Player of the Year
Nyree Williams, HowardThe 6-foot-1 senior forward brought a powerful inside game to the Lions, but she was also a strong defensive presence. With her quickness and long arms, she gave even the slipperiest small guards trouble on the defensive end. On offense, Williams excelled in the paint and was particularly difficult to stop on the offensive rebounds. She averaged 17.6 points, 14.3 rebounds, three blocks and three steals. Williams, who is headed to North Carolina, led the Lions to the best record in school history, 20-5, and a second-place finish in the Howard County league.
Coach of the Year
Kim Kennedy, HowardA former Lions player in her first head coaching job, Kennedy took a team that won just seven games a year ago and turned it into a 20-game winner. The Lions' final record of 20-5 was even better than the state title team in 1994. Kennedy had a solid foundation in Williams and Brandi Wingate, but injuries hindered the team all season. Still, the structure that Kennedy brought to the team helped them finish second behind River Hill in the Howard County league and helped instill a new pride in the program.
The team
| Name | School | Cl. | Pos. |
| Brittany Bowen | Mount Hebron | Sr. | G |
| Brianna Bradford | Reservoir | Sr. | G |
| Shantrel Oliver | River Hill | Jr. | G |
| Molly Speicher | Centennial | Sr. | G |
| Alex Vega | River Hill | Jr | G |
| Brandi Wingate | Howard | Sr. | G |
| Kristin Anderson | Centennial | Sr. | F |
| Alicia Seelaus | River Hill | Sr. | F |
| Nyree Williams | Howard | Sr. | F |
| Ryann Dannelly | River Hill | Sr. | C |
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