McHenry
Coach: Sean Sterner (ninth season)
Last season: Third at FVC Tournament
Top returners: Madison Donovan, so; Aubree Lundin, jr.; Shania Houston, jr.; Brooke Shubert, jr.
Key newcomers: Kilynn Axelson, fr.; Alison Ahrens, so.; Samantha Britton, jr.; Jennifer Henry, fr.
Worth noting: Madison Donovan had a strong debut, tying for eighth at the FVC tournament and finishing the season sixth in the FVC points standings. She qualified for sectionals, taking the last of four individual-qualifying spots, and tied for 14th with an 81. … Donovan, an All-Area second-team member, and Lundin each earned All-FVC honors. … “We are a young team, but the girls have bought in and genuinely love playing golf,” Sterner said. “Madison Donovan and Aubree Lundin played in a lot of tournaments over the summer and bring experience to the team. Really excited to see the girls grow and improve throughout the season.”