All-Howard County: Girls track

June 4, 2008

PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Anna Demaree, River Hill

What a year for a freshman --or anyone, for that matter. Demaree burst onto the scene in style, winning three races and running on a winning relay at the Howard County championships. She then won two races, took second in another and ran on a victorious 800 relay team at the Class 2A South regional meet.

At the state meet, Demaree finished second in the 800 and 1,600 and third in the 3,200. She combined with Katie Harman to give the Hawks two of the best distance runners on one team in the state.

COACH OF THE YEAR: Earl Lauer, River Hill

Lauer is a take-charge coach, and he did a fine job reviving the Hawks' outdoor team this year. They finished 11th in the Howard County title meet last year, but he turned things around quickly this spring. Lauer worked at using his versatile athletes to score points in a variety of ways.

That played a big role in helping the Hawks win the Howard County title and come close to taking the Class 2A state crown. River Hill finished second, but it led for long stretches at the meet.

The team

Name School CL

Funmi Alabi Long Reach Jr.

Gabrielle Barnes Oakland Mills Sr.

Elyse Borisko Howard Jr.

Dorehn Coleman River Hill So.

Anna Demaree River Hill Fr.

Eryn Donaldson Mount Hebron So.

Danielle Gibson Atholton Sr.

Ali Green Marriotts Ridge Fr.

Katie Harman River Hill Jr.

Joceyln Henline Marriotts Ridge Sr.

Christina Johnson Wilde Lake Sr.

Meredith Mill Howard So.

Katie Rouse Glenelg Sr.

Aneesha Scott Long Reach Fr.

Shianna Smith Wilde Lake Sr.

Note: Team selected by Jeff Seidel after consultation with The Sun staff and area coaches.

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