2017 All-Charles County fall sports teams
Football
Athlete of the Year Jemichael Jones North Point senior quarterback
Résumé: The dual threat quarterback spearheaded the Eagles to an undefeated regular season mark through 10 weeks and a 12-1 record overall; finished with over 1,700 yards passing and 1,500 yards-plus rushing, accounting for a combined 24 touchdowns on the season; delivered a career-high 284 yards rushing to go along with 227 yards in the air with four total touchdowns in win over then undefeated Northern on Oct. 27; pivotal in the Eagles’ first-ever Class 4A East Region championship; only quarterback in program history to rush and pass for 1,000 plus in the same season, also accomplishing the feat as a junior; All-SMAC honorable mention selection; committed to continue career at Howard University
Coach of the Year Tom Petre North Point (fourth season)
Résumé: Guided the Eagles to a perfect 10-0 regular season record en route to their third straight SMAC Potomac Division crown; earned their first playoff win since 2011 with win over Arundel in the Class 4A East Region semifinals; a week later, team captured its first-ever region crown with win over Broadneck to earn a berth to the state semifinals; averaged 37.3 points per game with three shutouts; allowed seven points or less three times; SMAC Coach of the Year selection
Offense First team QB Jemichael Jones, North Point senior
1,752 passing yards; 1,572 rushing yards (12 passing, 12 rushing); All-SMAC honorable mention selection
RB Chelen Garnes, North Point senior
476 yards; 4 touchdowns; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
RB Jordan Brumfield, Westlake senior
771 yards; 7 touchdowns; All-SMAC Chesapeake Division selection
WR Malik Lawerence, North Point junior
44 receptions; 932 yards; 11 touchdowns; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
WR Hezikiah Hawkins, Thomas Stone senior
27 receptions; 488 yards; 7 touchdowns; All-SMAC Chesapeake Division selection
WR Nico Stout, La Plata sophomore
19 receptions; 318 yards; All-SMAC Chesapeake Division selection
OL: Rasheed Walker, North Point senior
All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
OL Elijah Lane, Lackey senior
All-SMAC Chesapeake Division selection
OL Willie Borden, Lackey senior
All-SMAC Chesapeake Division selection
OL Jonathan Graham, La Plata senior
All-SMAC Chesapeake Division selection
OL Michael Troxel, North Point senior
All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Defense DL: Rasheed Walker, North Point senior
59 tackles; 15 solo; 11 sacks; AllSMAC Potomac Division selection
DL Chris Thompson, Lackey senior
122 tackles; 89 solo; 21 sacks; 2 fumble recoveries; All-SMAC Chesapeake Division selection
DL Jonathan Ross, St. Charles senior
91 tackles; 60 solo; 13 sacks; All-SMAC Chesapeake Division selection
DL Jerome Dory, Thomas Stone senior
91 tackles; 63 solo; 16.5 sacks; All-SMAC Chesapeake Division selection
LB Michael Troxel, North Point senior
97 tackles; 1 sack; 1 fumble recovery; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
LB Brian Lee, Westlake senior
91 tackles; 5 sacks; 1 fumble recovery; 1 interception; 1 touchdown; All-SMAC Chesapeake Division selection
LB Peytyn Gray, La Plata senior
73 tackles; 19 solo; 6 sacks; 2 fumble recoveries; All-SMAC Chesapeake Division selection
LB Hopeton Mair, Thomas Stone senior
180 tackles; 129 solo; 5 sacks; 4 fumble recoveries; All-SMAC Chesapeake Division selection
DB Chelen Garnes, North Point senior
6 interceptions; 2 interception returns for touchdowns; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
DB Ratez McLaurin, Westlake senior
45 tackles; 8 interceptions; 1 touchdown; All-SMAC Chesapeake Division selection
DB Jonathan Bridgett, Lackey junior
9 interceptions; 3 touchdowns; AllSMAC honorable mention selection
ST: Malik Lawerence, North Point junior
2 punt return touchdowns
Second team Offense QB Robert Middleton, Lackey junior RB Joshua Crumb, North Point senior RB Hopeton Mair, Thomas Stone senior
WR John Riley, North Point senior WR Johnathan Barnes, Westlake senior
WR James Wilkerson, Lackey senior OL Lydell Washington, Lackey senior OL Isaiah Belton, Westlake junior OL Leon Middleton, Thomas Stone senior
OL Xavier Prince, North Point senior OL Gregnor Keys, La Plata sophomore Defense
DL Elijah Lane, Lackey senior DL Infiniti Stokes, North Point senior DL Dacory Thomas, St. Charles senior DL Kobe Bins, Westlake senior LB D’Anthony Washington, Lackey junior LB Zach Doss, North Point senior LB Johnathan Barnes, Westlake senior
LB Paul Massey Jr., St. Charles senior DB Jordan Carter, Lackey senior DB Braxton Brooks, North Point senior
DB Delonta Nunnally, Thomas Stone senior
ST William Meadows, La Plata senior
Boys soccer
Athlete of the Year Cameron Ballard Jr. North Point senior
