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The Division II state golf tournaments wrapped up on Monday at Firestone Country Club in Akron.
After winning the district title last week, the Poland boys golf team ended the season with a fourth-place finish at Firestone's North Course, while Bulldogs senior Matthew Morrone finished fourth individually against the 72-man field.
The Bulldogs shot 627 (323-304) over two days, finishing 27 shots behind state champion Warsaw River View. Morrone opened with a 4-over 76 in the first round on Sunday, but closed out the tournament on a tear with a 3-under 69 on Monday.
Junior Nick Dipasqua shot 156 (79-77) and finished tied for 20th, while senior Angelo Rinaldi shot 157 (79-78) to take 23rd. Rounding out the team, senior Ryan Lombardo was tied for 44th with a 169 (89-80) and senior Parker Ogden tied for 63rd at 184 (94-90).
As an individual qualifier, Cardinal Mooney senior Tyler Guerrieri finished tied for 36th. He shot 81-85 over the two rounds for a 166 total.
On the girls side, Champion sophomore Avery Robinette was the area's top finisher at Firestone's Fazio Course.
After qualifying for state as an individual, she tallied a third-place finish, shooting 144 (71-73) over the two-day tournament. Robinette finished five shots behind state medalist Ellie Hartung, of Madeira.
Lakeview junior Olivia Norris bounced back after a tough first round to finish in 19th, shooting 165 (88-77).
The area's final Division II state qualifier, Mineral Ridge senior Savannah Turek, finished 38th with a 188 (92-96).