Kelly Maigler, Maine South junior
Maigler is the only starter back from last fall when the Hawks finished ninth at the Class AA state tournament. Maigler was in the lineup for the regional and sectional tournaments, too. Maigler’s nine-hole scoring average was 48 in 2014, but Maine South coach Matt Ellefson said he’s looking for her to be several shots better this year because of her improved short game.
Payton Arger, Maine South senior
About to start her second season in the golf program, Arger will be asked to act as one of the team’s leaders, according to Maine South coach Matt Ellefson. Her presence will be important because the Hawks graduated five seniors from last year’s postseason lineup. Despite the Hawks’ depth in 2014, Arger got a chance to play in a few varsity matches as a junior.
Claire DeRosa, Maine South senior
Like teammate Payton Arger, DeRosa is another Hawks golfer who has patiently waited her turn to play. Maine South coach Matt Ellefson said he expects DeRosa, who is entering her third season, to join Arger as a leader on and off the course. DeRosa played limited events last year, but she should be more of a contributor in her final season.
Sara Dym, Niles West senior
This will be Dym’s fourth season as a varsity player, but it’s her third as a member of the girls program, which began in 2013. Niles West coach Richard Lee will be counting on Dym, one of the team’s top players, for her talent and her leadership this year.
Amanda Lee, Niles West junior
After playing volleyball as a freshman in the fall, Lee decided to give golf a try last season. She had golf experience, having played on the Illinois Junior Golf Association circuit before high school. Lee, the daughter of Niles West coach Richard Lee, returns to golf and once again will be one of the best players to tee it up for the Wolves.
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