for fourth in the Glenview Sectional (74).

FAIRFIELD The senior was Div. I Whrtewater Sectional champion (71) and shot 75 at districts. He was first-team Greater Miami Conference and averaged 38.1 for the year.

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LaSALLE The senior shot 78 at both the Division I Whitewater Sectional and at districts, and had the second-best ' average (37.2) among area Div. I players.

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The sophomore shot 77 at Division II section aIs and 78 at districts.

He shot 162 at state. His 37.2 average was second among area Divisions 11-111 golfers.

The junior was Division II district champion (72). He tied for eighth in the state (155), helping lead Wyoming to second place. He averaged 38.9.

SEVEN HILLS The junior was Div. Ill sectiQnal champ (70) and helped lead Seven Hills.to sectional and dis' trict titles. He shot 167 at state and averaged 37.6.

BATAVIA The junior was Southern Buckeye Conference-National Division < player of the year and was fifth among area Div. 11-111 golfers in average (3 7.9).

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MASON The freshman had the area's third-lowest average (40.2).

She shot 77 to tie for seventh at sectionals, and was the only freshman on the coaches' all-area 1st team.

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Three aces Three Loveland residents who play for the Moeller High School golf team finished first or second at the Cincinnati Junior Met at The Oasis In Miami Township. From left: senior Tim Gusweiler shot a 147 to finish as the overall runner-up; sophomore Michael Shepherd shot a 150 to win the 14·15· year·old age group, and senior David Brellenthin shot 147 to win the 16·17 year old group.

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By Alex Blumer Enquirer contributor

Traditional Greater Catholic League South powers St Xavier and Moeller head this year's Division I preseason boys' golf coaches' poll.

But the Bombers, third at state last season behind runner-up Moeller, are the overwhehning choice as the area's top team.

'We plan on being major a factor," said St X coach Brian Shircliff of this year's state tournament Here's a look at the top teams:

Division I SL Xavier: The Bombers have high hopes due to the return of se-

nior Alex Martin and junior Mark Burch for the 2004 district and GCL South champion.

Martin, who was 12th at state last season, has committed to Indiana University. Burch was 16th at state.

Seniors Andrew Mock, Brendan

DeCenso, Matt Be~ler ~d ~or Jake Daly all are havmg unpresswe summers.

"This time we're gifted with a lot of depth," said Shircliff. "On any one day, more than twelve of our varsity athletes can post excellent rounds among significant competition."

Moeler. State runner&-up last season after finishing third and fifth in Columbus the previous two seasons, the Crusaders have only two returnees in seniors Tun Gusweiler, 14th at state last season, and Mike Burns.

Veteran coach Rick Bohne is looking for senior David Brellenthin, junior Mark Reinhold anrl sophomore Michael Shepherd to step up.

'We have young talent, but the question is whether they can handle the pressure and expectations," Bohne said.

Fairfield: The Indians should be close behind the two frontrunners thanks to a solid core of four returning lettermen.

Boys' prep goH preview Junior Michael Brown should play No.1, with seniors Tyler Vmcent and Doug Dehne right behind him.

"I'll take this group to battle with me," said Fairfield coach Steve Kessler.

Lakota East: Incoming freshman Aiden Javed, a transfer from South Carolina, vaulted the Thunderhawks into the area's preseason elite. He'll team with junior Nick Proud to give coach Jeff Combs "a great 1-2 punch."

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Division II Wyoming, which tied forfourth at state last season, should face a stiff challenge from Cincinnati Hills League rival Indian Hill.

The Braves have four returning starters, led by senior Steve Krehbiel and junior Jonathan Doyle.

Wyoming brings back seniors Elliott Moore and Andy Snyder and sophomore Brendan Fogel.

Division Ill Seven Hills looks poised at least to duplicate last year's eighth-place state finish with the return of senior Austin Derkson and juniors Jonathan Coleman and Zack Wood.

Cincinnati Hills Christian has its top five back as well, led by senior Andy Ellison

Craig Baldwin, Middletown: The senior takes over the top spot for the Middies after a strong summer season.

