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Thunderhawks Finish Tied for Sixth in Ohio!

Posted on: October 20, 2026
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OHSAA Division I State Championships | Tied for 6th Place

What a season for Lakota East Girls Golf!

The Thunderhawks capped off their remarkable 2026 campaign with a sixth-place tie at the OHSAA Division I State Championships, held October 12–13 at NCR Country Club.

Junior standout Jenna Schmidt led the East contingent, earning a ninth-place individual tie with rounds of 72 and 74 for a two-day total of 146. Schmidt's performance provided another impressive achievement in a season that included GMC Golfer of the Year honors and the conference individual championship.

East finished with a team total of 644, with Sydney Phan shooting 160, Kenzi Blankenship 166, Emily Gruber 172 and Tyler Loving 184.

The state appearance was the program's first since 2019 and capped a championship season that included East's third GMC title and a runner-up finish at the district tournament.

Head coach Brady Webb praised his players' determination and resilience throughout the state competition, emphasizing the team's refusal to quit when facing adversity.

The Thunderhawks have plenty to celebrate following one of the program's most memorable seasons, highlighted by a conference championship and a top-six finish in Ohio!

FINAL: Tied for sixth at OHSAA Division I State Championships. Season complete.

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