Résumé: The Eagles’ top offensive threat and captain delivered with 12 goals and four assists; had fourgame winning goals on the season, including notching the game-winner in the 1-0 win over Lackey on Oct. 18 to help clinch the SMAC Potomac Division crown; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Coach of the Year Doug DeCook North Point (second season)
Résumé: Led the Eagles to a 7-7 overall record; finished tied with La Plata with an identical 5-1 records atop the county; claimed the SMAC Potomac Division crown in a tiebreaker with win over the Warriors on Oct. 6; advanced to the SMAC championship game; only allowed 1 goal with 4 shutouts in 5 county wins; reached the Class 4A East Region Section II semifinals
First team Forwards Evan Young, Lackey junior
18 goals; 9 assists; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Robbie Delozier, La Plata senior
9 goals; 5 assists; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Cameron Ballard Jr., North Point senior
12 goals; 4 assists; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Midfielders Seth DePriest-Kessler, La Plata senior
9 goals; 8 assists; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Roy Henderson, St. Charles senior
10 goals; 5 assists; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Trey Welch, Lackey senior
8 goals; 17 assists; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Chris Piazza, North Point sophomore
4 goals; 3 assists; All-SMAC honorable mention selection
Backs Chris Simpson, North Point senior
1 goal; 3 assists; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Charlie Gardner, La Plata senior
12 goals; 3 assists; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Seth Weingarden, Lackey senior
4 goals; 2 assists; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Goalkeeper Austin Geier, North Point junior
70 saves; 4 shutouts in SMAC Potomac Division play; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Utility Aaron Seliek, Thomas Stone senior
5 goals; 3 assists; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Honorable mentions
F Drew Carter, St. Charles senior; M Trevor Drummond, McDonough senior; B Josue Funes, St. Charles senior; U Neko Hatton, Lackey junior; F Nick McManhan, La Plata senior; M Adyran Murphy, North Point senior; B Peyton Myers, McDonough senior; M Justin Santiago, La Plata sophomore; GK Mac Scott, Lackey senior; B Joe Tewell, Thomas Stone junior; F Zach Wittlinger, Grace Christian Academy; B Joshua Young, La Plata senior
Girls soccer
Athlete of the Year Makenzie DePriest-Kessler La Plata senior midfielder
Résumé: After a one-year hiatus from playing high school soccer established herself as one of the top players in the SMAC and the county in her final campaign; finished with 8 goals and 5 assists on the season; committed to play NCAA Division I soccer at Elon; AllSMAC Potomac Division selection
Coach of the Year Kevin Barry La Plata (eighth season)
Résumé: Directed the Warriors to a 10-6 overall record with a perfect 6-0 record against county opponents en route to the SMAC Potomac Division championship; reached the SMAC championship game; received the No. 2 seed in the Class 2A South Section II playoffs; won 9 out of 10 games to end the regular season, spurred by an eight-game win streak; outscored their county foes 27-1 with 5 shutouts
First team Forwards Peyton Carney, McDonough junior
17 goals; 11 assists; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Alexis Funchess, Lackey senior
5 goals; 3 assists; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Kaitlyn Fitzsimmons, La Plata senior
16 goals; 3 assists; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Midfielders Makenzie DePriest-Kessler, La Plata senior
5 goals; 8 assists; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Elizabeth Sauod, McDonough senior
14 goals; 13 assists; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Michiaha Lloyd, North Point sophomore
8 goals; 12 assists; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Jordan Davis, Westlake senior
7 goals; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Backs Courtney Moss, North Point junior
3 goals; 4 assists; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Hannah Kraft, La Plata senior
2 goals; 1 assist; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Kaylyn Rivera, McDonough sophomore
1 goal; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Goalkeeper Kianna Webb, North Point senior
75 saves; 6 shutouts: All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Utility Jasmine Brake, St. Charles senior
6 goals; 3 assists; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Honorable mentions
GK Hannah Bateman, Lackey senior; M Emily Edwards, McDonough junior; F Kristen Ging, La Plata freshman; B Morgan Gravely, St. Charles senior; M Mikayla Johnson, North Point senior; M Natalie Jumaos, North Point senior; B Victoria Lawrence, McDonough junior; B Hannah Lind, La Plata senior; F Jordan Parker, McDonough junior; U Emily Redman, La Plata junior; M Sara Rutledge, Thomas Stone junior; F Julia Simpson, La Plata senior