Chase Conn, Mason: A junior, he's the defending Fort Ancient Valley Conference Buckeye golfer of the Boys' and girls' polls, C2

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Bti WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2005

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Moeller, St. Ursula win their sectionals Enquirer staff reports

Senior Tnn Gusweiler shot a 1-under-par 71 as Moeller captured the Division I Cincinnati East sectional tournament Tuesday at Glenview Golf Course. . ¡ Along with Gusweiler, junior Mark Reinhold (73), senior Mike Bums (75), junior Matt Reinhold (78) and senior David Brellenthin (79) advanced to the district Oct 12 at Weatherwax.

Runner-up Kings (304) wasled by Alex Holroyde (74) and Ty Robinson (74). Robby Keever (76), Andrew Herre. (80) and Josh Baker (87) also qualified for the Knights.

Third-place Sycamore was led by Andrew F1int (73), Brandon Cole (75), Wes Denny (79), Rob Faulkner (84) and Alex Roth (84).

Mason was fourth and led by Chase Conn (75), Jeff Stephens (78), Rajan Bawa (81), Eric Prater (81) and Ryan McCafferty (84).

The four qualifying individuals are Kyle Jones (Milford) 74, Tyler Green (Lakota West) 76, Eric Fedus (Amelia) 77 and Ryan Dierkes (furpin) 79.

In the girls' Division I sectional at Fairfield, Ursuline's Kelsey Undenschmidt shot a l-over-par 71 to ~medalist honors.

St Ursula won the team title with a 331, led by Megan Keating (74), Katie Dempsey (78), Megan Shiverdecker (88), Kelsey Shannon (91) _ and Elise Waligora (92).

Besides Undenschmidt, Ursuline , was led by Famatta Mensah (89), Michelle Harpenau (90), Chrissy Heithaus (90) and Kristen Tappe! (92).

For Mount Notre Dame, it was Megan Quinlan-Waters (83), Chelsea Carstens (86), Katie Riesenberg (91), Brittany Halpin (91) and Chelsea Koesters (99).

Oak Hills was led by Jennifer Laake (84), Kristina Herman (86), Emily Ratterman (90), Annie Miceli (95) and Undsay Ebner (118). Qualifying individuals: Lauren Nickosoh (faylor) 81, Kelly Gaughan (McAuley) 84, Lauren Herb (Princeton) 84 and GraceDennv (Svc.amorp) R.'l "

Moeller on crusade to win state golf championship

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The three seniors at Moeller helped lead the Crusaders to a second-r:ace showing last week at the district tournament at Weathenvax golf course.

Moeller's finishing score of 304

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qualified the team for its fourth straight state tournament appearance.

Seeing as the three seniors have found themselves in this situation three years in a row, it's easy to understand the confidence they have in their abilities.

"I think we have one of the best teams in the state,"said Gusweiler of Loveland. "We ha\'e as much depth as anyone else does."

Joining the three seniors in the Crusaders top five are cousins Mark and Matt Reinhold. The two Sycamore Tmvnship juniors posted team-best scores of 74 and 75 in the district tournament.

Head coach Rick Bohne says that now with the pressure of advancing to the state tournament is gone his team can relax and play its game.

"I think once you've gotten to state as an underclassmen, vou always want to get back," Bohne said.

"Now that they are there'they can go out and have fun."

The state tournament will take place Friday and Saturday at Foxfire golf course in Columbus.

The Crusaders played in a tournament at Foxfire twu weeks ago, placing fourth and adding to its confidence. ·~ of tl:e good teams were playing there," Gusweiler said of the tournament at Foxfire. "We finished fourth and we were right there the whole time. We played prettywell." · Bohne has not been surprised by the play of this group of golfers, who he says have been looking fonvard to the state tournament all season.

"We have been playing better

and better the last few weeks," Bohne said.

"They've had an expectation for success and that has translated to the course."

The Crusaders figure to be in a tight race lvith St. Xavier, which finished first in the district tournament, Upper Arlington, and Dublin-Jerome.

Gu!-.weiler knows that this team has an opportunity to bring the state title back to Moeller if it plays to its capability.

"We need to just keep the ball in play and not make any mental mistakes," Gusweiler said.

"On any given day any team could win, hopefully v.re can put it together that day." ;:oxc:h@lcc::JTJ~':J'c:css.co'l1 576~8255

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Moeller junior golfe· Mark Reinhold finished with a 172 in his first appearance at ths state tournament

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Ursuline junior Kelsey Lindenschmldt finished second overall in the state tournament at Foxfire golf course.

