Friday, August 31, 2012

Candidates For The Alex Russo Award



The Alex Russo Award is given annually to the top female runner in the state

Bethanie Brown Waterville
Brown comes in as the overwhelming favorite to take this award. After setting multiple state records on the track, look for her to have the same success on the trails this fall. She placed second in Class B last fall running a time of 19:29.7. Look for her to dominate the competition in New England this fall.

Erzsebet Nagy Lawrence
After setting the all time state record in the 800 (2:13.5) Nagy looks poised to make a run at a state title this fall. The runner up from last year threw in some dominant times on the track this spring as she also ran 4:57 and 10:55. She looks like the dominating favorite in Class A this year.

Brittany Bowman Camden Hills
Bowman took many people by surprise last fall as she took home the state title in dominating fashion running a time of 19:12. Bowman showed that her title was no fluke as she backed it up with a 17th place finish at the New England Championships. Bowman had a fantastic spring season as well as we saw her run 5:15 and 11:16. Expect her to be a huge factor in Class B this fall.

Carsyn Koch Washburn
Koch will be the overwhelming favorite to defend her title in Class C. She proved that she belongs with the crème of the crop as she placed 26th at the New England Championships just barely missing the last All New England spot. Koch had a great spring season this year as we saw her run 5:11 and 2:23.

Shannon Conley Cheverus
Conley has been one of the top runners in the state ever since she stepped on the big stage and this year should be no different. She placed 5th in Class A last year running a time 19:59.A few weeks later at the New England Championships Conley placed 19th overall earning a spot on the All New England team. Look for her to contend for the individual title in Class A.

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