CLEVELAND, Ohio — Last season, OHSAA boys golf was dominated by seniors. In Division I, seniors took the first nine spots. However, this season, the underclassmen could rule.

That group could include Hudson’s Ben Fauver, Archbishop Hoban’s Ben Berridge in Division I, and Independence’s Kaden Schuette in Division II.

Will they lead the charge in 2025? Will others lead the way?

We will get answers to those questions in October when the state tournaments happen at various locations around Ohio. Until then, here are the cleveland.com Preseason All-Stars for the 2025 season:

First Team

Ben Berridge, Archbishop Hoban, Jr.: Berridge’s 159 at the Division I state tournament last season helped the Hoban to capture team title. Berridge finished 29th individually, one of five Knights in the top 30.

Ben Fauver, Hudson, Jr.: Fauver was the top sophomore at the NCR Country Club – South Course during the Division I state tournament. He shot a 154 to finish 18th and helped the Explorers to finish fifth in the team race.

Tommy Kinder, Revere, Jr.: Kinder shot a 159 that had him tied for 29th at the Division I state tournament. As a sophomore, he was fifth in his class.

Noah Riseman, Chagrin Falls, Jr.: Risman finished 27th at the Division II state tournment at Firestone Golf Club – North Course. He fired a 165 in helping the Tigers to finish fourth in the team race.

Kaden Schuette, Independence, Jr.: Schuette finished 21st with his 160 at NorthStar Golf Club at the Division III state tournament.

Alexander Stiegele, St. Ignatius, Sr.: Stiegele was the lone Wildcat in the Division I state tournament last season. He carded a 156 that placed him 23rd.

Second Team

Owen Adelman, Chagrin Falls, Sr.: Adelman finished tied for 33rd in last season’s Division II state tournament, with a 166 (82-84).

Jerry Du, Hudson, Jr.: Du’s 163 (78-85) placed him i39th in the Division I state tournament and helped the Explorers to finish fifth in the team race.

Wren Spires, Medina, Jr.: Spires shot a 171 in the Division I state tournament, finishing 56th. He finished second in the Northern Ohio PGA Junior 16-19 age this summer.

Cameron Stafford, Medina, Sr.: Stafford shot a 164 (42nd place) in the Division I state tournament. He helped the Bees to finish 10th in the team standings.

Jack Watson, Chagrin Falls, Sr.: Watson shot a 165 (82-83) to finish 29th at the Division II state tournament. It helped the Tigers finish fourth.

Honorable Mention

Barrett Atchison, Hudson, Jr.

Leo Carey, Brecksville-Broadview Heights, Sr.

Kevin Dang, Hawken, Sr.

Oliver Huff, Stow-Munroe Falls, Jr.

Bennett Johnson, University School, Sr.

James Morgan, Southeast, Sr.

Dylan Phillips, West Geauga, Soph.

Travis Ropelewski, Bay, Sr.

Anthony Spain, Walsh Jesuit, Sr.

Declan West, Medina, Soph.

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