August 29, 2012|By Glenn Graham | The Baltimore Sun
Cassidy Babin
Archbishop Spalding, goalkeeper, junior
Another in a long line of standout goalkeepers at Spalding, Babin posted six shutouts and had a 1.31 goals against average in her first season as a starter last year to earn All-Metro second-team honors. She reads the game well and covers the angles to keep opponents frustrated.
Gracyn Bryant
Archbishop Spalding, midfielder, senior
The All-Metro first-team choice excels at two-way play in the middle for the Cavaliers. A savvy playmaker in her fourth year on varsity, Bryant is counted on to regularly win balls and turn them into something positive. She finished with five goals and seven assists last season.
Alli Cislo
Old Mill, forward, senior
The most dangerous forward in the Baltimore area possesses dazzling ball skills and unmatched quickness to offset the heavy marking she constantly receives. Cislo, an All-Metro first-team pick and four-year starter, finished with 16 goals -- including three hat tricks -- as a junior.
Olivia DiFonso
John Carroll, midfielder, senior
Technically sound and creative with the ball, the All-Metro first-team selection controls the pace for the Patriots. Equally adept at scoring and setting up teammates, she had 14 goals and 15 assists in the past two seasons.
Eliza Harris
Friends, midfielder, junior
Harris is a dominating two-way central midfielder who can impact a game in many ways. The All-Metro second-team selection, who finished with 22 goals and 12 assists last season, gets possession with fierce defense and can produce instant offense.
Danielle Hogarth
Bryn Mawr, midfielder, junior
Equally strong with the ball at her feet or when making timely runs, Hogarth is a dynamic threat who finished with 13 goals and 12 assists last season. The All-Metro second-team pick is equipped to take on more responsibility with the departure of graduated standout Riley Barger.
Abby Noble
Hereford, forward, senior
A four-year starter, the All-Metro second-team choice has gifted ball skills, exceptional vision of the field, a fine understanding of the game and strong leadership. With a more experienced cast around her this fall, expect the Bulls to build on last year's success.
Jordan Pearson
McDonogh, defender, senior
The area's most consistent defender at outside back, Pearson is always in the right position and wins the important one-on-one battles. The All-Metro first-team selection also provides an added offensive weapon, getting forward to record three goals and five assists last season.
Abby Smucker
C. Milton Wright, defender, senior
An All-Metro first-team selection and four-year varsity player, the Mustangs' captain is always in the right position as a central defender. Her work rate and competitiveness set a positive tone, which her Mustangs teammates are quick to follow.
Sheridan Street
River Hill, forward, junior
Fast and resourceful near the goal, Street excels at being in the right place at the right time to finish scoring chances. Last season for the Hawks, she finished with 17 goals and four assists.
Other notables:
Bridgette Andrzejewski, McDonogh
Katie Arensmeier, River Hill
Amy Bednarek, Patterson Mill
Teresa Berg, Bel Air
Sammy Bost, Liberty
Morgan Crable, Marriotts Ridge
Mackenzie Farley, North Carroll
Megan Frailer, C. Milton Wright
Lydia Frierson, Chapelgate
Maggie Furlong, St. Paul's
Sam Gasior, Fallston
Jenny Gavigan, Westminster
Samantha Kirk, Archbishop Spalding
Samantha Knapp, Loch Raven
Zoe Krulak-Palmer, Poly
Kacie Longo, South River
Emily Lord, Broadneck
Casey Martinez, McDonogh
Kourtney McLain, Chesapeake-AA
Ellie McNulty, Broadneck
Summerly Merson, South Carroll
Mackenzie Murray, Westminster
Jennifer Nonn, Catonsville
Mo Ostrowski, Archbishop Spalding
Alex Pryor, Mercy
Delaney Reiff, Reservoir
Kelsey Ritter, Severn
Emily Shandruk, Perry Hall
Jada Talley, Mount Carmel
Abby Thomas, Severna Park
Danielle Turner-Moore, Western
Marissa Walker, Fallston
Morgan Webster, Patterson Mill
Nicole Wojcik, John Carroll
Taylor Zucco, Glenelg