Sycamore captured the OHSAA Southwest District Girls Division I Championship on Tuesday at Heatherwoode Golf Club, posting a team score of 323 to win by six strokes and earn the program's fifth trip to the State Championship since 2020.

A field of 16 teams and 96 golfers competed on Heatherwoode's 5,364-yard, par-71 layout. The championship began with temperatures in the lower 40s before warming into the low 70s under bright skies and calm winds. Lakota East finished second with a 329, while Anderson claimed the third and final team berth at 338. Badin narrowly missed advancing, finishing one stroke back at 339.

Sycamore freshman Savanna Blackmore earned medalist honors with an even-par 71, one stroke ahead of Lakota East junior Jenna Schmidt. Blackmore's round led the Aviators to the District title, with Lucia Hardison adding an 81, Allison Ward an 85 and Marley Brumfield an 86 to complete the four counting scores.

Lebanon senior Olivia Donovan and Milford junior Ellie Fight shared the top score among players not on qualifying teams, each shooting 76 to secure State berths. Springboro senior Elise Dunkle and St. Ursula Academy senior Brooke Roettker finished at 77, requiring a playoff for the final qualifying position. Dunkle prevailed to earn the last trip to State.

A District Championship Ace

Springboro sophomore Emma Knost added an unforgettable highlight to the championship by recording a hole-in-one on Heatherwoode's par-3 17th hole.

Miami Valley Golf extends its appreciation to our outstanding volunteers, the City of Springboro, the Miami Valley Cable Council and Heatherwoode Golf Club for their commitment to the next generation of golfers and their hospitality during the Girls Division I District Championship. Special thanks also go to Golf Course Superintendent Dan Walther, General Manager Matt Starr, PGA, and their staffs for helping make the championship possible.