Preseason Rankings: Girls Individuals

 

1 .Kirstin Sandrueter Greely

SB: 19:01 States 2013: 2nd Class B

 

Sandrueter is the top returner coming into the fall. She has shown that she's already fit with great performances at the Clam Festival and Beach to Beacon. She's the favorite to win her first xc title.

 

2 .Mary Szatkowski Bonny Eagle

SB: 19:07 States 2013: 4th Class A

 

The Bonny Eagle senior is the top returner in Class A after she finished fourth last fall. She also had a great year on the track as well as she placed second in the 3200 in June running 11:39. She's one of the many favorites to win the Class A title.

 

3.  Shannon Conley South Portland

SB: 18:57 States 2013: 5th Class A

 

Conley transferred from Cheverus to South Portland this year, and will be one of the favorites in the SMAA. She's shown she's already fit with her sub 40 performance at Beach to Beacon. She is also one of the favorites to win in Class A.

4. Aleta Looker Ellsworth

SB: 19:17 States 2013: 9th Class B

Looker was one of the most dominant runners in the state last fall which makes her a threat to win the Class B title. She also holds the second fastest 800 time in Maine history with a 2:14 clocking. Expect her to contend for the win in Class B.

5. Brittany Bowman Camden Hills

SB: 19:03 States 2013: 3rd Class B

Bowman had a tremendous season last fall as we saw her place third running a time of 19:19. The senior from Camden Hills should also be in contention to win the Class B title.

6. Carsyn Koch Washburn

SB: 19:06 States 2013: 1st Class C

Koch is one more state title away from beginning the only runner (along with Abbey Leonardi) to win four consecutive state titles. She is the top returner in Class C and should contend for a top fifteen finish at the New England championships.

 

7. Kiera Murray Cheverus

SB: 19:18 States 2013: 7th Class A

Murray will be one of the top SMAA returners this fall after she placed seventh at the state meet. Expect her to contend for a top five finish at states.

  

               8. Tessa Cassidy Brunswick

              SB: 19:40 States 2013: 9th Class A

 Cassidy was the top freshman in the state last fall as we saw her place ninth at the state meet. She's one of the favorites in the KVAC and a threat for a top five finish at states.

              9. Eva Bates Greely

              SB: 19:23 States 2013: 4th Class B

Bates emerged as one of the top runners in Class B last fall after her spectacular performance at the Manchester Invitational. Look for her to contend for a top five finish.

10. Maggie Painter MDI

SB: 19:19 States 2013: 11th Class B

Painter will be one of the top runners in the PVC this year. She had a tremendous year last fall as we saw her placed 11th at states. She should contend for a top five finish.

 

Knocking on the Door: Kristina Smith Poland, Abby Hersom Oceanside, Katie Leblanc Thornton, Teres Murphy Brunswick, Gabby Johnson Massabesic