Shane Hoben (Boys 16-19) of Akron, OH, Kaitlin Neumann (Girls 16-19) of Valley City, OH, Jared Wilson (Boys 13-15) of Columbiana, OH, Alyssa Drehs (Girls 13-15) of Seville, OH, Donovan Morris (Boys 12) of Northfield Center, OH and Samantha Torres (Girls 12) of Olmsted Township, OH, won the 2014 Northern Ohio Junior Tours Kenny Novak Championship Thursday, July 31st at Club Walden in Aurora, Ohio
Hoben posted a final-round 72 for a two-day total of 149 and win in a sudden death playoff over Brian Irish of Painsville and Nolan Tisch of Smithville. Neumann had a final-round 75 for a two-day total of 152 and a 4 stroke victory over Theresa-Ann Jedra of Lexington and Gabby Minor of Canton. Wilson posted a 74 for a 3 stroke victory over Zak Supelak of Copley. Drehs scored a 79 to win by two strokes over Brooke Babbin and Jacinta Pikunas. Daul had an 80 on his way to a 12 stroke victory over Andrew Dauk of Jackson, OH. Torress won the Girls 12 Division with a score of 89.
The PUPS Tour had their 9-Hole Championship as well. Aaron Apticar of Uniontown won the Boys 11-12 with a 42. Robert Kimmel took the Boys 8-10 with a 45. Alea Griffith of Barberton won the Girls 11-12 with a 49. Cara Heisterkamp of Westlake was the Champion in the Girls 8-10 divison.
The Northern Ohio PGA Junior Tour has traditionally been a stepping-stone for many of today’s professional in the golf industry and collegiate stars. Some of the top names include Ryan Armour, Ben Curtis, Jason Dufner, and Kathleen Ekey.
FINAL RESULTS:
2014 NORTHERN OHIO PGA JUNIOR TOURS
KENNY NOVAK CHAMPIONSHIP
CLUB WALDEN, Aurora, Ohio
July 30 – 31, 2014
Boys 16-19
1. Shane Hoben, Akron, OH, *77-72-149 +5
1. Nolan Tisch, Smithville, OH, *74-75-149 +5
1. Brian Irish, Painesville, OH, *75-74-149 +5
4. Andrew DeLaat, Medina, OH, *78-76-154 +10
5. Cole Smith, Kent, OH, *79-78-157 +13
5. Luke Tanner, Sullivan, OH, *73-84-157 +13
7. Brett Brown, Sagamore Hills, OH, *81-77-158 +14
7. Donavan Ray, Warren, OH, *81-77-158 +14
9. Isaac Davidson, East Liverpool, OH, *82-77-159 +15
10. Christopher Sloe, Aurora, OH, *81-80-161 +17
11. Alexander Miday, Canton, OH, *84-78-162 +18
12. Bradley Miller, Hanoverton, OH, *83-80-163 +19
12. Tommy Lauer, University Heights, OH, *82-81-163 +19
12. Jacob Harrah, Newton Falls, OH, *79-84-163 +19
15. Mark Schlabach, Berlin, OH, *79-85-164 +20
16. Michael Furey, Twinsburg, OH, *86-80-166 +22
16. Kaleb Smith, Mansfield, OH, *81-85-166 +22
18. Paul Schumacher, Canton, OH, *81-87-168 +24
19. Christopher Utrup, Uniontown, OH, *89-81-170 +26
19. Ryan Sikora, Avon, OH, *86-84-170 +26
21. Michael Vallee, Chagrin Falls, OH, *84-89-173 +29
22. Bruce William Wiggins, Columbiana, OH, *84-91-175 +31
23. Zach Mandry, Solon, OH, *88-88-176 +32
23. Christopher Raguz, Chagrin Falls, OH, *88-88-176 +32
25. Connor Sherrill, Wadsworth, OH, *95-83-178 +34
26. Trevor Merril, Akron, OH, *90-89-179 +35
27. Cody Johnson, Streetsboro, OH, *90-91-181 +37
Girls 16-19
1. Kaitlin Neumann, Valley City, Oh, *77-75-152 +8
2. Theresa-Ann Jedra, Lexington, OH, *78-78-156 +12
2. Gabrielle (Gabby) Minor, Canton, OH, *75-81-156 +12
4. Malia Ebersberger, Akron, OH, *78-79-157 +13
5. Chloe McKinzie, Medina, Ohio, *83-80-163 +19
6. Christina Cooper, Canfield, OH, *83-82-165 +21
7. Bethany Miller, Canton, OH, *87-82-169 +25
7. Julia Goodson, Hudson, OH, *89-80-169 +25
9. Alexandra Metzger, Canton, OH, *83-87-170 +26
10. Abby Grospitch, North Royalton, OH, *85-86-171 +27
11. Erin Vlacovsky, Canton, OH, *84-88-172 +28
11. Ashleigh Rothacher, Stonecreek, OH, *84-88-172 +28
