RUNNER OF THE YEAR
Erika Stasakova
John CarrollThe junior played a major role in John Carroll getting past defending champion Seton Keough to win the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A Conference championship. Stasakova became the Patriots' top runner and won the championship race, beating out teammate Nicole Clarke.
Stasakova did nearly as well in the private schools state championship run, taking second in that race in a tough field.
COACH OF THE YEAR
Rob Torres
John CarrollTorres helped a young John Carroll team have little difficulty moving to a tough schedule. The Patriots moved up to the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A Conference this year and rolled to the championship after taking the B Conference title last fall.
With the Patriots facing tough competition all season, Torres used a roster filled with underclassmen to achieve success. Several days after capturing the IAAM team title, the Patriots finished third in the state private schools meet.
The team
Name School ClassSarah Bailey C.M. Wright Junior
Nicole Clarke John Carroll Junior
Katelynn Colgain John Carroll Freshman
Brittany Furst John Carroll Senior
Erin Grippi Bel Air Senior
Claire Hatfield North Harford Senior
Erica Scripa C.M. Wright Sophomore
Lindsay Smith C.M. Wright Sophomore
Erika Stasakova John Carroll Junior
Sarah Zader Bel Air Senior
Note // Team selected by Jeff Seidel after consultation with The Sun staff and area coaches.