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Posted on Fri, Jun 28, 2013 : 5:31 a.m.

Huron's Jamie Hibbs is AnnArbor.com 2013 Washtenaw County girls water polo Player of the Year

By Pete Cunningham

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Huron's Jamie Hibbs is the AnnArbor.com 2013 Washtenaw County girls water polo Player of the Year.

Daniel Brenner | AnnArbor.com file photo

Jamie Hibbs
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Jamie Hibbs

School: Ann Arbor Huron
Class: Senior

Notable: After being named second team All-State for the state tournament and the season as a junior, Huron’s Jamie Hibbs was determined to become a better player as an individual by making those around her better. Hibbs did exactly that as a senior, scoring 91 goals and dishing out 28 assists to lead Huron to a 42-4 record and all the way to a state runner-up finish. She was named first-team All-State for the tournament and season not just because of gaudy numbers (she had a direct hand in more than 30 percent of Huron’s 394 goals), but for her willingness to spread the wealth. “She possesses a wonderful work ethic and that rubs off on her teammates. She could have easily scored more goals through out the season but she knew getting her teammates involved would pay dividends in the long run,” said Huron coach Justin Thoresen. Hibbs came through in big games for her team, scoring four goals in a state quarterfinal game, a goal and an assist in the state final and regional championship games. Hibbs will play for Bucknell next year, an NCAA Division I varsity program.

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Pete Cunningham covers sports for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached at petercunningham@annarbor.com. Follow him on Twitter @petcunningham.

Comments

Heidi Koester

Fri, Jun 28, 2013 : 2:12 p.m.

Not only is Jamie a great water polo player, she has tremendous character and kindness as a person. Congratulations, Jamie!

blek

Fri, Jun 28, 2013 : 1:38 p.m.

Congratulations Jamie on this well deserved honor and good luck at Bucknell!

fanny

Fri, Jun 28, 2013 : 11:36 a.m.

Congratulations, Jamie! I agree

fanny

Fri, Jun 28, 2013 : 11:39 a.m.

Oops, I hit the wrong button. I was going to say that I agree with everything her coach said. She really is a fantastic young lady!