Kalida
Division III
Conference: Putnam County League
Coach: Brian Wehri (first season)
Returning 2023 letter winners: Grace Schroeder (junior), Madison Ricker (junior), Kylie Peck (sophomore)
Promising newcomers: Ella Stechschulte (senior), Aubree Sickles (freshman), Emma Vonderembse (senior)
Lincolnview
Division II
Conference: Northwest Conference
Coach: Briana Geiger
2023 record: 2-8 in 9-hole matches
Returning 2023 letter winners: Lilly Holdgreve (junior), Eme Renner (sophomore), Grace Custer (sophomore), Nevada Seabold (sophomore)
Promising newcomers: Avery Zielke (freshman), Ellie Mueller (sophomore), Gwen Goins (freshman), Lindsay Hatcher (senior)
Coach’s analysis: “With another young team and good numbers, we’ll be looking to put the effort in early to improve and make a run in the sectional tournament at the end of the season. The girls are hardworking and want to be successful. I’m looking forward to seeing what they can accomplish.”
Miller City
Division II
Conference: Putnam County League
Coach: Todd Pester (fourth season)
2023 record: 19-7
Returning 2023 letter winners: Anna Keeler (junior), Isabella Pittman (junior), Josie Schnipke (sophomore), Anna Lammers (sophomore)
Promising newcomers: Marissa Carr (senior)
Coach’s analysis: “Our girls program looks to start where it left off in the 2023 season by making it to the district event. Despite losing Chelsea Erford, the team has a lot of potential. With Marissa Carr coming back to the team for her senior year, we have a solid team that should compete. The only weakness is the girls not playing enough golf during the summer, so the first few weeks could be challenging, but they should hit their stride by September. By the end of the season, we’re hopeful for a strong finish and a potential district appearance.”
Wapakoneta
Division I
Conference: Western Buckeye League
Coach: Blasia Moyler (first season)
2023 league finish: fourth place
Returning 2023 letter winners: Grace LaMarr (senior), Lauren Miller (senior), Emily Klopfenstein (junior), Mya Selby (sophomore), Avah Manbeck (sophomore)
Promising newcomers: Hannah Lee (sophomore), Maci Neumeier (freshman), Laren Palmer (sophomore)
Coach’s analysis: “I’m excited to see our team grow and compete this season. We return many players who are ready to build on their progress from last year and they have done a great job of helping our younger players get acclimated. We are capable of being competitive in every match.”
