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Guru grades

1. Blair

2. Sherwood

3. Richard Montgomery

4. Paint Branch

5. Blake

B-CC Barons

2009 record: 4-10

Players to watch: AnneMarie Galasso, Olivia Ferguson

Outlook: "I want people to say there is something there with this program and it is coming around. I expect to have a stronger season than last year and to build strong team unity." — Maigan Campbell

Blair Blazers

2009 record: 13-5

Players to watch: Eve Brown, Emily Haislip, Samantha Schweickhardt

Outlook: "To be one of the top teams this year, we are going to need to play the big games well and win the close games." — Louie Hoelman

Blake Bengals

2009 record: 11-6

Players to watch: Meredith Mathis, Bridget Hawvermale, Colleen Burkahardt

Outlook: "We are looking to be taken seriously as one of the powerhouses in the county this year." — Jessica Garlick

Churchill Bulldogs

2009 record: 4-9

Players to watch: Maddie Ulanow, Lia Psillos, Emma Trachman

Outlook: "This year we are going to focus a lot more on putting the ball into play and scoring runs." — Jamie Collins

Clarksburg Coyotes

2009 record: 14-4

Players to watch: Riley Wilson, Taleen Doukmajian, Rebecca Taff

Outlook: "We want to continue to establish ourselves as one of the better softball programs in the county. We believe we have done that so far and want to make sure it continues." — Larry Hurd

Good Counsel Falcons

2009 record:

Players to watch: Taylor Wigmore, Grace Beuchert, Kelsey Dunn

Outlook: "This team will go as far as it wants to go as long as it puts runs on the board. With the caliber players I have right now, I think we will put runs on the board." — Paula Obal

Kennedy Cavaliers

2009 record: 1-13

Players to watch: Alana Johnson, Angelica Griffin, Nanette Nunu

Outlook: "We are hoping that the experience gained last year will help with our games this year." — Rita Boule

Magruder Colonels

2009 record: 1-15

Players to watch: Lindsey Satre, Tori Kenno, Shana Sally

Outlook: "We have retooled with a very young team. Our goal is to play smart and aggressive games." — Ed Hendrickson

Northwest Jaguars

2009 record: 4-12

Players to watch: Emily Forst, Stephanie Leschek, Ayana Hilton

Outlook: "We need to build on our varsity experience from last year. A major key will be the progression of our juniors." — Kevin Corpuz

Paint Branch Panthers

2009 record: 13-5

Players to watch: Lyssie Parkhurst, Emma Schultz, Elizabeth Dzierzanowski

Outlook: "We are a deep and experienced team and after a strong performance last season, we will be looking to get over some of the mental miscues that cost us." — Nathan Wiles

Poolesville Falcons

2009 record: 12-4

Players to watch: Lori Defnet, Patti Maloney, Magen Harris

Outlook: "The key to our success this season will be how our young players develop and get better as the season progresses toward playoffs." — Laurie Wohnhas

Richard Montgomery Rockets

2009 record: 13-3

Players to watch: Kristen Hutchinson, Christina Fuqua, Casey Moore

Outlook: "We want to play consistently and not beat ourselves. We have a lot of experience and we are working hard to stay focused." — Watson Prather

Rockville Rams

2009 record: 6-8

Players to watch: Courtney Sakula, Ashley Flowers, Angela Difonzo

Outlook: "We struggled a lot with pitching last season and hope to change that." — Melissa Fischer

Sherwood Warriors

2009 record: 16-2

Players to watch: Kristin Holonich, Kat Correa, Amanda Nardone

Outlook: "We may not have the same pitching, but I think our hitting will be just fine and I don't have to hide anyone in the field. I really have 11 starters. I don't think we have ever been this solid, top to bottom." — Pat Flanagan

Stone Ridge Gators

2009 record: 12-4

Players to watch: Elena Gambon, Helen Hargan, Susannah Spruill

Outlook: "Our strength is with our pitching and catching combination and our defensive infield." — Charlie Adams

Walter Johnson Wildcats

2009 record: 7-8

Players to watch: Bethany Buel, Roya Hakimzadeh, Jessie Peterson

Outlook: "We are hoping to show the county that Walter Johnson's softball program is committed to improving our program and proving we are a competitive contender." — Jamie Ahearn

Wootton Patriots

2009 record: 13-5

Players to watch: Rachel Laufer, Emma Barlock, Jennifer Purisch

Outlook: "We need to fill vacated positions and teach our young team to learn how to win." — Alton Lightsey