Boys Team Rankings Week 4

1. Cape Elizabeth
Pre: 1 Meet: Manchester Invitational Place: 5th (elite race)
Cape Elizabeth placed fifth in a very competitive elite race. Liam Simpson was the top runner for them as he placed ninth running a time of 16:13. Cape is the heavy favorite heading into the Festival of Champions on Saturday.

2. Scarborough
Pre: 2 Meet: at Marshwood Place: 1st
The Red Storm came out victorious at Marshwood as they were led by Colin Tardiff's runner up finish. The Red Storm should challenge Cape for the win at FOC.

3. Ellsworth
Pre: 3 Meet: Manchester Invitational Place: 3rd (small schools race)
Ellsworth placed third in the small schools race behind Dan Curts' legendary performance. They also got a great run from Brayden Beardsley as he broke the 17 minute barrier for the first time. Look for Ellsworth to be in the running for a top finish at FOC.

4. Falmouth
Pre: 4 Meet: at Kittery Place: 1st
Falmouth was easily victorious at Kittery despite having their top three runners run off course. Josh Simenski picked up his first win of the season running 17:27. Look for Falmouth to challenge for a top three finish at FOC.

5. Lewiston
Pre: 5 Meet: Oxford Hills Place: 1st
Lewiston notched another victory last week, this time at Oxford hills as their top runners went 1-4 overall. Lewiston is another team who will challenge for a top three finish at FOC.

6. Bangor
Pre: 6 Meet: at Brunswick Place: 1st
Bangor dispatched their top rivals in the KVAC at Brunswick as they were led by Jonathan Stanhope's fifth place finish. Look for Bangor to contend for a top five finish at FOC.

7. Massabesic
Pre: 7 Meet: Manchester Invitational Place: 8th (Large School)
Massabesic placed 8th in the large school race behind Michael Aboud's 23rd place finish. Look for Massabesic to contend for a top five finish at FOC.

8. Brewer
Pre: 9 Meet: at Cony Place: 1st
Brewer used their tight pack to take home the win at Cony. Luke Rand was their top finisher placing fifth overall. Look for Brewer to contend for a top five finish at FOC.

9. Windham
Pre: UR Meet: at Massabesic Place: 1st
Windham beat SMAA rival Massabesic behind Nate Skvorak's first place finish. Windham looks like a strong team heading towards the post season.

10. Mt. Ararat
Pre: 8 Meet: at Brunswick Place: 2nd
Mt. Ararat placed second to Bangor in a very competitive KVAC meet. Sam Wood was their top finisher running a time of 16:48. Look for Mt. Ararat to contend for a top ten finish at FOC.

Team of the Week: Cape Elizabeth

Teams Knocking: Mt. Blue, Gorham, Greely, York