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DICK'S Sporting Goods Honors GMC Boys Golf Standouts
DICK'S Sporting Goods appreciates excellence in a wide variety of sports. Greater Miami Conference Boys Golf now steps into DSG's spotlight for special recognition.
In the recently completed two-day, 36-hole conference tournament, Lakota East senior Brody Hayes distinguished himself as the "Best of the Best" by earning medalist honors with a scorching 36-hole total of 138. Besting his nearest competitor, Lakota West's Griffin Wullenweber, by six strokes, Hayes was recognized as the GMC Boys Golf "Athlete of the Year."
A four-year varsity golfer for the Thunderhawks, Hayes has earned All-Conference honors each year of his high school career, with the last three seasons finding him selected to the First Team All-GMC squad.
Brody Hayes - Lakota East Thunderhawks GMC Boys Golf "Athlete of the Year"
(Photo compliments of Sycamore Athletic Department)
Greater Miami Conference head golf coaches gather at the conclusion of the league championships to compare notes, assess the conference season, and collectively recognize the achievements of their peers. These recognitions may be based on overall program success, such as championships won, or they may be bestowed upon coaches whose programs have demonstrated significant progress and development that may not necessarily be reflected on the scorecard.
As the dust settled on the 2026 GMC Boys Golf season and conference tournament, both philosophies were evident in the league's "Coach of the Year" selections. Chosen by their fellow head coaches, Keith Brackenridge of the GMC Champion Mason Comets and Jay Tilton of the Princeton Vikings shared Coach of the Year honors.
Mason Brings Home GMC Boys Golf Title
Press Release and Graphics compliments of Mason SID Dan Hilen:
MASON BOYS GOLF CAPTURES 2026 GMC CHAMPIONSHIP
Comets Edge Lakota East by Two Strokes to Claim Program's Sixth GMC Crown
MASON, Ohio — September 16, 2026 — The Mason Boys Golf team is once again on top of the Greater Miami Conference!
The Comets captured the 2026 GMC Championship following two days of outstanding golf, September 15–16 at Glenview Golf Course. Mason finished with a 36-hole team total of 606, edging runner-up Lakota East by just two strokes at 608.
The victory marks the sixth GMC championship in Mason Boys Golf program history, adding another conference crown to the Comets' tradition of success.
The championship was a true team achievement for Mason. All six Comet golfers contributed a counting score during at least one of the tournament's two rounds, providing the depth necessary to bring the GMC trophy home.
Mason opened the championship with a 302 on Tuesday, taking a one-stroke advantage over Lakota East's 303 into Wednesday's final round.
The Comets quickly extended their lead on Day 2, building a 10-shot advantage early in the round. The Thunderhawks, however, mounted a strong back-nine charge and eventually pulled even with Mason with only a few holes remaining.
With the GMC championship hanging in the balance, the Comets responded.
Mason's four counting golfers played the 18th hole in a combined 2-under par, providing the decisive finishing touches to a memorable two-stroke championship victory.
GMC Boys Golf Championship Set For September 15th and 16th
The Greater Miami Conference Boys Golf Championship Tournament is set for Tuesday, September 15th and Wednesday, September 16th at Glenview Golf Course. Tee times are scheduled to begain at 8:00 AM. Defending champions are the Lakota West Firebirds, who won the conference title two of the past three seasons.
DICK'S Sporting Goods Honors Girls GMC Golf Standouts
DICK'S Sporting Goods appreciates the accomplishments of all sports be contested within the Greater Miami Conference. In this circumstance, DSG honors the participants within the GMC Girls Golf programs. In the recently contested league championship tournament held at Walden Ponds Golf Course, Lakota East junior phenom, Jenna Schmidt tallied a two-day of 145 to capture medalist honors. On the srength of being "the best of the best" Jenna Schmidt was selected by the GMC head coaches as the conference "Player of the Year" for 2026. Schmidt finds herself on the first-team All-GMC squad for the second consecutive year and currently sports at 36.7 stroke average over a 153 total holes palyed at this point.
Jenna Schmidt - Lakota East GMC Girls Golf "Athlete of the Year"
(Photo compliments of Sycamore Athletic Department)
In recognition of her hard work and program development efforts, Hamilton "Big Blue" Head Girls Golf Coach Susanne Huber was selected by her peers as the GMC "Coach of the Year." Coach Huber becomes the first Hamilton High School Head Girls Golf Coach to earn this honor in more than 22 years, a testament to the steady growth and progress of the Big Blue program under her leadership.
While many of her contributions take place behind the scenes, Coach Huber's commitment to building a competitive and positive program has not gone unnoticed by her fellow head coaches. Through her dedication to student-athlete development, promotion of the sport, and continued efforts to strengthen the Hamilton girls golf program, she has earned the respect and admiration of her colleagues throughout the conference. This well-deserved recognition reflects both the progress of the program and the positive impact Coach Huber has made on her student-athletes and the GMC girls golf community.
Susanne Huber - Hamilton "Big Blue" GMC Girls Golf "Coach of the Year"
(Photo compliments of the Sycamore Athletic Department)
GMC First Team All-Conference Performers
(Photo compliments of Sycamore Athleteic Deaprtment)
Lakota East Captures GMC Girls Golf Title
Press Release submitted by Lakota East's Dan Hilen:
The Lakota East Girls Golf Team Is Back on Top of the Greater Miami Conference!
The Lakota East girls golf team captured the 2026 Greater Miami Conference Championship following two outstanding days of competition on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 8-9, at Walden Ponds Golf Course.
The championship is the third GMC title in program history and the first for Lakota East since 2019. The Hawks' victory also ended Sycamore's four-year run atop the conference and added another memorable chapter to the East girls golf program.
Leading the championship charge was junior standout Jenna Schmidt, who delivered a tremendous performance on the conference's biggest stage. Schmidt fired a two-day total of 145 to claim individual medalist honors and earn the distinction of 2026 GMC Golfer of the Year.
Schmidt's championship performance highlighted an impressive team effort by the Hawks, who rose to the occasion throughout the two-day event and brought the GMC trophy back to Lakota East for the first time in seven years.
The 2026 crown joins East's previous GMC championships in 2017 and 2019, giving the program three conference titles.
For Lakota East, the victory represents the culmination of a terrific season marked by hard work, consistency, and outstanding play throughout the lineup. The Hawks entered the conference tournament with championship aspirations and delivered when it mattered most.
Congratulations to the Lakota East girls golf team and Head Coach Brady Webb, your 2026 Greater Miami Conference Champions!
Baumspage Link for Complete Tournament Scores: Baumspage GMC Girls Golf Tourney Link
Lakota East Girls Golf - GMC Champions
(Photo compliments of Sycamore Athletic Department)
