Boys Josh Fitch McDonogh, wrestling
Fitch, a four-time Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference and four-time private school state champion, closed his outstanding high school career by winning the 140-pound National Preps championship Saturday at Lehigh University, the college he will attend. In three previous appearances at the National Preps, Fitch finished fourth, third and second. A 4-3 decision over Blair Academy's Garrett Frey gave Fitch the National Preps title, a 49-3 record this season and a 141-25 career mark, including 69 pins. His performance led the Eagles to their highest-ever finish at National Preps -- fourth place -- with 177.5 points.
Others considered -- Brad Bald, Severna Park, basketball; Oliver Bennett, Loyola, swimming; Troy Franklin, Mount Carmel, basketball; Bubby Graham, Annapolis, wrestling; Brandon Greene, Towson Catholic, basketball; Ron Vaughters, Old Mill, wrestling.
Girls Jess Huber North Carroll, indoor track and field
The Panthers senior continued her dominance in the pole vault, capturing her third straight indoor state championship to go with the state title she captured in the outdoor season last spring. On Feb. 19, Huber cleared 10 feet to win the Class 4A state championship at the Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex. A first-team All-Metro selection in the indoor and outdoor seasons last year, Huber defeated South River's Jen Whitfield, who finished second after clearing 9-6. Huber, who plans to continue pole vaulting in college, hasn't decided which school she will attend. Her best effort this season was 10-9 at a meet in Hagerstown.
Others considered -- Simone Egwu, Arundel, basketball; Kathryn Franke, Loch Raven, indoor track and field; Katie Harman, River Hill, indoor track and field; Alyssa McClure, Digital Harbor, indoor track and field.