2026 OHSAA State Golf Championships
Alter Leads Southwest’s Team Title Pursuit as High School Season Concludes
Two individual state champions, two team runner-up finishes and a memorable conclusion to the high school season.
Twelve teams and 12 individual qualifiers represented the Southwest District at the 2026 OHSAA State Golf Championships, held October 11–13. The week produced two individual state champions, two team runner-up finishes and several noteworthy performances from golfers who advanced through Heatherwoode.
As expected, Alter’s boys made a strong run at another Division II championship. The Knights’ pursuit of a fifth consecutive state title ultimately fell five strokes short, with River View claiming the championship, 600–605, at Firestone Country Club’s North Course. Alter opened with a 305 to lead by five strokes, then improved to 300 in the final round. River View, however, surged with a closing 290 to secure the title.
Matthew Kreusch led Alter with consecutive rounds of 75, finishing sixth individually at 150. Luke Ondulick tied for seventh at 151, followed by Miles Hein at 153, Teagan Moore at 154 and Tommy Priefer at 160. Although the championship streak ended, the Knights finished 19 strokes clear of third-place St. Clairsville. Fellow Southwest qualifier Roger Bacon placed fifth at 642, led by Blake Rohling’s 152.
Other State Championship Highlights
Hartung Captures Division II Girls Title
Madeira junior Ellie Hartung won the Division II girls championship at Firestone’s Fazio Course, shooting 68–71 for a one-under-par 139 and a three-stroke victory. Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy’s Sophia Fink finished fourth at 146, while Houston’s Delaney White tied for 10th at 154. Madeira placed fourth in the team standings at 711, and Arcanum finished 12th at 820, led by Sadie Waldo’s 177.
Kastner Closes with 67 to Win Division III
Seven Hills senior Matia Kastner captured the Division III boys individual championship at NorthStar Golf Club with rounds of 71–67. His six-under-par 138 earned a four-stroke victory. Seven Hills finished seventh as a team at 672. National Trail placed 10th at 694 after improving by 30 strokes in the final round, with Joshua Brubaker tying for 12th individually at 151. Minster’s Max Voisard finished 17th at 154, and Cincinnati Country Day freshman Griffin Long placed 21st at 157.
St. Xavier Earns Division I Runner-Up Honors
At NCR Country Club’s South Course, St. Xavier finished second at 599 behind Dublin Jerome’s 574. Sophomore Zac McGrath led the Bombers with rounds of 73–71, placing fourth individually at 144. Lakota East finished ninth at 635, with Brody Hayes tying for 10th at 148, while Moeller placed 11th at 645. Among the Southwest’s individual qualifiers, Loveland’s Casey Kopecky shot 152, Milford’s Brock Shuluga finished at 159 and Bellbrook’s Brody Seitz posted 164.
Strong Finishes on NCR’s North Course
Lakota East led the Southwest’s Division I girls teams with a sixth-place finish at 644, followed by Sycamore in seventh at 654 and Anderson in 10th at 691. Lakota East’s Jenna Schmidt tied for ninth individually at 146. Springboro’s Elise Dunkle and Sycamore freshman Savanna Blackmore tied for 12th at 150, while Anderson’s Aubrey Lunn tied for 15th at 151. Lebanon’s Olivia Donovan closed with a 72 for a 155 total, and Milford’s Ellie Fight finished at 172. Olentangy’s Jodie Han won the individual title with a remarkable 64–65—129, while Magnificat took the team championship.
Additional Division II Boys Finishes
Wilmington’s Gunnar Martin tied for 13th with rounds of 76–77 for 153. Versailles senior Ethan Phlipot finished 56th at 174.
Complete Team & Individual Scores
Each link includes the final two-round team standings and individual results.
- Division I Boys — Team & Individual Scores
NCR Country Club • South Course - Division I Girls — Team & Individual Scores
NCR Country Club • North Course - Division II Boys — Team & Individual Scores
Firestone Country Club • North Course - Division II Girls — Team & Individual Scores
Firestone Country Club • Fazio Course - Division III Boys — Team & Individual Scores
NorthStar Golf Club