Field hockey
Athlete of the Year Amanda Wikert Lackey senior forward
Résumé: Has enabled the Chargers to ascend to the head of the class in the SMAC’s Potomac Division three years after she was simply part of the team’s rebuilding process, showing it with her speed and strong stick-handling skills; AllSMAC Potomac Division selection
Coach of the Year Erika Prate Lackey (first season)
Résumé: At the helm of her alma mater, she guided the Chargers to an 8-5-1 mark, including a 5-0 record among county opponents to win the SMAC’s Potomac Division title; team edged La Plata in penalty strokes on Oct. 16 to claim the crown; picked up No. 1 seed in the Class 1A South Region playoffs
First team Forwards Kaitlyn Klahr, North Point senior
All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Alexa Howard, La Plata senior
All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Amanda Wikert, Lackey senior
All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Midfielders Camryn Howard, La Plata senior
All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Angela Rogers, Thomas Stone junior
All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Elizabeth Poletis, McDonough junior
All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Defense Casey Nutter, Thomas Stone junior
All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Hannah Armstrong, La Plata junior
All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Nichelle Wilburn, North Point senior
All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
DiMia Watson, North Point junior
All-SMAC honorable mention selection
Goalkeeper Olivia Bell, North Point senior
All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Utility McKenzie Martin, Lackey junior
All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Honorable mentions
D Alexandra Bailey, St. Charles senior; F Chloe Cooke, Thomas Stone junior; D Alyssa Fourrier, McDonough junior; D Katelyn Gordon, La Plata junior; F Rachel Hendricks, St. Charles junior; M Nasya Rahman, McDonough junior; GK Taylor Rollins, La Plata senior; F Olivia Simmons, North Point senior; M Vaniece Smith, Thomas Stone sophomore; F J’lah Watson, Lackey senior; GK Katie Willett, Lackey senior
Volleyball
Athlete of the Year Devin Ruble La Plata senior outside hitter
Résumé: Clearly ascended to the head of the class among county players and played a key role in the Warriors capturing the Class 2A South Region title and earning a berth in the state finals; amassed 303 kills and added 182 digs; had 76 service winners, including 51 aces; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Coach of the Year Sara Young North Point (first season) Résumé:
Guided the Eagles to an 8-6 mark overall, including a 5-1
record against county teams; did so primarily with a young team after the squad went winless one season earlier; team won its first postseason match in the Class 4A East Region playoffs with a threeset sweep over Annapolis
First team Outside hitter: Devin Ruble, La Plata senior
303 kills; 182 digs; 76 service winners, including 51 aces; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Outside hitter: Janae Lyles, St. Charles senior
All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Middle blocker: Jayci Chamberlain, La Plata sophomore
172 kills; 75 service winners; 45 digs; 40 aces; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Middle blocker: Melanie Battle, North Point senior
All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Setter: Bailey Davis, North Point High School freshman
Two-sport star covered the floor superbly for the Eagles and often did so after playing a round of golf; All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Setter: Ava Krahling, La Plata junior
544 set assists; 109 digs; 76 service winners; 46 service aces; All-SMAC honorable mention selection
Libero: Celeste Driver, McDonough senior
All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Defensive specialist: Jenesis Andrews-Kendale, Thomas Stone senior
All-SMAC Potomac Division selection
Honorable mentions
L Nicole Blue, Westlake senior; OH Loryn Cottle, La Plata senior; MB Jada Daniels, Thomas Stone sophomore; MH Emily Decker, Westlake senior; MB Samantha Falenofoa, La Plata sophomore; L Alyssa Gayon, La Plata junior; MB Jamie Hodges, North Point sophomore; MH Taylor Holland, St. Charles junior; OH Megan Luskey, Lackey senior; L Madison Meade, North Point freshman; OH Nya Medley, Thomas Stone senior; S Rana Smith, St. Charles sophomore; S Haley Wood, Lackey senior
Golf
Athlete of the Year Bailey Davis North Point freshman
