St. Charles Golf Finishes State Runner-Up

10/14/2025

AKRON – Led by junior Brady Barnum’s medalist performance, the Dublin Jerome boys golf team outlasted central Ohio rival St. Charles to capture its first Division I state title since 2019 and 10th overall on Oct. 13 at Firestone Country Club.

The Celtics edged St. Charles 578-580, holding off the Cardinals after having a five-stroke lead following the first round Oct. 12.

“We have so many great teams around the state and especially in the Central District,” Jerome coach Brad Sparling said. “We feel really fortunate to win. Our team played great. St. Charles played great. We were just blessed to come out on top. I’m really happy for the boys. They worked really hard. I’m super excited for them and (assistant) coach (Chris) Carlisle and our school.”

St. Charles junior Harry Hadden finished fourth (144) and Upper Arlington senior Will Mangas tied for fifth (145).

St. Charles senior Beckham Martin tied for 16th (150). It was the Cardinals’ best finish since placing second in 2016. “We felt all year that Jerome and St. Charles were two of the best teams, and we battled all year,” St. Charles coach Brian Unk said. “I’m happy for Jerome. They have a great program. Our boys fought hard. We had a tough start yesterday and a tough middle of the round today, but I’m proud of their effort. ... At one point today we were 12 shots back and came back and cut it to two. It was a good season.”

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