Mamaroneck High School had some great athletic performers this year. After speaking to several coaches and looking back at the sports seasons, we have determined that below are the best four female athletes, and it is up to you to decide who is No. 1. Take a look at the nominees and vote by Friday, July 16, through the link below.
Kelly Johanson
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Johanson qualified for the Federation tournament final in both the 200 and 500 freestyle, where she finished fifth and third, respectively. It was the second straight year she finished in the top 10 in the state in both events, and also the second straight year she was undefeated in both the regular season and the sectional tournaments. The junior, who has been a varsity swimmer since seventh grade, set school records in both events.
Lauren Rush
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A strong attacker with incredible game sense, Rush finished tied for 11th in Section 1 girls lacrosse with 75 goals and added 32 assists in just 17 games. She scored at least twice in every game and posted seven goals twice, against White Plains and John Jay. Despite being a junior, she was also voted by her teammates to be a captain, which says a lot about her leadership ability.
Katie Stuntz
The senior goalie earned Con-Ed and Golden Dozen Awards and all-state, all-section and all-league honors as Mamaroneck advanced all the way to the state final. Stuntz recorded 17 shutouts — giving her 38 in two years. In the playoffs she shut down Niskayuna, who had scored 60 goals coming into the game, and Ward Melville, who defeated the Tigers in the 2008 state playoffs.
Gina Talt
One of the best middle distance runners in the area, Talt was the county champion in the 1,500 meters, finishing in 4 minutes, 43.57 seconds in the outdoor season She went on to post her best time in the event at the state championship meet (4:34.91) finishing ninth. Talt was also county champion in the winter season in the 1,500 meters, and finished eighth in the Federation meet. In the 1,600, the junior had the best finish among Section 1 runners in at the prestigious Glenn D. Loucks Games, placing sixth in 5:01.26, a personal best.
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