The Kenston Bombers and Chardon Boys Golf team played in the WRC conference tournament on Sept. 12 at Quail Hollow Golf Course.
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The Kenston Bombers and Chardon Boys Golf team played in the WRC conference tournament on Sept. 12 at Quail Hollow Golf Course.
On a challenging lay out, the Bombers finished third and the Hilltoppers fourth in the conference tournament.
Finishing third at the tournament led the Bombers to a runners up finish in the WRC conference for the season.
After the Tournament, Bombers first year head coach Jim Cerha discussed the great improvement the Bombers Boys Golf team made this season.
“Throughout the season they have improved a ton, had a really good record coming in (to the conference tournament),” said Coach Cerha.
After the Bombers went 2-9 in 2023, Coach Cerha led his team to an amazing turn around as the Bombers are currently 10-4 on the season.
Individually, leading the Bombers at the WRC Conference Tournament was senior Nolan Gelin and junior Brady Baran who both shot 85 and finished tied for fourth place.
Afterward, Baran and Gelin discussed the tournament and the season.
Baran said that he enjoyed the conference tournament and was happy with his back nine performance, shooting a 41.
Gelin, who shot a 41 on the front nine, said his short pitch shots from around 30 yards out were working well throughout the round.
Overall this season, Gelin said that he has been playing well.
“I’ve been pretty consistent this entire season, I haven’t had any really bad rounds, really good rounds, just pretty consistent, like high 30s and low 40s,” said Gelin.
In addition to a successful WRC conference tournament, Bombers Boys Golf had a busy week, playing in three additional matches.
In a 165-206 victory over the Eastlake North Rangers on Sept. 9, the Bombers were led by Gelin who shot a 38. Also, leading the Bombers were Owen Ryan (40) and Austin Stephens (41).
Then, on Sept. 10, sophomore Hunter Yates guided the Bombers to a 158-200 win over the Rangers as he carded a 36. Also, leading the Bombers in the second match of the week with the Rangers were Ryan (40), Gelin (40), Baran (42), and Stephens (43).
Earlier in the week, the Bombers as well as the Hilltoppers previewed Quail Hollow when they competed in the NDCL Lion Classic on September 8th.
In the Lion Classic, the Bombers top finishers were Baran (81), Gelin (82), and Yates (85).
Also, in the Lion Classic, Chardon Hilltoppers golfer, Ty Roediger, shot a 77 and then went on to finish fifth later in the week at the WRC conference tournament.
The host school for the Lion Classic, NDCL, was led by sophomore Lincoln Miller who shot 80. Also, leading the Lions were Michael Jaycic (83), Nolan Dumermuth (85), and Tony Petrie (85).
Winning the NDCL Lion Classic were the Chagrin Falls Tigers who had three golfers shoot in the 70s.
Charlie Pollock finished second in the Lion Classic with a 72. Also, Noah Risman shot a 76, Jack Watson added a 79, and Henry Cimperman carded an 80 to claim victory.
The Tigers have had a great season, compiling a 7-2 record and also winning the Preseason CVC Tournament. Also, Tigers golfer Jack Watson took first place at the Gilmour Invitational, shooting a 73.
As the OHSAA playoffs begin, the Tigers will look to return to the state tournament for the third year in a row, following 4th place finishes in 2022 and 2023.
The OHSAA Golf Sectional Tournament gets underway on Sept. 23 at Quail Hollow.