Moeller golf ends up with another top·five finish

By Kyle Burch Commun'ty Press Staff Writer

LOCKBOURNE- For the fourth consecutive year the Moeller golf team captured a top· five finish in the Division I state golf tournament The Crusaders posted a 668 at the Foxfire Golf Course in the twoday event Friday and Saturday to finish in fourth place.

While a top-five finish VlluJd seem to be a success for any team, the Crusaders were left wondering ''what if' when play conclude<i Satuniay.

"I kind of have mixed fee:ings right now," head coach Rick Behne

said. "Finishing fourth is a great accomplishment, but these guys really believed theycouJd finish better.

"They just made little mistakes out there and this is such a tough course you really can't afford to do that" The Crusaders finished behirld Dublin Jerome (634), Upper Arlington (642) and St Xavier (654).

The tournament got 'off to a rough start for everyone involved Friday after the course was pounded with a dousing rain in very windy conditions with the temperature topping out at 52 degrees.

Moeller senior David Brellenth!n uf Lon·Jand said while the weather\\as tough everyone had to go through it "The weather ¥tas just brutal (Friday)," Brellenthin said. "We struggled for whatever reason, but everyone was out there in it" Brellenthin led the Crusaders, finishing with a two-day total of 167, but the senior wasn't happy with the outcome.

"I felt like I had a real good front

nine today," Brellenthin said.

"Things kind of fell apart on the back nine."

Fellow seniors T1In Gusweiler (168) and Mike BunlS (175) also ended their high school with the fourth-place finish, while juniors and cousins Mark Reinhold (172) and Matt Reinhcld (168) will return next year and try to make it five straight years of top-five finishes.

"These guys really didn't play bad," Bohne said "They may seem a little down, but it's been a long season and they had some bigger expectations. But overall we had a verygood year."

Dublin Jerome took the team title for the second c::nsecutive year.

St Xavier's Andrew Mock took thirct-place honors, shoot:ng a 153. "! knew I had a chance to be near the top if I played well," Mock said. "It was really menially and physically challenging p:aying in such bad weather, but it's certainly nice to finish so good"

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Ursuline junior Kelsey Undenschmidt had been in this position before. ·\fter shootiJ •g a fin.t rotl· d score of 81 in the Ohio state golf roumament at FOxfire Golf Course, Lindenschmidt, just as she v.as last season, was right in the thick of things heading into the fina day of the two-day event Despite dousing rains, frigid temperatures and blustery winds, Lindenschmidt recorded a'l 81, leaving her two shots behind bader Emma Jande] of Oakwood, aP..d tied

with Lancaster's Allie White.

On Saturday, lindenschmidt bar:Ied with Jandel, an Ohio State recruit, and White throughout the day. The result was a second round score of 75, good enough to top Whi!e, butleftllndenschmidtthree stroles short of catching Jande!, leaving her as the state runner-up.

"Overall I was happy with the way I played," Undenschmidt said "Iwasreallyexcitedwithhowthings turned out" One of the reasons lindenschnldt, who finished third overall last season, was excited was because of her friendship with Jandel Besides competing at the high school level the past three years, the . two have constantly battled in numerous summer tournaments.

"I was really happy for Enuna that she was able to win it," lindenschmidt said "Kelsey played very well today," Ursuline head coach Marianne Utz-Sarms said. "Emma is an extremely solid player and Kelsey played a very good round She (Jandel) just got by her today." kb"rc:h@con"'llu~:typ~csscom 57R-RtJo;o;

Bombers targeting run at state championship

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Traditional Greater Catholic League South powers St Xavier and Moeller head this year's Division I preseason boys' golf coaches' poll.

But the Bombers, third at state last season behind runner-up Moeller, are the overwhelming choice as the area's top team.

"We plan on being major a factor," said St Xcoach Brian Shircliff of this year's state tournament Here's a look at the top teams:

Division I St. Xavier: The Bombers have

high hopes due to the return of senior Alex Martin and junior Mark · Burch for the 2004 district and GCL South champion.

Martin, who was 12th at state last season, has committed to Indiana University. Burch was 16th at state.

