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Co-Players of the Year
Brighid Casey, Good Counsel, Sr., Setter
Casey always found the hot hand for the Falcons. Alongside fellow senior teammate Becky West, she formed a dynamic duo helping the Falcons to a 96-5 game record this season.
Becky West, Good Counsel, Sr., Outside hitter
West emerged as the most dominant hitter in the county. In her final season of competitive volleyball, she helped lead the Falcons to a 28-0 record and their third-straight WCAC title.
Coach of the Year
Fran Duvall, Poolesville, 12th year
Playing as the lone Class 1A school in Montgomery County, the Falcons dominated all comers. Duvall guided a veteran squad to a perfect 19-0 record en route to their first state title.
First team
Jenny Better, Poolesville, Sr., Setter
Was driving force behind Falcons' offense as team capped undefeated season with school's first Class 1A state title.
Andrea Fort, Magruder, Sr., Libero
Played superb defense for Colonels, who made it to 4A state semifinals. Set school record for career digs with 447.
Chelsea Glowacki, Poolesville, Sr., Middle blocker
Led host of offensive and defensive threats for Falcons by averaging nearly three kills, 0.63 blocks per game.
Bianca Livioco, Gaithersburg, Jr., Libero
Sparkplug had ability to shift match momentum with superb defensive play. Also threat as team's best server.
Hunter Schallhorn, Blake, Sr., Outside hitter
Complete player and Bengals' most consistent offensive threat. Helped squad to 4A West Region final.
Paige Sekerak, Poolesville, So., Libero
Overshadowed on Falcons' senior-laden team, played vital role for state champs, averaging 3.5 digs per game.
Corri Smoot, Magruder, Sr., Middle hitter
Colonels' all-time leader in blocks for both career (140) and season (65).
Kim Van Lowe, Watkins Mill, Sr., Outside hitter
Was there whenever Wolverines needed critical point, leading Watkins Mill to 3A West Region final.
Second team
Sam Bonturi, Damascus, Sr., OH
Jennifer Chen, Wootton, Sr., S
Jessica Chittenden, Poolesville, Sr., MB
Rosie Eck, B-CC, Sr., MH
Amy Kaufmann, Churchill, Sr., MB
Allison McCabe, Gaithersburg, Sr., OH
Alison Musser, Magruder, Sr., S
Micaela Perez-Ferrero, Blake, Sr., S
Emma Rutter, Rockville, Sr., OH
Lizzie Sauber, Northwood, Sr., OH
