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Spring 2015 players of the year

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All-Metro girls soccer player of the year: Howell Central's historic season sparked by Eddy's return

Caitlyn Eddy is rarely at rest.

A senior midfielder for the Francis Howell Central girls soccer team, Eddy is a fitness fanatic. She uses a tracker to chase her goal of 10,000 steps in a day. After practice, if she didn't reach that number, she would go for a run. There were days Eddy would push through rugged conditioning drills and then stick around after practice for more. As she helped Howell Central to its first state semifinal and a Class 4 runner-up finish, Eddy would lead the Spartans through practice and then do workouts the coaches at Arkansas-Little Rock sent her for the offseason.

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All-Metro girls track athlete of the year: Eureka's Long left no doubt about her place in history

Hannah Long left nothing to chance.

Not even her spikes.

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All-Metro boys track athlete of the year: Cahokia's Ward causes a commotion

Ja'Mari Ward remembers the moment track and field captured his attention.

The youngest of three boys, Ward watched as his older brothers, La'Derrick and Lajerrick, competed for Cahokia at the state championship meet.

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All-Metro pitcher of the year: Lloyd's consistent approach nets big wins for Edwardsville

At 5-foot-9, bespectacled Edwardsville High senior Daniel Lloyd is quite an unassuming figure, even standing on the 10-inch pitching mound.

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All-Metro baseball player of the year: Hudson proud to be more than a dominating pitcher for Alton

The efforts of Alton High senior Bryan Hudson have been well-documented this season.

Hudson secured a scholarship to pitch at the University of Missouri. He alsoÌýwas selected in the third round of the 2015 Major League Baseball Entry Draft by the Chicago Cubs.

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All-Metro boys lacrosse player of the year: Iversen evolves into complete package for De Smet

An imposing grey wall stands sturdy on the north side of De Smet's campus.

The wall, a memorial to Mike Sennett, the program's first head lacrosse coach in 1991, sits looming over a small patch of turf.

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All-Metro girls lacrosse player of the year: Karl hangs up spikes after record season for St. Joseph's

The brace looks like a security device.

Jackie Karl readied her left ankle one more time for what was to be her final high school lacrosse game.

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First team

Rachel Kegler, Cor Jesu, junior, attacker

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Kegler ranked near the top of the area in almost ever offensive category while helping the Chargers reach the MSLA Class 2 state championship. In 19 games, she scored 58 times including twice in the title game against St. Joseph's, had 21 assists and tallied nine points in a single game twice. She was an honorable mention All-American selection, an all-state attacker, an MWAA All-Star at midfield and an All-Private School team selection.

Jen Marey, Eureka, senior, attacker

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Fast and crafty around the net, Marey helped Eureka to another state semifinal berth. After leading the Wildcats deep into the postseason, she earned All-American honorable mention honors. She scored three goals against MICDS early in the season and almost helped knock off the undefeated champions.Ìý

Rebecca Wellford, MICDS, senior, midfielder

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Rebecca Wellford, MICDS field hockey

A key component in each of MICDS' three consecutive state championships, Wellford's ability to cut and dodge on the way to the goal was unmatched. Her athletic ability helped her score 40 goals and hand out 36 assists. She was an All-American, all-state and All-Private School selection in her final season. She signed to play lacrosse for Washington & Lee University, which made it to the third round of the NCAA Division III tournament.

Maria Johnson, Lafayette, junior, midfielder

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Johnson and Lafayette sprinted out to a hot start and did not cool off until Class 2 runner-up Cor Jesu ended their season. Johnson's 90 goals were the most in the area, despite missing three games in late April. In the four games after her injury, she scored 26 goals and scooped up 25 ground balls. She gave goalies a hard time by squeezing into the offensive zone and releasing a deadly shot.Ìý

Barrett Carlson, John Burroughs, junior, midfielder

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Barrett Carlson, John Burroughs lacrosse

Carlson, who plays three sports and is fast on both land and water, missed the Bombers first two games but made up for lost time quickly. She was a part of John Burroughs' 200 medley relay swim team that finished seventhÌýat the state championships. Two months later, she was racing by defenders for the lacrosse squad. She scored 39 goals with five assists and has discussed attending Yale and playing lacrosse. She was an All-American, all-state and All-Private School selection.

Regina Doty, Kirkwood, junior, midfielder

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Regina Doty, Kirkwood lacrosse

One of the top scorers in the area for the second successive season, Doty scored at least two goals in every game this season. By cutting into the zone and drawing defenders, she either scored or opened up lanes for others to score. Had 73 goals and 25 assists entering the Class 2 District 4 championship. Was third in the area with 127 ground balls. She was an all-state selection for the Pioneers, who won 15 of 19 matches.

Mary Grace Cusamano, Villa Duchesne, sophomore, midfielder/defense

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Whether playing defense by the boundaries or racing up the field to score, Cusumano was always around the ball for the Saints, who won 11 of 15 matches. A defender and midfielder, she scored 17 goals and passed out four assists while being a part of a team that outscored opponents 154-131. Was an all-state, All-Private School and All-Metro League selection.Ìý

Corinne Condie, John Burroughs, junior, defense

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Condie was an all-state and All-Metro League selection for the Bombers and helped trigger a late playoff run. She led a defense that allowed four goals or less on four occasions. Had 43 ground balls. John Burroughs only allowed 120 goals all season and lost to St. Teresa's, the eventual Class 1 runner-up.Ìý

Brittney Tucker, Westminster, junior, defense

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Tucker helped lead the Wildcats to the Class 1 District 2 district championship game. She also garnered all-state, All-Metro League and All-Private School honors. By stepping up to the top of the circle and checking the ball carrier, Tucker helped Westminster go 15-8. With Tucker leading the way, Westminster allowed four goals or less on eight occasions.