Seniors Andrew Mock, Brendan

DeCenso. Matt Be~ler .and jtm!or Jake Daly all are havmg nnpresswe summers.

"111is time we're gifted with a lot of depth," said Shircliff. "On any one day, more than twelve of our varsity athletes can post excellent rounds among significant competition."

Moeller: State runners-up last season after finishing third and fifth in Columbus the previous two seasons, the Crusaders have only two returnees in seniors Tnn Gusweiler,l4th at state last season, and Mike Burns.

Veteran coach Rick Bohne is looking for senior David Brellenthin, junior Mark Reinhold and sophomore Michael Shepherd to step up.

"We have young talent, but the question is whether they can handle the pressure and expectations," Bohne said.

Fairfield: The Indians should be close behind the two frontrunners thanks to a solid core of four returning lettermen.

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year and tied for 11th at districts last season.

Junior Michael Brown should play No. 1, with seniors Tyler Vmcent and Doug Dehne right behind him.

"I11 take this group to battle with me," said Fairfield coach Steve Kessler.

Lakota East Incoming freshman Aiden Javed, a transfer from South Carolina, vaulted the Thunderhawks into the area's preseason elite. He'll team with junior Nick Proud to give coach Jeff Combs "a great 1-2 punch."

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Wyoming, which tied forfourth at state last season, should face a stiff challenge from Cincinnati Hills League rival Indian Hill.

The Braves have four returning starters, led by senior Steve Krehbiel and junior Jonathan Doyle. · Wyoming brings back seniors Elliott Moore and Andy Snyder and sophomore Brendan Fogel.

Division Ill Seven Hills looks poised at least to duplicate· last year's eighth-place state finish with the return of senior Austin Derkson and juniors Jonathan Coleman and lack Wood.

Cincinnati Hills Christian has its top five back as well, led by senior Andy Ellison

Craig Baldwin, Middletown: Thesenior takes over the top spot for the Middies after a strong summer season.

Chase Conn, Mason: A junior, he's the defending Fort Ancient Valley Conference Buckeye golfer of the Boys' and girls' polls, C2

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Andrew Mock made the turn at Weatherwax, the site of the Division I district golf tournament Wednesday, at even par. Over the next nine holes, Mock required only nine putts and recorded five birdies on the way to a new Southwest District individual round record, a five-under-par, 67.

Leading by three strokes over Moeller after the front nine, St. Xavier - led by Mock's charge over the final nine holes - buried the competition and set a team district record with a final score of 290, 14 strokes better than runner-up, Moeller.

"Last year we won by 15 (strokes) and that definitely set the bar for this year and I think we did pretty good," said Mock, a senior and third~year player. Mock earned the medalist award ahead of defending district medalist and teammate Alex Martin, a senior who shot a 1-under 71 to finish as runnerup.

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in and saw (the score) up on the scoreboard. It feels great, especially since my team played well too," Mock said. "It wasn't all luck, but I did make as many putts as I have ever made in a round before."

Mock and St. Xavier weren't alone in setting records at Weatherwax. Ursuline's Kelsey linden schmidt shot a record 4-under-par 68. Lakota West broke the girls' team record with a score of 322. lindenschrnidt, a junior who finished fifth and third respectively in the past two state tournaments, opened her round 4-under after the first five holes. She won medalist honors and qualified for the state meet as an individual since her team did not finish in the top three.

'That was awesome to watch. I kept going back to check on her and she was just in the zone today," Ursuline coach Marianne Sohms said. "She's got a great workethic.

There's nobody that works any harder than she does, or wants it any more. She's just starting to come into her own."

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St. Xavier coach Brian Shircliff said he likes what he has seen from his team.

"I have just been · really impressed with how they have been preparing for every opportunity that they get," Shircliff said. '1t is real clear today that (the team's) preparation went a long way."

Said Mock: "We're peaking at the right time, we're excited."

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By Jarrod Ulrey Enquirer contributor

WCKBOURNE - Entering the final round in fourth and 14 strokes behind co-leaders Dublin Jerome and Upper Arlington and four behind Moeller, the St. Xavier golfteamknewitwasalongshotto capture the Division I state championship SatUrday at The Players Club at Foxfire Golf Course.

Led by the first-team all-state performance of senior Andrew Mock, the Bombers at least did their part in making up significant ground on the leaders.

