During the 2004-05 season they were precocious freshmen, finding their way on a varsity squad that was loaded with talent.

 

Back then, Princess Anne’s roster featured sweet-shooting guard Kim Rodgers, the leading scorer, back court mate Megan Masch and an inside tandem of Tiffany Benson and Britne’ Rodgers.

 

But the Cavaliers also had a trio of sophomores playing significant minutes: Tonya Clark, Raven Harris and Kay Vick. They were part of a team that won its final 21 games on the way to a Group AAA state title.

 

Now, Clark, Harris and Vick are seniors and team leaders. And Saturday, the trio begins their quest to help Princess Anne bring home another state title, its third since 2002.

 

As a freshman, Harris averaged 6.6 points per game. Coach Darnell Dozier predicted she would one day lead the Cavs in scoring. She’s done that this season and was the Beach District Player of the Year. She has signed with American University.

 

Clark, who averaged 3.1 points per game as a freshman, this season was the district defensive player of the year. She’s headed to Delaware State.

 

The versatile Vick – she scored 2.9 ppg as a freshman - has been a force inside and outside this season. She was a first-team All-Beach pick and has signed with Radford.

 

 

Group AAA state quarterfinal: Princess Anne (28-1) plays R.E. Lee-Springfield (25-3) at Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax. Game time is 2 p.m. Winner gets either Forest Park or Mills Godwin.

 

- Jami Frankenberry