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All-Baltimore City girls basketball teams

Player of the Year
Akeema Richards
Western

Young but exceptionally talented, the sophomore guard led the Doves to their second straight Baltimore City crown and a repeat appearance in the Class 3A state final.

An offensive threat from inside and out, Richards shot 54 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from three-point range. She averaged 14.3 points to lead the No. 5 Doves. She also led the team in assists with 4.3 and steals with 4.9, while grabbing 4.9 rebounds.

Richards, who also defended the opposition's best player, scored 20 points in the city final, a 53-47 victory over City. She also thwarted the Knight's upset intentions by scoring 12 of her 15 points in the fourth quarter of the Doves' 49-44 regular-season win.
Coach of the Year
Jackie Boswell
Seton Keough

A young team returning only two starters did not prevent Boswell from guiding the Gators to a 22-7 finish and the area's No. 3 ranking. Among their local rivals, the Gators lost to just two teams -- twice each to No. 1 St. Frances and to then-No. 2 Towson Catholic. In the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A Conference semifinal, they lost a heartbreaker to eventual champion St. Frances, 58-57.

The City Coach of the Year for a second straight season, Boswell preaches defense first. As always, her team was fundamentally sound and relied on full-court pressure and tough half-court defense to frustrate opponents. Her team had impressive early wins over then-No. 4 Arundel and Oakland Catholic, Pa., which had beaten St. Frances a few weeks earlier.
First Team
Name, School, Class, Pos.

Mischa Minor Western Senior Guard

Akeema Richards Western Soph. Guard

LaShay Taft City Fresh. Guard

LaKisha Walker St. Frances Senior Guard

Mi-Khida Hankins St. Frances Senior Forward

Sheree Ledbetter Southside Senior Forward

Asya Bussie Seton Keough Soph. Center

Kandice Green St. Frances Junior Center
Second Team
Name, School, Class, Pos.

Breaira Barksdale City Soph. Guard

Jasmine Barksdale Roland Park Junior Guard

Meshelle Davis Walbrook Senior Guard

TaNika Jeffers St. Frances Senior Guard

Dawnae Roberts St. Frances Senior Guard

Ashley Covell Dunbar Junior Forward

Teaunsha Robinson Poly Senior Forward

Allie Emala Bryn Mawr Senior Center

Note // Teams selected by Katherine Dunn after consultation with The Sun staff and area coaches.

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