Runner of the Year
Kitria Stewart, Mervo
The senior ran strongly in the big races this fall.
Her best work came in the postseason. She won the Baltimore City title in 19 minutes, 51 seconds, the only runner to break 20 minutes, then turned in a strong third-place effort in the Class 3A North regional, finishing in 19:58.
She followed that by finishing 18th in the Class 3A state meet.
Coach of the Year
Tim Smith, Institute of Notre Dame
He helped guide the Indians to a victory in the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland B Conference championship race in his first season.
Smith hadn't coached cross country before this season and had to make adjustments as the season went on. He had his runners prepared at the big race, however, as they avenged a regular-season loss to Glenelg Country School by one point to claim the title for the second straight year.
CITY RUNNERS ON IAAM TEAM:
A Conference: Seton Keough: Katie Sacker, Colleen Shea. B Conference: IND: Sarah Steinmetz, Emma Rybczynski, Maddy Jackson.
Note:
Runner and Coach of the Year were selected by Jeff Seidel after consultation with
The Sun
staff and area coaches. The IAAM team is based on the top seven finishers at the league meet.