Players to watch
Katlyn Axenfeld, Reservoir, Sr., Midfielder
Lexi Cavey, Severna Park, Jr., Goalie
Madison Cyr, Winters Mill, Jr., Forward
Meghenn Jackson, Broadneck, Jr., Forward
Jessica Martin, Patterson Mill, Sr., Defender
Jocelyn McCoy, Archbishop Spalding, Sr., Goalie
Gabby Moreno, Severna Park, Jr., Forward
Maggie Morrison, Archbishop Spalding, Sr., Forward
Ashley Spivey, McDonogh School, Jr., Forward
Gabby Tana, Maryvale Prep, Sr., Midfielder
Games to watch
Bishop O’Connell (VA) at No. 2 McDonogh, Sept. 2: Eagles open with WCAC power in a matchup of Mid-Atlantic region powers.
No. 3 Mercy at No. 11 Loch Raven, Sept. 7: Defending Class 1A state champ Raiders get early non-league test against IAAM A power.
McDonogh School Invitational, Sept. 11-12: Among the top events in the region with Maryvale Prep, Spalding, New York’s Rye, Paul VI (VA) and Bishop O’Connell in field.
No. 4 South River at No. 6 Severna Park, Sept. 15: Early match could go long way in deciding Anne Arundel County champ.
No. 18 Catonsville at No. 14 Hereford, Sept. 24: Bulls look for revenge against Comets in rematch of last fall’s Baltimore County title game.
Good Counsel at No. 1 Spalding, Oct. 4: Reigning Washington Catholic Athletic Conference champ meets IAAM A champion.
No. 9 Fallston at No. 8 C. Milton Wright, Oct. 4: Defending Class 3A state champions renew rivalry with Mustangs with spot in UCBAC finals likely at stake.
No. 1 Spalding at No. 2 McDonogh, Oct. 13: First of three key battles in the IAAM A.
No. 3 Mercy at No. 2 McDonogh, Oct. 18: Magic could claim stake to No. 1 with Spalding right after Eagles.
No. 1 Spalding at No. 3 Mercy, Oct. 20: Rematch of last fall’s IAAM A title game.