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The Sun in Howard Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002: Page 7c THE TEAMS PLAYER OF THE YEAR Player of the Year: Emily Goldman, Mount Hebron Coach of the Year: Ginger Kincaid, Glenelg FIELD HOCKEY First team Position School Class Name Mount Hebron Mount Hebron Centennial Mount Hebron Centennial Hammond Centennial Glenelg Mount Hebron Centennial Centennial Mount Hebron Glenelg Country Wilde Lake Centennial Senior Senior Senior Senior Junior Senior Senior Sophomore Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Midfield Midfield Midfield Midfield Midfield Defense Defense Defense Goalie Goalie Maria Bosica Emily Goldman Alex Hope Ali Lemons Sara Siegel Lindsay Buckingham Nadia Clendening Jenn Cochran Julie Laun Courtney Siegel Katie Reck Emily Smith Stephanie Wesley Marie Bounds Dayna Eng Emily Goldman Mount Hebron A year-round field hockey player and a Team Maryland member last year, Goldman was a standout on defense for two years before switching to mid-field this season. The senior tri-captain worked hard to achieve the greater fitness needed to play the new position, became a scoring threat and led her team to a 10-2-2 overall record, an undefeated (8-0-1) league season and its first county title since 1997. A mentor to her younger teammates, she showed outstanding stickwork and a lot of confidence with the ball and totaled seven goals and two assists. The senior three-year starter, who played in the National Field Hockey Festival in California with Capitol Pegasus, is orally committed to Lafayette.

Second team Name School Class Position RashmiBhanot Long Reach Senior Forward Stephanie Capps Glenelg Senior Forward Michelle Frost Hammond Senior Forward Emily Hengemihle Mount Hebron Senior Forward Courtney Hoke Glenelg Country Junior Forward Megan Maguire Hammond Junior Forward Laura Sass River Hill Senior Forward Katie Bauer Glenelg Country Senior Midfield TerriCoover Glenelg Sophomore Midfield Meghan Dwyer Long Reach Junior Midfield Amber Fadrowski River Hill Senior Midfield Liz Diamond Howard Senior Defense KatiReinbold Howard Senior Defense AlyBlum Glenelg Sophomore Goalie Brittany Frank Oakland Mills Senior Goalie COACH OF THE YEAR KENNETH K. LAM SUN STAFF The 2002 All-Howard County field hockey first team: (Front) Stephanie Wesley, Ali Lemons, Julie Laun, Player of the Year Emily Goldman, Dayna Eng and Coach of the Year Ginger Kincaid. (Back) Marie Bounds, Maria Bosica, Emily Smith, Jenn Cochran, Courtney Siegel, Nadia Clendening, Alex Hope, Katie Reck, Sara Siegel and Lindsay Buckingham. wote: reams selected oy kick aeiz arcer consultation witn me nun staff and area coaches. Ginger Kincaid Glenelg Her team, which included six sophomores, went undefeated until losing to perennial state power Bethesda-Chevy Chase in the regional championship game, 3-0.

It posted 10 shutouts, allowed a total of eight goals and finished 12-1-3. "This was a testament to the time the girls spent playing at the club level outside school," Kincaid said. "We lost a little momentum from missing practice during the sniper incident, and had three ties at the end of the season." Kincaid has been active in helping to develop club-level field hockey. She played field hockey and lacrosse at James Madison and played in the Baltimore Field Hockey Association until a year ago. She teaches physical education at Glenelg and has a 215-115-20 career record in 26 seasons.

came back for a three-year career that ends with an All-County selection. She was the Eagles' second-leading scorer with 10 goals and four assists. The senior left wing scored her team's only goal in the state semifinals, and had a hat trick against Hammond. On corners, she was the inserter. "One of the best left wings I ever had," said coach Gail Purcell.

Julie Laun Mount Hebron Spearheading the Vikings' attack on the right side, Laun was second on the team with seven assists. The right midfielder scored one goal. A three-year starter and tri-captain, she was a dynamic player who was the shooter on offensive corners and the flier on defensive corners. The senior was a smart, coachable, hard-working player, and displayed nice stickwork. Ali Lemons Mount Hebron After an injury-marred junior year, Lemons played a big-time role this season by leading the team in scoring with 14 goals and nine assists.

