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All-Washington County girls basketball: Smith provides the 'wild' for Wildcats

Bob Parasiliti, The Herald-Mail
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Williamsport's Paige Smith, seen on a move to the basket against Liberty, is the All-County Girls Basketball Player of the Year.
Williamsport's Paige Smith, seen on a move to the basket against Liberty, is the All-County Girls Basketball Player of the Year.

Player of the Year

Paige Smith, Williamsport

The junior led the Wildcats to a 22-4 record and a trip to the Class 2A state semifinals by tying for the county scoring lead at 20.9 points per game, along with 6.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.1 steals per game.

First Team

Goretti's Amiyah Fulton goes into the teeth of Mercersburg Academy's defense for a short jump shot in the lane. Fulton is a member of the All-County Girls Basketball first team.
Goretti's Amiyah Fulton goes into the teeth of Mercersburg Academy's defense for a short jump shot in the lane. Fulton is a member of the All-County Girls Basketball first team.

Amiyah Fulton, St. Maria Goretti

The sophomore was the Gaels' floor general, running the offense while pressuring opposing guards on defense. She averaged 12.2 points and added 2.7 assists and two steals per game.

North Hagerstown's Gabby Grantham-Medley puts up a 15-foot floating shot over Boonsboro's Emma Connolly during the first half of the Hubs' 53-39 win on Jan. 18. Grantham-Medley finished with 33 points.
North Hagerstown's Gabby Grantham-Medley puts up a 15-foot floating shot over Boonsboro's Emma Connolly during the first half of the Hubs' 53-39 win on Jan. 18. Grantham-Medley finished with 33 points.

Gabby Grantham-Medley, North Hagerstown

The junior gave the Hubs a foundation with her all-around play on both ends of the court, leading to an 11-10 record. She tied for the county scoring lead at 20.9 points per game and added 9.2 rebounds, 3.5 steals, 3.3 assists and 3.3 blocks per game. She was a candidate for player of the year.

Clear Spring's Sarah Greenlee (10) looks for a way to get a shot off against Brunswick during a Maryland Class 1A West Region II girls basketball semifinal at Brunswick.
Clear Spring's Sarah Greenlee (10) looks for a way to get a shot off against Brunswick during a Maryland Class 1A West Region II girls basketball semifinal at Brunswick.

Sarah Greenlee, Clear Spring

The senior, who has been a mainstay for the Blazers for four years, led the team with a 10.4 scoring average along with 8.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game.

Boonsboro's Haylee Hartman, who works for a shot against Allegany, is a member of the All-County girls basketball first team
Boonsboro's Haylee Hartman, who works for a shot against Allegany, is a member of the All-County girls basketball first team

Haylee Hartman, Boonsboro

The junior led the Warriors with her tough play in the paint. She averaged 10.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game.

Goretti's Aliyah Jean-Jacques goes hard to the basket during the first half of Mercersburg Academy's 50-48 win on Jan. 25. Jean-Jacques led all scorers with 23 points.
Goretti's Aliyah Jean-Jacques goes hard to the basket during the first half of Mercersburg Academy's 50-48 win on Jan. 25. Jean-Jacques led all scorers with 23 points.

Aliyah Jean-Jacques, Goretti

The senior gave the Gaels a presence in the middle, She averaged 12.0 points, 12.7 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game.

Williamsport's Bryson Ostrum, in white, launhes a baseline jumper against Middletown on Feb. 28.
Williamsport's Bryson Ostrum, in white, launhes a baseline jumper against Middletown on Feb. 28.

Bryson Ostrum, Williamsport

The senior was part of a corps of Wildcats who did the little things — especially on defense — to allow Smith do the yeoman's work on offense. She averaged seven points to go with 3.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 steals per game, while hitting 76.3% from the foul line.

Grace Academy's Marlie Snyder looks to make a move to the basket during a game this season.
Grace Academy's Marlie Snyder looks to make a move to the basket during a game this season.

Marlie Snyder, Grace

The junior was the catalyst for a balanced Knights team that finished 15-10 — the second-best record in the county. She scored 9.7 points and added 6.2 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 2.2 steals per game

All-County Second Team

• Danica Bennett, St. Maria Goretti

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• Kendall Eckardt, Heritage

• Alyssa Fisher, Clear Spring

• Jah'nasia Fitchett, North Hagerstown

• Emma Schriver, Hancock

• Kamryn Seltzer, Williamsport

• Emma Smith, Grace Academy

• Micah Stine, Boonsboro

This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: All-Washington County girls basketball