All-howard County

GIRLS BASKETBALL

PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Keisha Eaddy

River Hill

The repeat Player of the Year leaves River Hill as the program's all-time leader in points (1,680), steals (646) and assists (380) and was the key component in the No. 3 Hawks' first state title this season.

The Temple-bound senior, a 5-foot-6 guard, used her athleticism, quickness and leadership to make a constant impact at both ends. This season, she averaged 22.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, four assists and seven steals. She scored 20 points in the Hawks' 51-46 win over Western in the Class 3A title game.

COACH OF THE YEAR

Teresa Waters

River Hill

The Hawks made a return trip to the Class 3A state tournament, and this time they brought home the title to cap a 28-0 season. After losing five seniors from last year's team - including 6-foot-4 center Brittany Gordon - Waters counted on the dynamic play of senior standout guard Keisha Eaddy and a strong collective effort from the rest.

Roles changed, with junior Kelsey Erdman moving inside from the perimeter and senior forward Cari Haas doing more scoring, but the Hawks did not miss a beat and surpassed all expectations. Waters has a 170-28 mark in eight seasons, and River Hill is 53-1 in the past two.

First team

Name School Class Pos.

Tiffany Der Wilde Lake Junior Guard

Keisha Eaddy River Hill Senior Guard

Carlie Nethken Long Reach Senior Guard

Jill Rekart Mount Hebron Junior Guard

Julie Taylor Atholton Junior Guard

Kelsey Erdman River Hill Junior Forward

Cari Haas River Hill Senior Forward

Miriam McKenzie Oakland Mills Soph. Forward

Second Team

Name School Class Pos.

Alissa Bourne Glenelg Junior Guard

Jackie Doherty Mount Hebron Junior Guard

Ashley Myrick Wilde Lake Senior Guard

Deanna Dydynski Mount Hebron Soph. Forward

Elie Snyder Atholton Soph. Forward

Nyree Williams Howard Fresh. Forward

Caitlin Burr Centennial Senior Center

Taylor Chapman Atholton Soph. Center

Note -- Teams selected by Glenn Graham after consultation with The Sun staff and area coaches.