March 19, 1997
Robert Gray
Southwestern
Basketball
Gray, a 6-4 forward, had 28 points and 13 rebounds as top-ranked Southwestern defeated Parkdale (81-75, OT) to capture the Class 4A state title. The senior also totaled 16 points, six rebounds and three assists in a win over Paint Branch (68-48) in the semifinals.
Mike Griffin
Edgewood
Basketball
Griffin, a 6-1 guard, led Edgewood to the Class 1A state title with 18 points, five rebounds and two assists in a win over Long Reach (60-51). The senior also had 24 points, four rebounds and four steals in a semifinal win over Westmar (80-71).
Stephanie Stambaugh
F.S. Key
Basketball
Stambaugh, a 6-1 senior, scored 15 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in the Eagles' state Class 1A semifinal win over vTC Mardela (47-40) and added 19 points, eight rebounds and three blocks in the championship win over Northern-Garrett (53-23).
Note: Athlete of the Week nominations can be made Sundays between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at 410-332-6200 or 800-829-8000, extension 6200. At the end of the school year, each player chosen as an Athlete of the Week will be invited to a luncheon Monday, June 9, 1997 at the Towson Sheraton, where one male and one female Athlete of the Year will be chosen.
Pub Date: 3/20/97