Directly involved in 23 of her team's 50 goals, she was a finesse player who was quick to the ball, had good dodges and strong stick skills. The senior inside forward scored a lot of goals off tips and rebounds. 2-1 losses to both Glenelg and Mount Hebron prompted her switch to midfield to utilize her defensive ability. She marked several dangerous scorers successfully, and finished with six goals and six assists for the regional-champion Eagles, who lost a state semifinal shootout to Towson. Jenn Cochran Glenelg Only a sophomore, Cochran stepped in and did an excellent job at center midfield for the Gladiators.

Displaying skilled stickwork and a nice hit, she played big and was dominant in the center. "She has a lot of potential to grow," said Coach Kincaid. Cochran scored one goal and made seven assists. Dayna Eng Centennial With Eng in goal, the Eagles established a school record by allowing a total of only 11 goals this season. She saved 101 of 112 shots for a 90 percent save percentage.

The senior showed a passion for the game by working with a private coach, and came up big in regional games against Hammond and Howard. She hopes to attend Swarthmore next year. Alex Hope Centennial Cut as a freshman, Hope Maria Bosica Mount Hebron A scoring threat from the left side, the three-year starter scored 11 goals and had four assists. An All-County second-team player last year, she showed incredible stickwork, the ability to hold the ball, eliminate defenders and create scoring chances. The senior left outside was especially dangerous from the circle.

"I never had a player who could carry the ball like she could," said coach Jeannette Ireland. Lindsay Buckingham Hammond Hampered by a knee problem her junior season after a fantastic sophomore season, the senior returned to full-time action with a vengeance, tallying 13 goals and six assists. Playing center midfield, where she was always poised under pressure, she created some goals out of sheer will. She scored the winning goal in the senior all-star game at College Park, and hopes to play at Maryland as a walk-on. Nadia Clendening Centennial Her coach called her "fire on grass" last season when the always active Clendening was a first-team All-County forward.

A Team Maryland player, she began this season at forward until starter, had a great hit, made good tackles, displayed excellent footwork and taught the younger players. "She was an outstanding defender," Coach Ireland said. Katie Reck Centennial The vocal director at the defensive end of the field, she possessed great timing on dodges and tackles. The senior sweeper, scored one goal and had two assists and made a save in overtime of the state semifinal game. She showed heart playing hurt against Hammond and Howard.

The captain, who wants to play for Salisbury, led the Eagles to a school-record 11 goals allowed. Stephanie Wesley Glenelg Country The four-year starter led the Dragons to their third straight Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association Conference title with a 14-3-2 overall record and 13-0-1 league mark. The Dragons allowed just two goals all season. "She was so great that our goalie didn't touch the ball for two games," said coach Shannon Parker. After sitting out the first half, Wesley rallied her team to a 2-1 victory by playing the second half despite a hip flexor against A Conference opponent Maryvale.

Courtney Siegel Centennial Moved to midfield halfway through the season, she was the Eagles' most consistent defensive player all season. Her confidence, quiet resolve and purposeful decision-making made her a valuable team member. The senior began the reverse swing or "bowl" that allowed her team to transition to the other wing. She scored two goals and had five assists. Sara Siegel Centennial The second-leading scorer in school history, the junior attack produced 20 goals and six assists.

She possessed great decision-making ability, and carried and passed the ball extremely well. Her talents were instrumental in the team setting a school scoring record with 68 goals and 42 assists. She set a personal high of four goals in one game. Emily Smith Mount Hebron The Vikings had nine shutouts and allowed only seven goals, and Smith organized the defense despite having a new goalkeeper and two new defensive backs this season. The senior center back, a three-year FIRST TEAM Marie Bounds Wilde Lake Fearless in compiling an 87.5 percent save percentage at goalkeeper for the Wildecats (6-8-1 overall, 4-5 league), the three-year starter was a co-captain and is a member of Futures.