Jeromeshota3lltowintheDivi- · sion I championship with a 634 after taking first in Division IT last year. Upper Arlington shot a 319 to hold on to second with a 642.

St. Xavier shot the second-best score in the final round with a 317 and finished third with a 654. Moeller finished fourth (668). .

"Our ultimate goal was to win state," said Mock, who shot a 78 Friday and 75 Saturday to finish third with a 153 to trail co-champions Jonathon Bowers of Columbus Watterson and Bryan Blake of Westerville Central (151). "We had

State goH a rough day (Friday), but we came back good today. I played really well today. I actually didn't even think about (how I was doing individually), so I'm actually pretty pleased."

St. Xavier senior Alex Martin earned second-team all-state honors as he was seventh with a 157 (80-77).

Also competing for the Bombers were junior Mark Burch (90-81, 171), senior Matt Bessler (90-84, 174) and junior Rob Stewart (89-93, 182).

"They just fought so hard today," St. Xavier coach Brian Shircliff said. "I'm so proud of them.

Alex Martin just played spectacular golf and Andrew Mock is quite a story. He ran cross country his freshman year and now is one of the elite golfers in the state."

Senior David Brellenthin shot an 83 for a two-day total of 167 that led Moeller, while seniorT!Ill Gusweiler (88-80) and junior Matt Reinhold (82-86) each shot a 1~. Junior Mark Reinhold (79-93, 172) and senior Mike Burns (89-86, 175) also

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Kings senior Alex Holroyde improved by nine strokes. He shot a de 79 for a two-day total of 167. Ross 0~ senior Matt Smith (89-87) finished tw with a 176.

In the girls' tournament, St. Ursula trailed Dublin Jerome by 12 strokes with a 360 after the first round of competition and could not make up the deficit The Bulldogs shot 361 to hold on to secnnd with a 721 behind the Celtics (695).l.akota West finished

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Batavia- 8,11 Braselton: Bethel-Tate- PJ. Canter; Clarl< Montesson- Many W1t~ns; COlerain - Kyle Nickson; Elder- Rob Hartmn: Falrssfleld - M1cllae1 Brown; Fenwtck- Ben Richardson: Finneytown - Sam Tia.·ell; Hamilton -Adam Latulippe, Joey Caldwell; Indian Hill -Jonathan Doyle, Steve Krehbtel, Chris Hjelm: Kings- Ty Robinson: lakota East- Atdan Javed. Nick Proud, Andrew OVmgton; Madefra - 81!1 Cardell; Mason- Chase Conn. Jeff Stevens: McNicl>olas- Michael Oberschm1<!t; Middletown - Chris Johnson: Moeller- Davtd Brellenthin, Mike Bums, Matt Reinllo!d; Mount Healthy- Chns ZtmO\'; Northwest- Justin Epure; Oak Hills- Jason Paff; Ross- Matt Hacker: St Xa.ier- Marl< Burth, Rob Stewart. Jake Daly, Man Bessler, Brandon DeCenso. Seven Hills- Austin Derkson, Simran Magowan, laeh Wood; Sycamore - Wes Denny, Rob Faulkner; Turpin - Ryan Oierl<es; Winton Woods - Matt Coope~ Wyoming- Elliott Moore, Andy Snyder.

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His team finished second in the Division II state tourna. ment. He was ( named Greater Cincinnati Golf Coaches Association Divisions 11-111 coach of the year.

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Batavia - Bill BraseKon; Bethel·Tate - PJ. Canter, Clarl< Montessori - Marty Wilkins; Colerain - Kyle Nickson; Elder- Rob Hartoin; Fairssfield - Michael Brown; Fenwick - Ben Richardson; Finneytawn- Sam Tldwell; Hamil· ton - Adam Latulippe. Joey Caldwell; Indian Hill -Jonathan Coyle. Stew Krehbiel, Chris Hjelm; Kings- Ty Robinson: Lakota East- Ai· dan Javed, Nick Proud, Andrew Ovington; Ma· deira - Bill Cardell; Mason - Chase Conn, Jeff Stevens; McNicholas- Michael Oberschmldl; Middletown - Chris Johnson; Moeller- Oavid Brellenlhin, Mike Bums, Matt Reinhold; Mount Healthy - Chris Zimov; Northwest- Justln Epure; Oak Hills- Jason Pall; Ross- Matt Hacker, St Xavier- Mark Burch, Rob Stewart, Jake Oaly, Matt Bessler, Brandon OeCanso; Seven Hills- Austln Oerl<· son, Silman Magowan, Zach Wood; Sycamore - Wes Oenny, Rob Faulkner, Turpin - Ryan Oierl<es; Winton Woods - Matt Cooper, Wyoming - Elliott Moore, Andy Snyder.

