Gable Braun
Three-year starter dominated faceoffs, winning 225 of 327 (70%) to consistently secure possession for the No. 5 Eagles (12-5)
Equally adept at playing ahead or behind the whistle; won 17 of 21 faceoffs in pivotal win over No. 2 St. Mary’s during playoff march
North Carolina commit led the team in ground balls for the second straight season with 106
Said McDonogh coach Andy Hilgartner: “Gable’s intense competitiveness filtered through the entire team. Perfectionist at his craft, he worked outside of normal practice time throughout the season to improve.”
Blake Gable
Three-year starter excelled with added responsibilities this season; asked to cover top attackmen in leading a defense that yielded eight goals per game
Consistently brought smart play, tremendous footwork and decisive instincts to make standout plays on defense
North Carolina commit finished the season with 39 ground balls and 21 caused turnovers
Said Boys’ Latin coach Brian Farrell: “Blake was a difference-maker for our team this season. We put him on the opposing team’s top threat in every game.”
Michael Harmeyer
Three-year varsity player scored a staggering 99 goals to go with eight assists to lead the No. 8 Falcons (19-1) to their fourth straight state crown Lightning-quick dodger and pure finisher scored three or more goals in 19 games; had nine goals in state tournament wins over Churchill and Howard Committed to Virginia; goes into senior season with 136 goals and 15 assists for career
Said Severna Park coach Dave Earl: “Mikey’s performance this season was something to remember.”
Colin Kelley
Four-year standout, two-year captain and All-Metro second-team pick last season jumps to the first team after leading No. 12 Mustangs (14-2) to Howard County crown
Set program marks in career saves (608) and wins (49) after going 14-2 with 122 saves for a .710 save percentage and 3.02 goals against average this season
Mercer commit played major role in two Howard County titles and program’s first state title last season
Said Marriotts Ridge coach Tony Incontrera: “Colin has been a constant with our program the past four years. He was always a great goalie, but he has grown as a leader each season.”
Daniel Kelly
Three-year varsity player, captain finished with 42 goals and 30 assists for 72 points to lead the MIAA A Conference champion Cardinals in scoring
Steadying influence with uncanny game sense; registered three or more points in 14 of 15 games played and had seven goals and three assists in two playoff wins
North Carolina commit takes 123 goals and 69 assists into his senior season
Said Calvert Hall coach (and Daniel’s father) Bryan Kelly: “I think he was our leader on the field in every aspect of getting everybody where they needed to be. And he just had this ability to put the ball in the back of the net when we needed it most.”
Jack Koras
Three-year varsity player, captain thrived in new role on attack to lead the No. 4 Dons (10-7) with 46 goals and 28 assists
Midfielder in first two seasons, brought high-end athleticism, toughness and power with precise shot
Maryland commit scored at least one goal in every game this season with a standout four-goal, two-assist performance against McDonogh
Said Loyola Blakefield coach Gene Ubriaco: “We needed a No. 1 guy on attack and he filled that void for us wonderfully. He’s an extremely tough competitor.”
Grant Mitchell
Four-year varsity player (freshman season in Georgia), captain and repeat first-team selection added layers to his game each of his three seasons with Cardinals
Area’s most dynamic offensive midfielder had 32 goals and 21 assists, improved drastically at the defensive end
Ohio State commit enjoyed three-goal, two-assist performance in title game; finished with 111 points (67 goals, 44 assists) in three years at Calvert Hall
Said Bryan Kelly: “Once we got into league play, Grant shifted into fifth gear — he was ready to go. … The other aspect of his game is he really became a very good, strong defensive midfielder. He’s a complete player and always had some big goals when we needed them.”