The senior displayed excellent quickness, agility and a never-say-die attitude that she hopes will carry her to a Division I school, where she'll major in art. She has visited Wake Forest, UMBC and Monmouth. THE TEAMS Player of the Year: Tara Stradling, Glenelg Coach of the Year: Michael Moynihan, Mount Hebron VOLLEYBALL First team Name School Class Position Kate Feldmann Centennial Senior Hitter Allie Kupec River Hill Senior Hitter Michelle Morgan Glenelg Junior Hitter Erika Swan Centennial Junior Hitter Sarah Tursell Glenelg Senior Hitter Stacey Carroll Mount Hebron Junior Setter Tara Stradling Glenelg Junior Setter Second team Name School Class Position Carly Barisich River Hill Junior Hitter Audrey Damrongsri Mount Hebron Senior Hitter Emma Klein Chapelgate Junior Hitter Kaitlyn Kostelec Howard Senior Hitter Julia Manzone Centennial Junior Hitter Connie Pikounis Mount Hebron Sophomore Hitter Amber Demme Long Reach Senior Setter Note: Teams selected by Jeff Zrebiec after consultation with The Sun staff and area coaches. PLAYER OF THE YEAR Tara Stradling Glenelg It's not that everyone didn't realize how good the junior setter was throughout the season. But in her team's Class 2A state title match against undefeated Towson, Stradling lifted her game to another level, helping the Gladiators finalize a 20-0 season with 27 assists, five kills and six aces.

For the season, she had 467 assists (about 23.5 per match), perfectly orchestrating Glenelg's quick offensive sets and spreading the ball around to a handful of Gladiators with an unpredictable, yet consistent style. Stradling, 5 feet 9, was second on the team in aces (42), fifth in kills (36) and digs (107) and accepted more and more of a leadership role as the season progressed. COACH OF THE YEAR Michael Moynihan Mount Hebron Moynihan's quest to mold a winner began last spring when he took the job after coaching the Vikings freshman team in 2001. He contacted each girl from the 2000 team, which went just 3-12 and was beset by bickering and late-match collapses, to help build confidence and get the team excited. The results were immediate and long lasting.

The Vikings beat eventual state champion Broadneck in their first match, a great beginning to a 16-4 season that included a berth in the county championship game where they became the first county team to take a game from Glenelg victories over five top 10 teams, a regional title and a spot in the 3A state title match. ANDRE F. CHUNG SUN STAFF The 2002 All-Howard County volleyball first team: (Front, from left) Michelle Morgan, Player of the Year Tara Stradling, Kate Feldmann and Stacey Carroll. (Back) Allie Kupec, Sarah Tursell, Coach of the Year Michael Moynihan and Erika Swan. serve receivers and passers, capable of making a big play with a block, or a dig in the back row.

Sarah Tursell Glenelg If the Gladiators needed a point, it was Tursell's number they usually called. One of the top offensive forces in the area, the mobile 6-1 senior middle hitter averaged over nine kills a match, and led the Gladiators in aces (52) and blocks (49). Hardly one-dimensional, Tursell was third on the team in digs and fired up her teammates with her emotional style. Tursell played her best in big matches. In the county championship against Mount Hebron, Tursell led the Gladiators with 20 kills, four blocks and three aces.

In their Class 2A West region championship win over Centennial, Tursell fittingly had the match-clinching kill. She finished with 19 kills and five blocks. The senior averaged 2.2 kills per game and was a threat every time she toed the line, serving 93 percent with 1.2 aces per game. Kupec, who has verbally committed to play at Virginia Tech, also improved her defense and passing. Michelle Morgan Glenelg In only her second varsity season, Morgan emerged to become one of the best outside hitters in the county.

A perfect complement to Sarah Tursell and yet another weapon at setter Tara Stradling's disposal, Morgan, a 5-10 junior with superb leaping ability, was second on the team with 94 kills and third in digs (118) and serving (94 percent). Erika Swan Centennial The 5-10 junior hit in all three front-row positions, averaging 2.9 kills and 1.7 blocks per game. Her versatility allowed the Eagles to run their trademark quick offense. Defensively, Swan was one of the Eagles' steadiest "To be able to watch a group of young women come together and grow as a team is a rare honor," he said. "My only regret is that the season had to end." Feldmann's biggest contributions were on the defensive end, where she was one of the Eagles' leaders in digs and serving return average.

The senior's ability to pass and keep the ball alive was integral for Centennial. The athletic Feldmann, 5-7, also contributed 2.7 kills per game. Allie Kupec River Hill The 6-1 Kupec moved from the middle to the outside this season and didn't miss a beat. than Carroll did. The junior thrived as the only setter in the Vikings' 5-1 rotation, averaging 6.4 assists per game.

Carroll contributed plenty more, serving over 97 percent, finishing third on the team in blocks and second in digs. She led both vocally and by example, throwing her body all over the court, symbolizing the team's attitude. Kate Feldmann Centennial Though talented offensively, FIRST TEAM Stacey Carroll Mount Hebron Perhaps no player in the county meant more to her team.