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Brian Shlrcllff

ST. XAVIER

ST. XAVIER

The senior led the area in scoring (36.4 avg). He finished seventh at state; was named Greater Cincinnati Golf Coaches Association Div. I player of the year.

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The senior finished 17th at the Div. II state meet with 8081-161. He was Division II sectional champion (75), third at districts (75) and averaged 37.5.

The senior helped lead Moeller to a fourth-place finish at the Div. I state event, shooting 168.

He was Glenview Sectional champion (71) and averaged 3 7. 5.

The junior helped lead Moeller to a fourth-place finish at the Div. I state level, shooting 172.

He was Glenview Sectional runnerup (73) and averaged 38.9.

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FENWICK

WYOMING

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The junior shot 73-78-151 to win the Division II state title and was Greater Cincinnati Golf Coaches Association Divisions II-III player of the year.

His team finished second in the Division II state tournament. He was named Greater Cincinnati Golf Coaches Association Divisions 11-111 coach of the year.

The senior finished third at the Division I state event, shooting 7875-153. He was district champion with a 67, and averaged 3 7.8 for the season.

The senior was a Div. I state qualifier, shooting 176. He finished third at districts with a 72, and finished sixth in area Div. I scoring average (37.9).

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The senior was a Division I state qualifier, shooting 167 for a top-25 finish. He was fourth at districts (73) and tied for fourth in the Glenview Sectional (74).

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The senior was named Greater Miami Conference player of the year. He shot 75 at the Dayton Division I sectional and 77 at districts, and averaged 3 7.8.

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The sophomore shot 77 at Division II sectionals and 78 at districts.

He shot 162 at state. His 3 7.2 average was second among area Divisions II-III golfers.

The junior was Division ll'district champion (72). He tied for eighth in the state (155), helping lead Wyoming to second place. He averaged 38.9.

The junior was Div. Ill sectional champ (70) and helped lead Seven Hills to sectional and district titles. He shot 167 at state and averaged 3 7.6.

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By Kyle Burch Community Press Staff Writer

by the play of this group of golfers, who he says have been looking forward to the state tournament all season.

The Crusaders figure to be in a tight race with St xavier, which finished first in the district tournament, Upper Arlington, and Dublin-Jerome.

Gusweiler knows that this team has an opportunity to bring the state title back to Moeller if it plays · · to its capability.

"We need to just keep the ball in play and not make any mental mistakes," Gusweiler said.

"On any given day any team KYLE BURCH/COMMUNilY PRESS STAFF could win, hopefully we can put it Tim Gusweiler concentrates on together that day."

KENWOOD - Tim Gusweiler, Mike Burns and David Brellenthin have been through this before.

The three seniors at Moeller helped lead the Crusaders'to a second-place showing last week at the district tournament at Weatherwax golf course.

Moeller's finishing score of 304 qualified the team for its fourth straight state tournament appearance.

Seeing as the three seniors have found themselves in this situation three years in a row, it's easy to understand the confidence they have in their abilities.

"I think we have one of the best teams in the state,"said Gusweiler, of Loveland. "We have as much depth as anyone else does."

Joining the three seniors in the Crusaders top five are cousins Mark and Matt Reinhold. The two Sycamore Township juniors posted team-best scores of74 and 75 in the district tournament Head coach Rick Bohne says that now with the pressure of advanciJ;lg to the state tournament is gone his team can relax and play its game.

"I think once you've gotten to state as an underclassmen, you always want to get back," Bohne said.

The state tournament will take ' •lace Friday and Saturday at Foxre golf course in Columbus.

The Crusaders played in a tour~ unent at Foxfire two weeks ago, ' :tcing fourth and adding to its , nfidence.

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