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ALEX BAYLINE

Annapolis High School

Lacrosse & Field Hockey

Bayline was one Anne Arundel County 's leading lacrosse scorers this past spring and lettered all four years in both sports she played while maintaining a 3.8 grade-point-average. Bayline had her early decision to play lacrosse at Ohio University shattered when the college dropped its women's lacrosse program, but she landed on her feet by accepting a scholarship to the University of Denver . “My assistant coach for my club team over the summer got the job as the assistant coach at Denver and as soon as she found out that Ohio had canceled their program, she called me right away,” said Bayline, who also played field hockey for the Panthers. “I went out and visited and loved it.” Ranked 53 in her senior class of 355, Bayline was a member of the IB academic program at Annapolis , which is a step above the AP program. “It's pretty hard and is a worldwide program and I'm proud to have finished it,” said Bayline. She says that college scholarship opportunities are not only the result of grades and being seen, but also “personality too.” “The coaches have to like you to want to give you anything, no matter if you are a good player or not,” said Bayline. Bayline, who has been playing lacrosse since age six, is the daughter of Brent and Kerry Bayline.

MICHELLE JORDAN

Broadneck High School

Tennis

Last year as a sophomore, Jordan was the Anne Arundel County girl's singles champion coming out of nowhere. Coming into this season, Jordan was the girl's player to beat and no longer anonymous. She was unbeaten going into the counties at press time and hoping to advance beyond the State quarterfinals she reached last year. “I came into this season with a lot of confidence,” said Jordan, who was named the SUN's Anne Arundel County Girls Player of the Year in 2006. “Playing a lot in the off-season really improved my strokes.” Jordan leads a pack of juniors on this year's Broadneck team and is excited about what the team can do this year and next. An outstanding student as well, Jordan carries a 4.13 grade-point-average and is ranked 32 in her junior class of 557. She is a member of the National Honor Society and works part-time at Hard Bean Coffee and Booksellers. “I would really like to play tennis in college, maybe a D-1 school if I could, but studies always come first,” said Jordan, who is interested in Drexel University . “But if not, I would play on the club team.” Jordan, who gave up soccer to concentrate on tennis, has a busy summer planned to improve her game. She will play in various United States Tennis Association tournaments and at the College Park Tennis Center . She is daughter of Al and Alison Jordan.

ERIC LUSBY

Severna Park High School

Lacrosse, Ice Hockey & Football

A two-time All-Anne Arundel County attackman, Lusby's hard, left-handed shot was one of the most feared over the last three seasons and he will take it to Loyola College in the fall. “When I went to visit, it seemed like the guys on the team were really close on the team and I just liked the whole atmosphere,” said Lusby. “Lacrosse is the number one sport there and I just like being the top dog. I expect to start off at midfield and hope to earn a chance to play right away.” In his junior year, Lusby fired a team high 48 goals to lead the Falcons to the Class 4A/3A State championship and as we went to press was hoping to add another this spring. Adjusting to a new coach in Larry Kramer this past season, Lusby said the Falcons might have had more offensive firepower this season. “I can compare this year's team to last year's state champion because of all our offensive weapons,” said Lusby. Lusby had a 2.8 grade-point-average and scored 1140 on his SAT while also playing ice hockey and football and being a member of the school's Student Government Association. He is leaning toward business as a major. In addition to his school activities, Lusby, who is 5'11” and 185 pounds, enjoys wakeboarding and snowboarding. He is the son of Kevin and Claudia Lusby.

SAM WILSON

South River High School

Track and Field & Cross Country

A SUN All-Metro and runningmaryland.com All-State pole vaulter this past indoor track season when he won his first State Championship, Wilson was looking for an encore this spring in the outdoors season as we went to publication. Wilson was undefeated indoors and vaulted 13 feet to win both the regional and state meets after taking the counties with a 12'6” vault. “My primary goal outdoors was to break the school record of 13'6” by Jason Berger in the '90s,” said Wilson, who is 6' and 155 pounds. “And of course, I hope to win the regional and States. I've tried to get 13'7” many times, but haven't gone over it yet. I've done 14 with a bungee in practice.” Weight-lifting and dedicated practice have made Wilson the outstanding pole vaulter he is. “Definitely a lot of upper body stuff is important,” said Wilson . “Practice is the main thing, a lot of practice and running around the track for stamina and muscle is part of it.” Wilson, whose brother Nick was a pole vaulter and lacrosse player at South River for four years graduating in 2001, will attend UMBC and has talked to the coaches about making the team as a walk-on. He's going to major in geography. With his 4.0 grade-point-average and 1750 SAT score, Wilson, who is a member of the school's Math team, was ranked 113 in his senior class of 480. He is the son of Paul and Colleen Wilson.