The 2023 Ohio High School Athletic Association Golf Season Ends with Highs and Lows for Cincinnati Area Athletes

The 2023 Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) golf season came to a close at the Ohio State University golf course, leaving Cincinnati area athletes with mixed emotions. While the tournament didn’t end with a bang, several individuals stood out and achieved personal milestones.

Lakota East Senior, Clare Yeazell, Ends High School Career on a Bittersweet Note

Under a dreary sky and with a slow drizzle, Lakota East senior Clare Yeazell reflected on her final high school golf outing. “Today I started off really strong. I felt good about it, but the pressure got to me a bit,” she said.

Yeazell, the Southwest district champion, had a chance at first place after day one, with a score of 72, just five strokes behind the leader. However, a tough second day pushed her down to seventh place, finishing ten strokes back. Despite this, Yeazell’s combined total of 146 strokes earned her a spot in the top 10 and second-team All-Ohio honors.

Now that her high school career has ended, Yeazell looks forward to playing golf at the University of Indianapolis, leaving high school in the past and focusing on her future.

Elder Junior, Cayse Morgan, Makes Impressive State Tournament Appearance

Cayse Morgan, an Elder junior, had high hopes for the state tournament as he made his second appearance in the competition. Although he didn’t win, Morgan felt proud of his performance, stating, “I had the chance to compete and, yeah, I mean, I didn’t win, but I had a good chance.”

Morgan finished third overall, with a combined score of 142, which would have been enough for first place in previous years. He remained focused on his achievements and is eager to take on the state tournament once again in his senior year, aiming to win the title.

Springboro Team Struggles, but Gavin Augenstein Excels Individually

The Springboro team qualified for the state tournament but had a disappointing weekend, finishing eighth overall. However, senior Gavin Augenstein stood out individually, tying for fifth place with a combined score of 145. Augenstein’s impressive performance, with six birdies over two days, earned him first-team All-Ohio honors.

Results

Boys Team Results:

1. Anthony Wayne – 598
2. Hoban – 601
3. Olen. Liberty – 610
4. Upper Arlington – 612
5. Columbus DeSales – 617
6. St. Xavier – 628
7. St. Ignatius – 633
8. Springboro – 635
9. Mass. Jackson – 640
10. Hudson – 646
11. Lakota East – 656
12. Green – 663

Individual Boys Results – Top 10:

1. Logan Sutto (Anthony Wayne) – 135
2. Vaughn Harber (Columbus DeSales) – 136
3. Cayse Morgan (Elder) – 142
4. Brady Catalano (Upper Arlington) – 142
5. Gavin Augenstein (Springboro) – 145
6. Luke Wagner (Dublin Coffman) – 145
7. Bradley Chill (St. Ignatius) – 146
8. Liam Curtis (Roosevelt) – 146
9. Ray Dress (Hoban) – 147
10. Sam Fauver (Hudson) – 147

Girls Team Results:

1. Dub. Jerome – 597
2. Magnificat, New Albany – 608
3. Medina Highland – 629
4. Sycamore – 633
5. Springboro – 657
6. Hudson – 663
7. Ursuline Academy – 668
8. Hoover – 669
9. Toledo St. Ursula Academy – 681
10. Granville – 686
11. Perrysburg – 700

Individual Girls Results – Top 10:

1. Mia Hammond (New Albany) – 136
2. Alexa Prettyman (Dublin Jerome) – 143
3. Isabella Goyette (Medina Highland) – 143
4. Skylar Dean (Olentangy Orange) – 143
5. Sydney Deal (Perrysburg) – 143
6. Meadow Tian (Olentangy) – 145
7. Clare Yeazell (Lakota East) – 146
8. Emerson Purcell (New Albany) – 147
9. Cammy Reed (Magnificat) – 148
10. Ellie Ryu (Dublin Jerome) – 149

Overall, the 2023 OHSAA golf season brought both highs and lows for Cincinnati area athletes. Despite the mixed outcomes, these young golfers showed determination and skill on the course, leaving a mark in the state tournament.

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