In her final race for Pallotti Prep's girls cross country team, senior Ruthie Heying set a school record, finishing the IAAM Championships race in 21:18.
Heying's record finish for the girls cross country team was good for eighth place in the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland B Conference and 28th overall in the 163-member race that covered all three conferences. Pallotti, as a team, finished eighth in the B Conference standings.
Heying received an all-star medal for her top-10 finish and was also named the winner of the 2011 Jim McCoach Leader of the Pack Award. The award is given annually to a graduating senior who has competed for four years, is a positive role model and is an ambassador for the sport. It is voted upon by a committee of cross-country coaches from across the conference.
Pallotti girls soccer
Pallotti Prep finished the season on a winning note, dominating Beth Tfiloh, 5-0, to finish the season 3-8.
"Team Pallotti came together as one this season, doing an outstanding job in leadership and sportsmanship," said head coach John Russo.
For the season, senior Anne Marie Dinsmore was the top scorer with four goals. Juniors Brittney Brown and Chanel Sparks, and sophomores Alyssa Winegar and Chauntese Gary each contributed one goal.
Russo also credited sophomore goalkeeper Marissa Guzman for her efforts this year. "She did an outstanding job as a sophomore playing at a varsity level."
Russo said the team will be going through some turnover next year as he loses seven seniors to graduation, including captains Dinsmore, Erica Banchini and Katie McAllister.
Laurel girls soccer
Bowie scored two quick goals halfway through in the first half en route to a 4-0 victory over the Lady Spartans to end their season in the state semifinals.
Laurel held Bowie scoreless with a strong defense early in the game. But Bowie scored at the 15-minute mark and tacked on another goal three minutes later for a 2-0 halftime lead..
Laurel advanced to the quarterfinals after an opening round, 1-0, win over DuVal.
Head coach Laura Barrett said Gislaine Hoyah, Jamie Snider and Jennifer Dewitt finished the season as the team's top scorers.
The Lady Spartans return of all but four of their players, include nine of the team's 11 starters this year. Barrett said the team will lose its top two defenders to graduation but will get back one of its top scorers when Divina St. Peter returns from a torn ACL.
"We certainly had a building season, as more than half our team had not played soccer before," Barrett said. "We were also able to field a JV team for the first time in who knows how many years. We are extremely optimistic and excited for next year."
Roundup: Pallotti Prep football fell to 2-7 with a 27-6 loss at Boys Latin in Baltimore. The Panthers close their season at home against Annapolis Area Christian School Friday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m., at Fairland Regional Park. … Pallotti Prep's boys soccer team was blanked, 2-0, by Park to finish the season 6-7-1…. Pallotti Prep field hockey lost a hard-fought match, 1-0, to St. Timothy's in the quarterfinals of the IAAM C Conference tournament to end their season at 1-11-1. ... Laurel volleyball finished the season 8-5 to earn the eighth seed in the 4A South region in the state playoffs. Laurel will host Bladensburg Thursday, Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. The winner will travel to top-seeded Bowie Monday, Nov. 7.