All-Metro first team for girls soccer
Bridgette Andrzejewski
McDonogh, forward, freshman
Exploded onto scene with 15 goals and eight assists to lead Eagles to IAAM A Conference title game
Dominating presence up front who contributed at least one goal or one assist in 12 of team's 19 games
Had three multi-goal games, including three goals in Eagles' 5-4 win over nationally-ranked Good Counsel
Member of U.S. under-15 national team
Clarissa Kirsch-Downs
Arundel, forward, junior
Developed into one of area's most complete forwards in second varsity season, finishing with 19 goals and 12 assists
Fast with the ball at her feet with an impeccable touch, she was equally effective scoring goals and setting up teammates
Scored at least a goal in 16 of team's 18 games and had at least an assist in the other two
Had game-winning goal in 1-0 win over Class 4A state champion South River in Wildcats' perfect 14-0 regular season
Jennifer Nonn
Catonsville, forward, sophomore
Dynamic playmaker and pure finisher led Comets with 24 goals and six assists
Overcame extra attention from defenses all season to score goals in 13 of team's 16 games
Led Comets in scoring for second straight year, and now has 46 goals and 10 assists in two seasons
Primary reason for Catonsville going 26-6 in past two seasons after 8-7 record in 2010
Mo Ostrowski
Archbishop Spalding, forward, senior
Scored 16 goals and added two assists to lead No. 2 Cavaliers to IAAM A Conference championship
Four-year varsity player and 2011 All-Metro second-team pick scored 13 goals as Cavaliers closed out season with nine straight wins
Finished season with four hat tricks and one two-goal game and recorded at least one goal or one assist in nine games
Still undecided on a college, finished her career fifth on program's all-time scoring list with 37 goals and 12 assists
Sheridan Street
River Hill, forward, junior
2011 All-Metro second team selection had team-high 22 goals and nine assists as offensive catalyst for Class 3A state champion
Constant threat in penalty area with quick feet, a knack for being in right spot and accurate shot that led to six game-winning goals
Scored or assisted in 12 of Hawks' 19 games with five two-goal games and one hat trick
Committed to play at Syracuse, she already has 46 goals and 17 assists in high school career
Katie Arensmeier
River Hill, midfielder, senior
Stepped up offensively with eight goals and 12 assists this season
Brought invaluable leadership as only captain in No. 1 Hawks' 19-0 state championship season
Able to play either side at midfield and did well to set up team's talented forwards, finishing with six game-winning assists
Still undecided on a college, she finished career with 23 goals and 22 assists
Anna Bialczak
McDonogh, midfielder, junior
Three-year starter enjoyed a breakthrough season with nine goals and seven assists
Complete two-way player brought leadership, endless work rate, fast pace with the ball and smart decisions
Had at least one goal or one assist in eight of team's 19 games
Goal in final minute gave Eagles a 5-4 win over nationally-ranked Good Counsel
Morgan Crable
Marriotts Ridge, midfielder, senior
Four-year starter and two-year captain finished career with 15 goals and 12 assists
Brought power, finesse and strong two-way play to middle, with six goals and five assists this season
Scored or assisted in nine of 14 games, with three game-winning goals and two game-winning assists
Named Howard County's Player of the Year, she's set to play at Loyola next year
Abby Noble
Hereford, midfielder, senior
2011 All-Metro second-team selection closes out stellar four-year career with 16 goals, two assists as senior
One of area's most dominant offensive players was tough to knock off the ball, scoring in 10 games for Bulls
Consistently overcame double teams to score 15 or more goals in each of her final three seasons
A two-year team captain, she is set to play at East Carolina next fall
Jordan Pearson
McDonogh, defender, senior
Four-year starter and repeat All-Metro first-team selection as outside back was area's most dominant one-on-one defender
Also effective in getting forward to support offense, contributing six goals and eight assists this season
Captain set ideal example for teammates with consistent play that featured poise, hard work and skilled play
Key contributor to two IAAM A Conference titles and runner-up finish this season set to play at Penn
Abby Smucker
C. Milton Wright, defender, senior
Repeat first-team All-Metro first-team pick and four-year starter led Mustangs to Class 3A state title game
Two-year captain brought competitive nature, leadership and athleticism as Mustangs posted 17 shutouts and allowed just four goals
Was part of four straight UCBAC championship teams and never lost conference game in four years
Second-team All-Metro second-team selection in lacrosse, which she has committed to play at Penn State next year
Marissa Walker
Fallston, defender, senior
After significant graduation hits, captain willingly moved back to sweeper after starting two years at forward
Smooth play, understanding of game and speed helped lead Cougars to 15-3-2 mark, 13 shutouts and trip to Class 2A title game
After sitting out freshman year following two ACL surgeries, she had 16 goals and six assists in career and led team in scoring as junior
Set to play at Salisbury where she was recruited to play forward, but impressive showing in back this season may lead to her playing defense
Cassidy Babin
Archbishop Spalding, goalkeeper, junior
Smart decisions and quick reaction time in goal led to 15-3-3 record and IAAM A Conference crown
Posted 11 shutouts with 97 saves, while allowing just 12 goals in 21 games for a .64 goals against average
Came up big in most important minutes of season with two saves in penalty kick rounds of IAAM A title game against McDonogh
Committed to Massachusetts, two-year starter was second-team All-Metro second-team pick last season
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