Looking Back and Ahead : The Central Suburban South Division

Throughout the summer we will be providing a season recap of the girls high school conferences in Northern Illinois. The 2017-18 season recap will include team records, top returning records , a season summary and a “Look Ahead”  as to what’s in store for  the 2018-19 season.

Below is the recap is for the Central Suburban Conference’s South Division

Conference Summary 2017-18

Evanston and New Trier shared the conference titled this season. Maine South was very competitive in the conference with a young group of talented players who defeated Evanston during the season. New Trier and Maine South both advanced to the sectionals and were eliminated in the semi finals.

Conference Standings 

Evanston  8-2

New Trier  8-2

Maine South  6-4

Glenbrook South  5-5

Niles West  3-7

Niles North 1-9

A Look Ahead to 2018-19:

It will be another competitive season in the CSL South. New Trier and Maine South will be the favorites with both having many returning experienced players  . Niles West and Glenbrook South will look to challenge them and make runs in the state tournament. Check out below the Player’s to Watch during the 2018-19 season.

Players to Watch in 2018-19 

Nicole Scales Maine South 5’9 Senior : An emerging play maker who is a great outside shooter but also is among the leaders for assists and rebounds for her team.

Rebecca Goldman New Trier 5’9 Senior : All around wing player , who scores consistently with her mid-range jumper and ability to finish at the rim

Kristin Ralston Glenbrook South 5’11  Senior : Strong post player with a variety of moves around the rim who can step out onto the perimeter and stretch the defense with her outside shooting.

Kayla Henning Evanston 5’7 Junior: A “do it all ” Point Guard that scores, gets her teammates involved and plays great defense.

Lidia Fakhoury Niles West 5’5 Senior : A terrific outside shooter behind the arc with a High IQ that enables her to make great decisions with the ball in her hands.

Sophie Albano Maine South 5’6 Senior: Excellent shooter behind the arc , as this season progressed she showed she could score in the mid -range and finish at the rim .

Ava Zaslavsky New Trier 5’3 Junior : A  key  player for the Trevians who provided energy for the team while on the court. this past season.  Has the potential to be among leaders in scoring and assists in the division.

Ambrea Gentle Evanston 6’2 Junior : Will be one of the top post players in the area for her class. Has the ability to score over either shoulder around the rim and does excellent job getting position when posting up in the paint.

Look for a full 2018 -19 conference preview for the the CSL South to be available this fall.