Résumé: Clearly emerged as the head of the class among local golfers; captured the Class 4A-3A state golf tournament title with a two-day total of 146 (71-75), which was the best score of the entire tournament combining 2A-1A and 4A-3A golfers; shot a 69 to win the county tournament; followed that up with a 71 at the District IV tournament to win the crown and qualify for states; won a playoff against Northern’s Elizabeth Coffren to take the SMAC tournament, shooting 74; All-SMAC first-team selection; All-SMAC Most Outstanding Player selection
Coach of the Year Dave Russell La Plata (13th season)
Résumé: Guided the youthful Warriors to a 39-6 mark overall when combining the regular season and postseason tournaments; La Plata bested all county opponents during the regular season to finish 6-0; team was second to North Point at the county tournament; was the county’s best team at the District IV tournament, placing fourth overall; finished runner-up to Northern at the SMAC tournament; ended up seventh after Day 1 of the Class 2A-1A state tournament
First team Bailey Davis, North Point freshman
Shot 2-day total of 146 to win Class 4A-3A state tournament; county tournament champion (69); District IV tournament champion (71); SMAC tournament champion (74); All-SMAC first-team selection; All-SMAC Most Outstanding Player selection
Cameron Taylor, La Plata sophomore
Shot 84 at District IV tournament; shot 83 at SMAC tournament; shot 99 at Class 2A-1A state tournament; All-SMAC second team selection
Lazerus Sutton, La Plata senior
Shot 91 at county tournament; shot 89 at District IV tournament; shot 87 at SMAC tournament; shot 86 at Class 2A-1A state tournament; All-SMAC second-team selection
Gavin Ganter, La Plata freshman
Led team with 82 at county tournament; led team with 76 at District IV tournament; Led team with 80 at SMAC tournament; 21st in the state championships (2-day total of 167: 79-88). All-SMAC first-team selection
Trent Tyer, North Point senior
Shot 81 at county tournament; shot 83 at District IV tournament; shot 89 at SMAC tournament; All-SMAC second-team selection
Honorable mentions
Ian Carpenter, North Point freshman; Marvin Cherry, Lackey freshman; Brandon DeAtley, St. Charles sophomore; Jake Gleason, La Plata sophomore; Ryan Graves, Westlake sophomore Garrett Hayes, North Point senior; Joshua Lawrence, Thomas Stone senior; Alannah Milstead, Lackey junior; Tyler Moody, La Plata sophomore; Garrett Starke, Thomas Stone senior; Samiya White, St. Charles senior
Boys cross country
Athlete of the Year Jay Hall Westlake senior
Résumé: Finished in the top five in all three postseason events; was the county’s best runner at the SMAC championships with a third-place time of 16 minutes 32.20 seconds; was the best county runner at the Class 2A South Region championships (17:02.89, fourth place overall) and 2A state championshps (16:25.35, third place overall); helped the Wolverines to 7-6 overall record during the regular season; All-SMAC first-team selection
Coach of the Year Jimmy Ball North Point (13th season)
Résumé: Led the Eagles to another top finish among county squads; team finished 8-5 overall with a perfect 6-0 mark among county teams; finished a county-best sixth at SMAC championships; followed up with a sixth-place performance at the Class 4A East Region championships; placed 20th at 4A state championships
First team Jay Hall, Westlake senior
Third at SMAC championships (16:32.20); fourth at Class 2A South Region championships (17:02.89); third at Class 2A state championships (16:25.35); All-SMAC first-team selection
Joshua Doughty, North Point freshman
19th at SMAC championships (17:36.33); 17th at Class 4A East Region championships (18:25.50); 77th at Class 4A state championships (17:45.33)
Tyler Connelly, La Plata sophomore
21st at SMAC championships (17:43.72); 19th at Class 2A South Region championships (17:44.01); 86th at Class 2A state championships (18:30.80); All-SMAC honorable mention selection
Jett Hall, Westlake senior
22nd at SMAC championships (17:49.86); 17th at Class 2A South Region championships (17:42.60); 79th at Class 2A state championships (18:18.78)
Logan Handwork, North Point junior
24th at SMAC championships (18:01.29); 40th at Class 4A East Region championships (19:39.20); 152nd at Class 4A state championships (19:38.05)
Ray Stevenson, North Point senior
25th at SMAC championships (18:02.72); 26th at Class 4A East Region championships (19:04.00); 133rd at Class 4A state championships (19:05.31)
Michael Meade, North Point senior
29th at SMAC championships (18:05.84); 33rd at Class 4A East Region championships (19:27.00); 128th at Class 4A state championships (18:59.98)
Thomas Rahill, Westlake senior
31st at SMAC championships (18:08.94); 30th at Class 2A South Region championships (18:25.44); 67th at Class 2A state championships (17:54.76)
Honorable mentions
Raymond Bolton, Lackey junior; Joshua Carson, North Point senior; Donnell Carter, North Point junior; Mark Rodgers, North Point sophomore; Matthew Romero, La Plata junior; Zen Taylor, La Plata freshman; Tyler Whitsett, North Point senior; Andrew Wright, Lackey senior