Performer of the Year
Girls track
Michelle Newman
Eastern Tech
The junior had the area's top triple jump this year, 40 feet, 5 inches, at the Baltimore County meet. Newman moved on to take the Class 2A state title in both the long and triple jumps. She demonstrated her versatility there, as she finished second in the 200, competing in the triple jump while going through the preliminaries for that race.
Coaches of the Year
Shedrick Elliott and Melissa Mikula
Western Tech
Elliott and Mikula took over the program just a few weeks before practice began and guided the Wolverines to a fine season. Elliott, who used to run for the Wolverines and still holds some school records, combined with Mikula and assistant Amy Horvitz to help Western finish second in the state in Class 1A.
The team
Name School Class
Cathy Agoris Franklin Sophomore
Katie Apibunyopas Dulaney Senior Kristen Brown McDonogh Freshman
Lauren Campbell Western Tech Junior
Kellie Christian Catonsville Sophomore
Jenna Cimino Hereford Sophomore
Jamiece DeCoster McDonogh Sophomore
Jermia Dix Western Tech Freshman
Kristen Malloy Hereford Sophomore
Michelle Newman Eastern Tech Junior
Octavia Payne Dulaney Senior
Chante Sandiford McDonogh Senior
Jessica Stadler Perry Hall Senior
Brooke Staton McDonogh Senior
Courtney Williams Loch Raven Senior
Note -- Team selected by Jeff Seidel after consultation with The Sun staff and area coaches.