Faces In The Crowd

Lauren Moore

SAN DIEGO > Water Polo

Moore, a senior at Pomona-Pitzer, scored two goals, including the game-winner with less than five seconds remaining, to give the Sagehens the Division III national collegiate women's championship. She was named first team all-tournament and tournament MVP.

Sintayehu Taye

PORTLAND, MAINE > Track and Field

Sintayehu, a freshman at Portland High, won the 1,600-meter run with a state-record time of 4:09.69 at the Maine Class A championships. He also won the 3,200 meters and was a member of the winning 4�800 relay team as the Bulldogs won their first state title in 26 years.

Dani Hofer

PALM HARBOR, FLA. > Softball

Dani, a senior righthander at Palm Harbor University High, is the 2005 Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year. She led the 31--0 Hurricanes to their second consecutive Class 5A title with a record of 25--0, including seven perfect games and 23 shutouts. Her ERA was 0.08.

Roger Vyse