All-Carroll County: Softball

June 8, 2008

Player of the Year: Anna Struhar, Century

The senior was the foundation of a freshman-dominated team that defied long odds to claim Carroll County and Class 2A West regional titles. Struhar went 10-4 with a county-low 0.92 ERA, striking out 112 batters in 84 innings.

A first baseman when she wasn't on the mound, Struhar devoured opposing pitching, batting .446 with four home runs, 24 RBIs and a .500 on-base percentage. She will continue her career at Division III Shenandoah University.

Coach of the Year: Jay Seaborg, Century

Despite relying on five freshman to fill starting roles, the first-year coach led Century to Carroll County and Class 2A West regional championships. It was the first county title for the Knights, who finished 16-7, including 5-1 in the county, and topped Francis Scott Key, 2-1, for their third straight regional crown.

This season marked Seaborg's return to high school coaching following an 11-year layoff. He previously spent five years coaching the junior varsity and serving as a varsity assistant at Atholton.

The Team

Sam Bell, Francis Scott Key, Junior, Pitcher/Infield

Stephanie Maring South Carroll, Sophomore, Pitcher

Brooke Stambaugh, Century, Junior, Pitcher/Infield

Anna Struhar, Century, Senior, Pitcher/Infield

Ashley Woods, North Carroll, Senior, Pitcher/Infield

Holly Buckel, North Carroll, Freshman, Catcher

Emelie McFarland, Century, Junior, Catcher

Felicia Knill, Winters Mill, Senior, Infield

Samantha Lang, Westminster, Freshman, Infield

Sarah Alpaugh, Liberty, Junior, Outfield

Brittani Rynkowski, North Carroll, Senior, Outfield

Megan Liebknecht, Francis Scott Key, Freshman, Utility

Note: Team selected by Rich Scherr after consultation with The Sun staff and area coaches.