1. Dan Curts Ellsworth
Pre: 2 Meet: Manchester Invitational Place: 1st Time: 15:23
Curts defended his Manchester Invitational win in an epic race between Josef Holt-Andrews. His time of 15:23 was only six seconds off of Ben Trues course record of 15:17. His performance indicates he's ready to run a course record at Belfast. If the forecast is up to par, a sub 15:20 performance for Curts is definitely possible.
2. Josef Holt-Andrews Telstar
Pre: 1 Meet: Manchester Invitational Place: 2nd Time: 15:27
A very impressive tidbit about Holt-Andrew's performance on Saturday was that he raced in the MVC preview on Wednesday running a time of 17:24. Holt-Andrews was right behind Dan Curts running a spectacular time of 15:27. A sub 15:20 performance from him wouldn't surprise me as well.
3. Ben Decker Yarmouth
Pre: 4 Meet: Manchester Invitational Place: 4th Time: 16:07
Decker showed what kind of athlete he truly is as he ran a personal best time of 16:07 the morning after an intense soccer game that went into overtime against Cape Elizabeth. With the weather looking bright, a sub 16 effort from him could definitely be in the cards at FOC.
4. Aaron Willingham Mt. Blue
Pre: 10 Meet: at Brunswick Place: 1st Time: 15:54
Willingham defeated some of his top competitors in the KVAC as he ran a very fast time of 15:54. To put his time in perspective, Will Geoghegan ran 15:52 on that course his senior year. Look for Willingham to contend for a top five finish at FOC.
5. Will Shafer GNG
Pre: 5 Meet: at GNG Place: 1st Time: 17:13
Shafer clocked an impressive 17:13 on one of the toughest courses in the state in Libby Hill. He's incredibly fit right now and threat at a top five finish at the Festival of Champions.
6. Ben Trapani Camden Hills
Pre: 3 Meet: at Cony Place: N/a Time: N/A
Trapani get his first rest week of the season, and it couldn't have come at a better time. With a rested Trapani, look for him to challenge for a top three or five finish at FOC. A sub 16 effort could very well be possible for him.
7. Liam Simpson Cape Elizabeth
Pre: 9 Meet: Manchester Invitational Place: 9th (elite race) Time: 16:13
Simpson ran a lifetime best of 16:13 at the Manchester Invitational as he placed ninth overall in the elite race. Look for Simpson to contend for a top five finish at FOC.
8. Braden Becker Yarmouth
Pre: 9 Meet: Manchester Invitational Place: 5th (small school) Time: 16:21
Becker ran for an impressive fifth place finish in the small schools race as he clocked a lifetime best of 16:21. Look for Becker to contend for a top five finish at FOC.
9. Ryan Cadorette Thornton Academy
Pre: 7 Meet: at Marshwood Place: 1st Time: 18:01
Cadorette was victorious once again as he placed first at Marshwood running a solid time of 18:01. Marshwood has one of the toughest courses in the state. Look for Cadorette to contend for a top ten finish at FOC.
10. Josh Horne Mt. Blue
Pre: 5 Meet: at Brunswick Place: 2nd Time: 16:24
Horne placed second to his teammate Aaron Willingham running a strong time of 16:24 at Brunswick. Look for Horne to contend for a top ten finish at FOC.
Runner of the Week: Dan Curts Ellsworth
Runners Knocking: Jonathan Stanhope Bangor, Peter Doane Cape Elizabeth, Sam Wood Mt. Ararat, Nate MacKenzie Mt. Ararat, Logan Moses Messalonskee, Colin Tardiff Scarborough, Nate Skvorak Windham, Caleb Lord Hampden, Bryce Murdick Falmouth
Cadorette only 9th? Ran a PR of 15:53 at TA on 9/20, 18:01 at Vaughn Woods (arguably the toughest course in the state) on 9/27, and then 16:00 four days later at TA. Should be at least 5 or 6 on the list.
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