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Season Preview: Lake Forest Golfers Set To Defend State Title
Four of six starters from last year's title team return.
Last Year’s Record: The Scouts competed in 18 meets last year with 14 first place finishes, three seconds and a third.
Last Year’s Highlights: The Scouts captured the state championship following the North Suburban Conference title, the Regional crown and the Sectional trophy.
Top Returning Scouts: Four of the six golfers who played in the State Meet — — return to defend the title.
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Leading Newcomers: Junior Drew Takaf was part of the state meet contingent, did not play in the finals in 2010. He is expected to contribute this season.
Season Outlook: Lake Forest is ready to defend its championship. Coach Jim Matheson considers this the team’s greatest strength and weakness. “We have a target on our back,” he said. “Everyone wants to beat us.” All the players competed in American Junior Golf Association tournaments over the summer.