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2019 State Champion: Jayden Ulrich (Jr., East Ulrich-Wood River) 46-9.5
Key returners: Ulrich, Aliyah McDaniel (Sr.,Tolono Unity), Mye'Joi Williams (Sr., Rantoul), Taylor Kesner (Jr., Highland), Bailey Bertrand (Sr., Marengo)
Jasmine Davis (Sr., Chicago Noble/Bulls), Maddie Vonderhaar (Sr., Columbia)
Breakdown: Some big graduation losses will not deter the top returner in all of Illinois from doing major damage this season. Jayden Ulrich is destined to be the heir apparent to a long list of great putters that this state has produced. Look for a crack at the 50-foot barrier at some point during 2020.