MaxPreps 2015-16 Maryland preseason high school girls basketball Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard

1. Riverdale Baptist (Upper Marlboro)
Head coach: Sam Caldwell
2014-15 record: 25-13

The Crusaders got a huge boost in the offseason, as one of the best players in the state headed their way. Kaila Charles, who put up an absurd line of 28 points, 18 rebounds and seven blocks in the 4A title game for Eleanor Roosevelt last season, will join Caldwell at Riverdale Baptist this season. Added to an already talented roster, Charles makes the Crusaders the team to beat in Maryland.

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2. Forestville Military Academy
Head coach: James "Boogie" Washington
2014-15 record: 22-5



The Knights took home the program's first state title last year, beating defending champion Southern-Garrett in the 1A final, 54-38. Washington will return all-state forward Tyasia Moore as they search for a second-straight crown.

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3. Roland Park Country (Baltimore)
Head coach: Scott Buckley
2014-15 record: 21-5

The Reds are a power in the IAAM A Conference, and lost in overtime to McDonogh in the title game last season. Buckley's squad lost some seniors, but will be ready to compete for the A Conference crown once again this season with guards Jaia Alexander and Ryan Holder back in the fold.

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4. Milford Mill Academy (Baltimore)
Head coach: DeToiya McAliley
2014-15 record: 25-1

The Millers pulled out a close victory over Urbana, 74-70, to win a second-straight Class 3A title last season. McAliley loses all-state senior Dionna White, but will have plenty of young players ready to step in and lead the charge for a three-peat.



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5. Eleanor Roosevelt (Greenbelt)
Head coach: Delton Fuller
2014-15 record: 25-3

The Raiders cruised to a second-straight 4A title, winning the championship game by nearly 30 points. Fuller's squad loses all-state guard Kaila Charles, who transferred to Riverdale Baptist, but will return junior Octavia Wilson, who scored 13 points and pulled down 12 rebounds in last year's championship game.