South Carroll midfielder Briannah Smith will be working hard Monday, trying to help her team get to double-digits in the win column. The Cavaliers are 9-3, and Briannah leads the team in assists.

Her efforts earned her the Ravens' Athlete of the Week honors for her consistency, dedication and leadership abilities.

"I thought she was deserving of the award," said South Carroll coach Ashley Bacon, who has nominated players in past years but saw Smith become the team's first winner. "She's a very well-rounded player and an exceptional athlete. She's always pushing herself and her teammates to get better."

Smith is usually the first player at practice and the last to leave and leads by example.

"I've played for nine years," said Smith, who was chosen from hundreds of nominations. "I work well with my teammates and I felt very honored to receive the award. I really appreciate my coach nominating me."

Smith will receive a Ravens jersey, tickets to a home game, a hat and the Ravens will donate $500 to her field hockey team.

The Cavaliers host Winters Mill at 4 p.m. Monday.

- Sandra McKee