All-Gazette field hockey
Player of the Year
Katie Slater
Holy Cross, Senior, Defense
Future University of Virginia player not only locked down all comers but posted 11 goals, mostly off penalty corners. Had game-winning goal in WCAC final.
Coach of the Year
Dan Feher
Paint Branch, Fifth year
Guided program to first division and regional crowns while compiling 15-3 record before falling to undefeated Westminster in state semifinal.
First team
Justine Allen
Blake, Sr., F
Propelled Bengals to first state final with 21 goals, 6 assists.
Shahara Anderson-Davis
Bullis, Sr., F
County's leading goal-scorer (23) guided Bulldogs to most wins ever.
Katie Bertrand
Clarksburg, Sr., M
Propelled Coyotes to first playoff win with 14 goals, 9 assists.
Georgina Beven
Walter Johnson, Sr., M
Northeastern (Mass.) commit had 32 goals the past two years.
Sunny Cobb
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Sr., M
Ran show from central midfield, producing 10 goals, 8 assists.
Lori Defnet
Poolesville, Sr., M
Team's best all-around player guided Falcons back to regional final.
Skye Free
Richard Montgomery, Sr., D
Adept skills all over field, securing defense while contributing to offense.
Jill Genovese
Holy Cross, Soph., G
Futures player had 11 shutouts, one vs. St. Stephen's/St. Agnes.
Colleen Harwood
Magruder, Jr., F
Team-high 11 goals, 4 assists helped Colonels reach 4A West Region final.
Rachel Heiss
Paint Branch, Sr., M
Took free hits, anchored defense, produced 14 assists, 4 goals.
Heather Jenney
Paint Branch, Soph., F
Used speed to score goals (14), set up her teammates (14 assists).
Jessica Sawadago
Springbrook, Sr., D
Leader for one of county's premier defenses.
Meredith Storm
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Sr., D
Directed defense that surrendered just 7 goals to county opponents.
Paige Twigg
Magruder, Sr., M
Adept ball-handler with excellent stick work had 6 goals, 6 assists.
Second team
Katie Cecere
Holy Cross, Sr., M
Go-to scorer: 8 goals, 9 assists.
Cara Craze
Poolesville, Sr., D
Big part of 9 shutouts.
Jenn Dewey
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Jr., F
Speedy forward caused havoc.
Rachel Forman
Good Counsel, Sr., F
Driving force in WCAC final run.
Leah Hunsinger
Quince Orchard, Jr., F
Regional finalist had 13 goals.
Lindsey Janoskie
Paint Branch, Soph., F
Potent: 12 goals, 12 assists.
Kelly Jenney
Paint Branch, Sr., F
Scored 8 goals in postseason.
Shannon Lechner
Good Counsel, Sr., F
All-WCAC selection.
Laura Li
Blair, Sr., D
Led Blazers to 8 wins.
Rachel Lipman
Quince Orchard, Jr., G
Produced over 100 saves.
Piper Spiller
Springbrook, Soph., M
Great distributor in midfield.
Ashley Stennet
Springbrook, Sr., G
Logged 6 shutouts.
Idrienne Walker
Bullis, Fr., F
Top newcomer had 10 assists.
Caroline Wannen
Blake, Fr., F
Complemented Allen nicely.
Caitlin Zolet
Wootton, Sr., G
Allowed 9 goals on 88 shots.
Honorable mention
Kristina Anderson, Quince Orchard, Sr., D
Amy Defnet, Poolesville, Soph., G
Victoria Graham, Northwest, Sr., F
Joanna Goldman, Churchill, Sr., M
Bridget Hawvermale, Blake, Jr., D
Celeste Pilato, Whitman, Jr., F
Mary Plotas, Good Counsel, Jr., F
Courtney Romanowski, Magruder, Jr., D
Ebony Turner, Springbrook, Sr., F
Colby Wright, Wootton, Jr., F