By Susan Jenior

Staff Writer

The Kent Roosevelt boys golf program hosts their annual Rough Rider Invitational on Friday and Saturday at Windmill Lakes Golf Club in Ravenna.

Schools competing include Aurora, Hudson, Hoban, Chagrin Falls, Bellbrook (Dayton), Dublin Jerome, Revere, Olmsted Falls, Strongsville, Stow, Green, Walsh, Nordonia, Wadsworth, St. Edward, St. Vincent-St. Mary, University School and Toledo St. Francis.

The event welcomes some of the best teams in Ohio, offering a preview of the Division I sectional and district tournaments later in September.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK

GREAT EFFORT FROM G-MEN

Garfield came close to topping Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference league-leader Brookfield at Sugar Bush Golf Club in Garrettsville. The G-Men fired a 190, with a solid score from medalist Landon Gedeon (43). Brookfield clipped Garfield by five strokes as the visiting team improved to 6-0 for the season. Garfield is now 4-5 in league play and 5-7 overall.

A NEW RECORD

Lake Center Christian fired its lowest score for nine holes in school history, a 157, against fellow Portage Trail Conference competitor Southeast at the Pirates’ home course of Olde Dutch Mill. The visitors’ Dylan Maninga and Jacob Rainieri each carded a pair of 37s, 1-over-par, to lead the Tigers. Southeast’s best was fired by James Morgan, a 41.

MOGADORE

The Wildcats shot a solid 159 at Paradise Lake Country Club led by Lucas Butler’s 35 and Kyle Gardner’s 38, but still lost to PTC league member Warren JFK. JFK’s Andrew Freudenberg scored a 1-under-par 34 to earn medalist honors.

SOUTHEAST

The Pirates’ Gracie Westover led her team with a 42 in a close victory over Ursuline (199-202). The win moved Southeast to 8-1 overall this season.

MEDALISTS OF THE WEEK

ANNA DRAGO

Drago (50) led the Rovers over Akron North (216 to 252) at Sunny Hill Golf Course in Brimfield. The Rovers continue to enjoy a solid season, standing a 6-3 overall in their second year.

COURTNEY EVERT

COURTNEY EVERT

Evert, of Streetsboro, carded a 45 to lead the Rockets in a match over Springfield at the Spartans’ home, Chenoweth Golf Club in Akron. Streetsboro won the match 204-237.

BRYCE CANNON

Cannon’s 3-over-par 38 helped lead Field to a victory over Metro Athletic Conference member Woodridge at Brookledge Golf Course in Cuyahoga Falls. Woodridge carded a final score 183. Field is now 2-4 in conference play.

MADDIE KOST

Kost continued her solid play (2-over-par 38) to lead Kent Roosevelt (169) over Stow (175) at Fox Den Golf Course in Stow. Ashlyn Leavery added a 40 for the Lady Riders.

GOLF SCHEDULE

(Note: Schedules change frequently due to weather and transportation. Spectators should call ahead to verify the match is confirmed.)

THIS WEEK IN BOYS GOLF

TUESDAY — Waterloo @ Sebring, LaBrae @ Garfield, Warren JFK @ Rootstown, Southeast @ Newton Falls. Norton @ Field, Badger @ Windham.

WEDNESDAY — Garfield @ Champion, Rootstown @ Cuyahoga Falls, Field @ Coventry.

THURSDAY — Cardinal @ Garfield, St. Thomas @ Southeast, Cloverleaf @ Streetsboro, Windham @ Chalker.

FRIDAY — Aurora @ Kent Invitational, Field @ Springfield.

SATURDAY — Aurora @ Kent Invitational.

THIS WEEK IN GIRLS GOLF

TUESDAY — Streetsboro @ Norton.

WEDNESDAY — Southeast @ St. Thomas, Minerva @ Rootstown, Kent @ Nordonia, Streetsboro @ CVCA.

THURSDAY — Lake Center @ Rootstown, Kent @ Green, Streetsboro @ Twinsburg, Southeast @ LaBrae.

SATURDAY — Kent, Aurora @ Suburban League Tourney #3, Southeast @ Mahoning Golf Classic.