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Beale Named Baltimore Sun POTY

BALTIMORE, Md. – Incoming freshman defender Madison Beale was named Player of the Year by The Baltimore Sun, as announced this week.

Beale was sensational in her final year before heading to Durham. As arguably her team's top defender, Beale often marked their opponents' top offensive threat.

She helped spearhead St. Paul's School for Girls to its second straight Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A Conference title, ending the year ranked No. 1 in The Baltimore Sun top 15 poll and the nation.

"Madison Beale, in my opinion, is one of the best athletes to ever play at [St.