This award goes to the top freshman in the state. In the movie Rookie of The Year, Henry Rowengartner (Thomas Ian Nicholas) led the Cubs to the World Series behind his stellar arm. Here’s the catch, he was only twelve. That’s right, a twelve year old who could throw 103 mph. It was a little rocky at first. The players in the club house didn’t enjoy his presence, and one of his best friends was very envious of him. With the help of Chet “The Rocket” Steadman (Gary Busey) Rowengartner quickly rose to fame, and the Cubs started their run towards the post season. In the final game against the Mets, Rowengartner re broke his arm as he headed out to warm up for the final inning. He didn’t have the firepower that he once had, and had to rely on his craftiness to get the Cubs to the World Series. He may go down as the best rookie of all time.
And the winner is…….
Dan Curts Ellsworth
Dan Curts had an amazing freshman campaign. Let’s look at some of his accomplishments; He placed third at the Class B state meet running a time of 16:28.60 which was good enough for him to qualify for the New England Championships in Vermont next Saturday. He placed eight at the Festival of Champions with a time of 16:46. His eight place finish at that meet is the highest finish ever as a freshman. Curts also won the freshmen two mile race at the Manchester Invitational running a time of 11:28 as he was 21 seconds ahead of the second place finisher. If Curts stays injury free for his career, he may go down as one of the greatest Ellsworth XC runners of all time which is truly remarkable if you look at the list of runners who have run there. Look for Curts to have an outstanding sophomore year as he will be right in the mix for the state title next year.
Rest of the Top Five
2. Josef Holt Andrews Telstar
Fastest 5k: 16:33.04
3. Will Shafer GNG
Fastest 5k: 17:08.07
4. Luis Maser Belfast
Fastest 5k: 17:22.04
5. Kelby Mace Maranacook
Fastest 5k: 17:49.34
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