Berkshire’s boys’ golf team has its sights set on winning the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division title this fall.
The Badgers return three starters from last season and five other letter-winners.
“I think we have a team that can compete for a Valley Division title,” said Berkshire 26th-year coach Dave List. “We just need to see more consistency in all aspects of the game from top to bottom. The work ethic and talent is there.”
Berkshire returns three all-conference performers from last year including second-team selection Aiden Pollock and honorable mention honorees Jake Patterson and Mario Romagni.
Pollock, a junior, averaged 47.3 strokes per nine holes and 96.5 per 18 last fall. Patterson, a sophomore, averaged 44.3 and 88.1, and Romagni, a junior, averaged 48.2 and 98.5.
“Aiden splits time between soccer and golf. He’s a good athlete with a good feel for the game,” List said. “Jake is an outstanding young player. He has the perfect demeanor for golf and has very few weaknesses in his game. He has a very bright future. Mario has been on the cusp of having a breakout high school career and I see him starting to see consistent signs of an all-league caliber player.”
The Badgers added junior Trent Hornak to the lineup and senior Ethan Martin, juniors Kyle Rolf and Gavin Hipp, and freshman Seth Kellogg compete for varsity playing time.
“Trent is a very talented athlete, who also plays soccer. He has a fluid swing and once he gets more experience he will have some success,” List said. “All these players have potential to contribute this season.”
