Scouting Elk Grove girls basketball

Elk Grove

Coach: Ryan Kirkorsky (third season)

Last year’s record: 22-7, 6-4

Graduated players: Olivia Roback, Missy Regan, Courtney Lindfors, Ashley Capotosto, Meaghan Amann, Margaret Bianchi.

Returning players: Michelle Calmeyn (5-9 Sr. G), Maggie Fries (5-7 Sr. G), Leah Miller (5-10 Sr. F), Emily Jarosz (5-5 Sr. G), Kelly Naughton (5-6 So. G)

Newcomers: Maryanne Bartello (5-9 Jr. F), Liz Bowman (5-5 Jr. G), Alyssa Conley (6-1 Jr. C), Claire Flood (5-2 Jr. G), Kathleen O’Brien (5-10 Jr. F), Kiahna Rice (5-5 Jr. G), Lindsey Vaccarino (5-5 Jr. G), Diamond Boyd (5-9 So. F), Melissa Solorio (5-9 Fr. F).

Outlook: After directing the Grens to a 20-win season last year, Kirkorsky is excited for his third season to commence despite the graduation of five starters. That group included D-I players Capotosto (St. Bonaventure) and Lindfors (Wisconsin-Milwaukee). “The kids know what it takes to be successful,” Kirkorsky said. “We play in a talented Mid-Suburban League, and we are confident that we can compete with anyone.” Fries and Miller are four-year varsity players. “They have done all of the right things and are prepared to take on larger roles,” Kirkorsky said. “Michelle Calmeyn is a gifted athlete who is coming into her own as a basketball player.” Kirkorsky believes sophomores Naughton and Boyd have a chance to be special players. Boyd showed great promise in volleyball, too. Solorio is also expected to have an immediate impact. “And we are looking for a few of our juniors to step in and do the little things to make us successful,” Kirkorsky added.