Player of the Year
CARLY MARTIN Seton Keough
After falling in last year's Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A Conference title game, Martin and the Gators saw this season as unfinished business. The job was completed, with Martin throwing a five-hitter to lead the Gators to the conference championship with a 2-0 win over John Carroll.
Martin went 14-2 for the season with a 1.16 ERA-- allowing no earned runs and striking out 26 in the Gators' two playoff wins. She batted .296 with 13 RBIs and 11 runs, driving in the game-winning run in the championship game with a first-inning sacrifice fly.
Coach of the Year
DAVE BOWYERSeton Keough
With a senior-laden group motivated by last season's runner-up finish in the IAAM A Conference, Bowyer pushed all the right buttons to enable the Gators to capture this year's crown.
Bowyer, in his second year as head coach, stressed fundamentals on defense and being opportunistic on offense to bring home wins. Bowyer said a key to the season was getting his group to believe it could beat two-time defending league champion Archbishop Spalding, which it did twice during the regular season.
First Team
Name, School, Class, Pos. Carly Martin Seton Keough Senior Pitcher
Colleen Matthes IND Senior Pitcher
Amanda Ward IND Senior Catcher
Courtney Kane Seton Keough Soph. First base
Maria Infussi Mercy Soph. Second base
Brianna Jones IND Junior Shortstop
Kathy McLaughlin Seton Keough Senior Shortstop
Meghan Kovac Seton Keough Senior Third base
Kerri O'Malley Seton Keough Soph. Outfield
Mandlea Uebel IND Fresh. Outfield
Kristin Urban Mercy Senior Outfield
Brandie Wright Dig. Harbor Junior Outfield
Second Team
Name, School, Class, Position Shannon Bonnett Southwestern Junior Pitcher
Shanice Crowder Poly Soph. Pitcher
Kari Edwards Western Senior Pitcher
Michelle Campbell Seton Keough Junior Catcher
Gabrielle Devaud IND Junior First base
Kacey Ruark Western Senior First base
Carly Read Seton Keough Soph. Second base
Akeema Richards Western Soph. Shortstop
Mary Stefanski Mercy Soph. Third base
Sabrina Mullaney IND Junior Outfield
Katie Murphy Poly Junior Utility
Rebecca Nicely IND Senior Outfield
Note: Team selected by Glenn Graham after consultation with The Sun staff and area coaches.