13. Macie Hysell, Ravenna, OH, *86-87-173 +29
14. Gina Harmon, Mantua, OH, *92-83-175 +31
15. Michele Whiteleather, Canfield, *85-95-180 +36
16. Samantha Burmeister, Avon, OH, *97-84-181 +37
17. Karly Morell, Brecksville, OH, *93-91-184 +40
18. Regina Reilly, Stow, OH, *94-91-185 +41
19. Madeline Thomas, Westlake, OH, *103-95-198 +54
Boys 13-15
1. Jared Wilson, Columbiana, OH, *73 +1
2. Michael Schnur, Kirtland Hills, OH, *78 +6
3. Mason Juersivich, Doylestown, OH, *79 +7
3. Adam Filo, Norton, OH, *79 +7
5. Ken Keller, Boardman, OH, *80 +8
6. Zachary Jacobson, Poland, OH, *81 +9
6. JT Forster, Fairlawn, OH, *81 +9
8. Zak Supelak, Copley, Ohio, *82 +10
8. John Burns, Aurora, OH, *82 +10
10. Wesley Neal, Westlake, OH, *83 +11
10. Braden Smith, Sterling, OH, *83 +11
12. Cole Christman, Canfield, OH, *85 +13
13. Johnny Merrill, Hudson, OH, *86 +14
14. Tyler Grabowski, Medina, OH, *88 +16
15. Matthew Flinchbaugh, Twinsburg, OH, *89 +17
16. Seulgiram Lee, Stow, OH, *96 +24
Boys 11-12
1. Donovan Morris, Northfield Center, OH, *92 +20
2. Andrew Dauk, Massillon, OH, *104 +32
Girls 13-15
1. Alyssa Drehs, Seville, OH, *79 +7
2. Jacinta Pikunas, Boardman, OH, *81 +9
2. Brooke Babbin, Uniontown, OH, *81 +9
4. Amanda Baker, Brooklyn, OH, *82 +10
4. Sierra Townsend, Louisville, OH, *82 +10
6. Shelby Lewis, Copley, OH, *83 +11
7. Katie McCarthy, Westlake, OH, *86 +14
8. Secilia Ho, Wadsworth, OH, *87 +15
9. Victoria Utrup, Uniontown, OH, *89 +17
10. Lauren Dauk, Massillon, OH, *90 +18
11. Chloe Wise, Kent, OH, *94 +22
12. Lauren Griggy, Akron, OH, *101 +29
13. Lauren Price, Akron, OH, *131 +59
Girls 11-12
1. Samantha Torres, Olmsted Township, OH, *89 +17
2. Iris Shin, Rocky River, OH, *90 +18
3. Julia Hofacker, Akron, OH, *105 +33
Boys 11-12 (9 Holes)
1. Aaron Apticar, Uniontown, OH, *42 +6
2. Max Crookston, Stow, OH, *48 +12
2. Mark Dilling, Canton, OH, *48 +12
4. Nathan Ryan, Akron, OH, *53 +17
Boys 8-10 (9 Holes)
1. Robert Kimmel, Shaker Heights, OH, *45 +9
2. Jacob Ryan, Akron, OH, *48 +12
3. Jason Neal, Westlake, OH, *49 +13
Girls 11-12 (9 Holes)
1. Alea Griffith, Barberton, OH, *49 +13
Girls 8-10 (9 Holes)
1. Cara Heisterkamp, Westlake, OH, *65 +29
2. Jade Gladue, Lyndhurst, OH, *73 +37
About Kenny Novak
Kenneth Novak loved the sport of golf. His accomplishments at the young age of 15 were so numerous that some intimated that he had the potential of being a professional golfer some day.
Success on the golf course was not a stranger to Kenny. Just before his death, he had taken second place in the Mohican Hills Junior Golf Tournament in Wooster. In 1978, 1981 and 1982, he was a finalist in the Plain Dealer Junior Golf Tournament, qualified for the world putting championship at Firestone Country Club in 1982, and was a junior club champion runner-up at Club Walden in 1981, as well as a junior and senior runner-up. He and his father, Richard, placed third in 1979, 1980 and 1981 at the Cleveland Athletic Club Father-Son Sports Day.
Kenny’s achievements were not limited to the golf course. From basketball, baseball and pole vaulting, to skiing, tennis and swimming, Kenny was an accomplished athlete.
Aurora was proud of Kenneth Novak. Teachers and coaches considered him a good, well-behaved student and promising athlete. His peers treasured his loyalty and friendship. The fact that Kenneth risked his life without hesitation in an attempt to save the life of a person drowning, speaks volumes of the impeccable character of a boy so young. Courage, determination and talent — just a few of Kenneth Novak’s many fine attributes.