Ellis Chalfant, MICDS, senior, goalkeeper

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Ellis Chalfant, MICDS lacrosse

Chalfant was in the net for 990 of the 1,000 minutes MICDS played on its way to a third consecutive state championship. She was 18-2, had three shutouts, 120 saves and allowed just 91 goals. She also earned all-state, All-Private School and All-Metro League honors to go with an All-American honorable mention selection. She will attend Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Second team

Olivia Coomes, Westminster, senior, attacker

Helped Westminster to a Class 1 District 2 championship with late goals in a comeback win over Clayton. Was faster than most on offense and used her wheels to zip right up the middle of the field and score at will. Coomes scored 37 goals through 12 games for the Wildcats. She also earned all-state and All-Private School honors.

Averie Fuller, Kirkwood, junior, attacker

The second of a two-headed scoring machine for the Pioneers, Fuller tallied 67 goals in 18 games and scored four goals or more in 12 of those games. Was fourth in the area in points. Her speed and dodging work helped Kirkwood advance to the Class 2 District 4 championship.

Lilly Thiemann, MICDS, senior, attacker

Thiemann was one of the top point producers for the state champs. She had 60 points, 29 goals and 21 assists. ThiemannÌýhad a goal and an assist in the state championship against St. Teresa's. She was selected to the all-state, All-Private School and All-Metro League teams as an attacker. She had 11 multi-goal goals and nine multi-assist games.

Harper Larson, Westminster, senior, attacker

Larson played fast, dodging defenders like they were standing still. Through April, she was the Wildcats second-best scorer. She had 25 goals and four assists in her first month of play. She earned all-state, All-Metro League and All-Private School honors.

Louise Keefer, Villa Duchesne, junior, midfielder

Keefer was the top scorer for the Saints with 55 goals and seven assists. She scored seven goals twice and helped Villa Duchesne to an 11-4 record. She also shadowed the opposition's top scorer on occasion.

Kaylon Buckner, Ladue, freshman, midfielder

In her first season, Buckner was second in the area with 110 points. She compiled 76 goals and 34 assists for the Rams during their 11-9 campaign. In her first game, she scored seven times and handed out an assist. She was an all-state selection at midfield.

Kristen Weber, St. Joseph's, sophomore, midfielder

Did not play in the Class 2 championship game because of a knee injury sustained in the state semifinal, but Weber still made her mark. Had a goal and an assist in the semifinal to help the Angels jump out to a big lead. She finished with 53 goals, 17 assists and was an all-state selection.

Grace Harrison, Clayton, junior, midfielder

One of a handful of Clayton attackers and midfielders to have 20 goals or more, Harrison finished with a team-high 27 goals and 40 assists. She helped lead a powerful Clayton offense with her deceptive shot. She could force the ball from the opposition, capture the ground ball and hand out an assist in a matter of seconds.

Kenzie Bemis, Eureka, sophomore, defense

Bemis was an all-state selection after she helped anchor a defense that allowed only 117 goals in 17 games. Bemis was no stranger to scooping up ground balls in the defensive area. The Eureka defense, with Bemis serving as the anchor, allowed five goals or less on seven occasions.

Caroline Damico, Cor Jesu, junior, goalkeeper

Damico was the backbone of a tough Chargers defense. She was challenged in the Class 2 playoffs by two of the state's tougher teams, Kirkwood and Lafayette. She made 23 saves against Lafayette in the quarterfinals and stopped 12 in the semifinals against Kirkwood.

All-Metro spring softball player of the year: Modest Loveless does a little of everything for Edwardsville

EDWARDSVILLEÌý•ÌýAfter a game, Edwardsville High senior pitcher Kallen Loveless is so soft spoken that it is difficult to hear what the thoughtful teenager has to say about a just finished contest.

Don't let the unassuming Loveless fool you, though.

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All-Metro water polo player of the year: SLUH's Derdeyn dominates at both ends of the pool

Colin Derdeyn didn’t begin his high school water polo career as a scoring machine.

But he sure ended it that way.

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All-Metro boys golfer of the year: Barat's Weber caps career with state championship

Barat Academy senior Sean Weber had to work through a lot during his senior golf season.

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All-Metro boys tennis player of the year: McAllister doubles his pleasure with MICDS title haul

Doubles usually takes a back seat to singles in tennis, definitely so in the professional game.

In high school tennis, doubles matches count as much as singles, and in many years are the determining factor in crowning team champions.

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All-Metro boys volleyball player of the year: Hibbler helped lead Westminster to first title

Westminster senior Cameron Hibbler was spent during the second set of the Class 3 championship match against Cape Notre Dame.

Hibbler, the area kills leader, had raised his level with the trophy on the line. The 6-foot-4 outside hitter was hitting through, around and over a constant double or triple team block by the Bulldogs.

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