C4 | SPORTS THE FREDERICK NEWS-POST | SUNDAY, JANUARY 6, 2019

Offensive Player of the Year

SARA HOHNTHOMAS JOHNSON SENIOR FORWARDn Kicked her goal scoring into high gear in the playoffs,

tallying nine of her county-best 19 goals in the postseason. She scored four goals in a second-round win ove r North Hagerstown and three in the Class 3A West championship game against Manchester Valley.

n Finished as the leading scorer in Frederick County for the season with 19 goals and eight assists (46 points).

n Her scoring prowess helped TJ finish 9-5-2 and advance to its first state final since 2001. She assisted on the Patriots’ only goal in a 4-1 loss to Northern Calvert in the Class 3A championship game at Loyola.

Defensive Player of the Year

CHIDERA OGWULUWALKERSVILLE SENIOR CENTER BACKn Her combination of strength, speed and athleticism made

her a force in the middle of arguably the county’s toughest defense. The Lions only allowed 11 goals in 20 games.

n The defense that she led carried the Lions to their first regional championship and their first appearance in a state championship game.

n Also contributed on the offensive end of the field, finishing with six goals and five assists to give the Lions a real boost.

FIRST TEAM

SECOND TEAM

MEGAN CONNOR

SENIOR MIDFIELDER

OAKDALE

n Roamed to the midfield to strengthen both the offense and the defense for Oakdale. Finished as the school’s all-time leading scorer after notching five goals and 21 assists this season.

Pos. Name School GradeMF MEGAN ALLEN WALKERSVILLE SENIORF JORDAN BONANNO TUSCARORA SENIORGK ALAYNA BURGAMY THOMAS JOHNSON JUNIORD KARLEE DUDA LINGANORE SOPH.MF HAILEY FRAZIER SJCP SENIORF SAM FOSTER OAKDALE JUNIORD ERIN GANT WALKERSVILLE JUNIORF GENESIS GUEVARA THOMAS JOHNSON SOPH.MF MEI HOMMAN THOMAS JOHNSON SOPH.F RILEY JOHNSON URBANA JUNIORMF ALYSSA MARTIN OAKDALE SENIORD SARAH O’TOOLE MIDDLETOWN SENIORD ABBY RIELAND LINGANORE SENIORMF MILLIE SMITH MIDDLETOWN SOPH.D IZZY STEPLER BRUNSWICK SENIORMF HANNAH THOMPSON TUSCARORA JUNIORF HANNAH WHITE BRUNSWICK JUNIOR

HONORABLE MENTIONBrunswick—Olivia Estep, Morgan Willems; Catoctin—Alyssa Malasky, Abigail Weagley; Linganore—Bailey Bennett, Taylor Ferguson, Madyson Hill, Megan Reesman; Middletown—Molly Faron, Ally Pick, Ali Robinson, Abigail Tatum; Oakdale—

Kaitlyn Burns, Madison Ryder, Genna Vinal; SJCP—Rachel Johnson, Bridget Scherer; Thomas Johnson—Deja Drummond, Katy McKevitt; Tuscarora—Katelynn Brady-Benzing, Andrea Monninger; Urbana—Ella Auderset, Grayson Jons, Lauren Spellmen; Walkersville—Randi Burns, Maggie Molnar, Payton Moots.

KASIE OGWULU

JUNIOR FORWARD

WALKERSVILLE

n Finished the season with 13 goals, including the game-winner on a header in double overtime of an upset win over Oakdale in the Class 2A West championship game, handing the Lions their first regional title.

ELAINA KLUTTZ

JUNIOR MIDFIELDER

THOMAS JOHNSON

n Her strong play in the midfield helped the Patriots advance to the state final for the first time since 2001. Finished with four goals and seven assists.

KERI HORINE

SOPHOMORE DEFENDER

MIDDLETOWN

n Helped the Knights win 10 games and reach the Class 2A West regional semifinals with her smart and steady play on the back line.

HANNAH GORMAN

SENIOR DEFENDER

URBANA

n Named second team All-State by the Maryland Association of Coaches of Soccer after serving on another strong back line at Urbana that allowed just 10 goals all season.

ALISON GAGNE

JUNIOR DEFENDER

LINGANORE

n The quarterback of a stingy Linganore defense that kept the Lancers in games and often set up their victories.

ISABELLE ESKAY

SENIOR MIDFIELDER

URBANA

n Could put the ball anywhere it needed to be as one of the most gifted passers in school and Frederick County history. Named first team All-State by the Maryland Association of Coaches of Soccer.

FIONA ROWAN

SENIOR MIDFIELDER

LINGANORE

n Her steady leadership and scoring touch helped the Lancers win 11 games and reach the Class 3A West region semifinals.

JAZZMIN SALTERS

JUNIOR GOALKEEPER

WALKERSVILLE

n The last line of defense for perhaps the strongest defensive team in the county, she was tied for the most shutouts (eight) and posted the best goals-against average (.54). Helped the Lions reach their first state final in girls soccer.

NYAH SAVAGE

JUNIOR MIDFIELDER

URBANA

n Gave the Hawks a physical presence in the midfield. Finished with four goals and five assists, and she contributed on the defensive end of the field.

BRIANNA SKIDMORE

JUNIOR FORWARD

URBANA

n A blue-collar worker who is always trying to perfect her craft, she led the Hawks in scoring this season with 11 goals and two assists.

KAITLYN STEIGNER

SENIOR DEFENDER

URBANA

n Her athleticism and ability to play the ball in the air made Urbana’s defense one of the best in the county once again.

MORGAN TILLEY

SOPHOMORE MIDFIELDER

SJCP

n Finished as the Vikings’ leading scorer for the second consecutive season and the third-leading scorer in the county after tallying 19 goals and 10 assists.

LAUREN TRUELOVE

JUNIOR DEFENDER

OAKDALE

n The backbone of a traditionally strong defense that allowed just 15 goals all sea-son. Helped the Bears go 13-1 in the regular season and 15-3 overall.

MEGAN WILSON

SENIOR DEFENDER

THOMAS JOHNSON

n A team captain who strengthened TJ’s back line and helped the Patriots reach their first state final since 2001. Named All-State honorable mention by the Maryland Association of Coaches of Soccer.

KIERSTEN YUHAS

SENIOR MIDFIELDER

OAKDALE

n Finished the season with 17 goals and 10 assists to lead the Bears in scoring and finish as the school’s second-leading scorer all time behind teammate Megan Connor. Named first team All-State by the Maryland Association of Coaches of Soccer.