Name: Alli Wiertel

School: Oswego Co-Op, sophomore

Sport: Golf

Why she was selected : Wiertel was medalist at three dual meets. She shot a 4-under 32 to beat Metea Valley, 2-under 34 to beat Plainfield East and 3-under 33 against Plainfield North.

She was selected the Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is her interview with Sports Editor Joshua Welge.

You recently shot a 59 course record at Whitetail Ridge. What were the keys to that round and how big of a boost was that round right off the bat this season? Is that your lowest ever 18-hole round?

Wiertel: I was able to give myself a ton of birdie looks and my putting was really good that day. A lot of putts were dropping for me. I was able to chip in and kept driver in play all day, so it was just an all-around good day

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