Jurenovich winner of Junior event

SOLON — Katie Jurenovich of Warren won the 16-18 girls age division championship in the 2007 Northern Ohio Westfield Junior PGA Championship Thursday at Hawthorne Valley Country Club.

Jurenovich, 18, fired a final-round 78 to go with her opening 77 for a two-day total of 155 and an 11-stroke win over Ariel Witmer of North Lima, who finished with 87-79—166.

Jurenovich qualified for the 32nd national Westfield Junior PGA Championship July 11-14 at Westfield Group Country Club in Westfield Center.

Katie Rogner of Fowler placed seventh with 85-89—174, while Jennifer Hudock of Canfield tied for 12th place with 100-91—191.

John Burke of Bay Village won the boys 16-18 title by beating Richie Schembechler of Massillon on the first playoff hole, after both tied at 76-71—147 and 78-69—147.

Youngstown’s Paul Cene was tied for 15th with 80-77—157, while Jacob Detec of Girard was tied for 28th with 84-82—166.

In the girls 12-and-under division, Haylee Harford of Leavittsburg won by two strokes with 56-50—96 over Danielle Nicholson of Geneva, who had 48-50—98.

In the boys 12-and-under division, Ryan Fowler of Warren was 10th with 51-52—103.

The winner was Chase Johnson of Barberton with 38-40—78.