Each fall, winter, and spring season of the academic school year, The Washington Post releases their list of the best high school athletes for each individual sport.
At the conclusion of each season, The Washington Post compiles a more prestigious list by selecting a few of the standout student-athletes from all of the sports. This list is called the 2023 All-Met Players of the Year, and this spring, four Montgomery County student-athletes earned a spot on it.
The four student-athletes were recognized for their excellence in lacrosse, tennis, and golf.
Here’s what The Post’s article had to say about each Montgomery County athlete:
Boys’ lacrosse
Nate Kabiri, A, Sr., Georgetown Prep
The Princeton-bound senior led the top-ranked Little Hoyas through a perfect Interstate Athletic Conference slate and their 12th league title. Kabiri, an Under Armour all-American, led a Prep attack that had an average margin of victory of more than nine goals within IAC competition. The conference player of the year, he finished the spring with 40 goals and added 28 assists.
Girls’ lacrosse
Hannah Rudolph, M, Jr., Good Counsel
After scoring 100 points in 2022, Rudolph improved in her junior campaign, posting 86 goals, 44 assists, 111 draw controls, 40 caused turnovers and 58 groundballs. She was named the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference player of the year for the second straight season and led the Falcons to their second straight WCAC championship. Before a playoff matchup this year, Good Counsel Coach Michael Haight reminded Rudolph that “pressure is a privilege” — the high expectations placed on her are because of her immense talent. Rudolph has another year to terrorize the WCAC before joining a Northwestern squad coming off its eighth national title.
Boys’ tennis
Noah Lewis, Sr., Quince Orchard
Long a powerful presence on his team, Lewis skyrocketed to star status his senior season. He demonstrated a dynamic style that capitalized on his opponents’ mistakes during matches and showcased a cool mentality that carried him through high-pressure points. But the Maryland 4A singles champion wasn’t just skilled on the court. He moved into a leadership role, and his advice was often sought by teammates and coaches. His talent and undefeated record cemented his spot as one of the state’s most consistent players, and he pushed the Cougars to a 10-2 record.
Golf
Alexander Maloy, Sr., Georgetown Prep
As the Little Hoyas locked up their fifth consecutive Interstate Athletic Conference championship, Maloy defeated Grant Lester of St. Albans in a two-hole playoff to capture the individual title. The Georgetown commit also finished as the low medalist in the Metros tournament, propelled by a score of 31 on the back nine, which led the team to that title as well.
The rest of The Washington Post’s article on the Spring 2023 All-Met Players of the Year can be found here.
(Noah Lewis featured photo courtesy Quince Orchard High School)
