Girls track and field: Performers to watch

Howard, distance // The sophomore turned in a strong performance and captured the Class 3A state title in the 3,200 meters indoors.

Seton Keough, sprints/field events // She put on a spectacular performance in the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland meet, carrying Seton Keough to a second straight indoor title two months ago. Brooks won the triple jump and long jump plus the 55 and 300 meters.

McDonogh, sprints-field events // When McDonogh finished second in the IAAM indoor meet in January, the versatile Brown took second in the 55 meters, long jump and shot put - three events that aren't often done together.

Catonsville, sprints // Christian took second in the state in the 300 (Class 3A) this winter and can give the Comets points in a variety of places.

River Hill, distance // The junior is becoming one of the state's top distance runners. Harman won the Class 2A state title in cross country last fall and took the 1,600 and 3,200 state titles in the winter.

North Carroll, field events // Huber seems to be the pole vaulter no one can beat. She won her third state title (Class 4A) this past winter and is going for a second outdoor crown this spring.

Eastern Tech, sprints-field events // Newman developed into one of the state's top triple jumpers last spring. The senior also is a strong sprinter, taking second in the state (Class 2A) indoors in the 300.

Annapolis, sprints // She improved this past winter, and if she can combine with Jessica Tongue to do more damage in the spring, Annapolis will remain dangerous in the sprints and relays.

John Carroll, distance // The senior, who is headed to Lafayette next year, won the 800 and 1,600 last spring.

Annapolis, sprints // The senior combines with Torrie Saunders to give the Panthers a tough 1-2 combination. They helped Annapolis finish fifth in the state in Class 3A indoors.

Other notables // Funmi Alabi, Long Reach, Sarah Bailey, C. Milton Wright; Lauren Campbell, Western Tech, Jenna Cimino, Hereford; Nicole Clarke, John Carroll; Eryn Donaldson, Mount Hebron; Kathryn Franke, Loch Raven; Anna Grimes, Meade; Joceyln Henline, Marriotts Ridge; Angela Humpbert, Hammond; Emma Larkin, Dulaney; Erin Laschinger, Notre Dame Prep; Maura Linde, Century; Jess Lockatell, South Carroll; Alyssa McClure, Digital Harbor; Camilla Nichols, Pikesville; Uju Ofoche, Parkville; Tyshia Oliver, R.F. Lewis; Kate Paczynski, Liberty; Tonamy Paterakis, McDonogh; Marta Randall, Hereford; Katie Rose, Glenelg; Fallon Rovel-Jones, New Town; Colleen Shea, Seton Keough; Kitria Stewart, Mervo; Rachel Sykes, South Carroll, Jen Whitfield, South River.