Sports briefs

Poland golfers best 2009 state champions

The Poland girls varsity golf team defeated defending state champion Notre Fame Cathedral Latin 166-174 at Fowler’s Mill in Chesterland.

Poland’s Allison Mitzel and Maria Mancini had the best scores of the day with 37s.

Giana DiBenedetto carded a 45 and Christine Bilas shot a 47.

Notre Dame’s Emily Jereb led her team by shooting a 39.

Poland and Canfield golf teams face off

The Poland girls golf team shot a 157 against Canfield’s 171 Aug. 25 at the Mill Creek South Course back nine.

Maria Mancini led the way for Poland with a 36. Allison Mitzel shot a 38, while Christine Bilas carded a 41. Giana DiBenedetto was close behind with a 42. Melinda Hannon carded a 49 and Natalie Rivello added a 53.

Canfield’s junior varsity golf team won their match against Poland Aug. 25 at Mill Creek South front nine with a score of 207-229.

Poland’s Chloe Snider was the lead scorer for the team with a 51. Rachel Sines shot a 56 and Rachel Jeswald was close behind with a 58. Jacki Lendi and Alexa Granitto carded 64s.

Bulldog 100 raffle offers big prize

The Poland All-Sports Booster Club will conduct a Bulldog 100, a maximum 100-ticket raffle with a chance to win up to $3,500.

Tickets are $100 each. The winning tickets — one $3,500 first place, two $500 second places and five $100 third places — will be drawing at halftime of the East High game on Oct. 15. Call David Thompson 330-314-8619 or Debbie Ruehs 330-757-3153.