2016 Palo Verde Boys Golf Capsule

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

March 1, 2016 - 10:20 am

PALO VERDE

Head coach: Todd Steffenhagen, fifth season

Returning lettermen: Six

Top golfers: Jack Trent (Jr.), Joe Enger (Sr.), Cameron Meeks (Jr.), Jett Isoda (Jr.), Cameron Barzekoff (So.)

Outlook: Trent is the defending Division I state champion and is joined by a talented group of returnees and newcomers, including Ender who has signed a national letter of intent to play at Lehigh.

“With a talented and deep roster, Palo Verde expects to contend for both region and state championships,” Steffenhagen said.

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