Preseason Rankings: Girls Teams

1. MDI
   Last Year's Finish: 1^st Class B
   Top Returners: Maggie Painter, Olivia Erickson, Isabel Erickson, Nora Hubbell
   MDI returns their entire top five from a team that won the state championship last year. Painter is one of the individual favorites to win Class B and their depth is spectacular. They are the early favorite to take their third straight Class B title.
2. Greely
   Last Year's Finish: 4^th Class B
   Top Returners: Kirstin Sandrueter, Eva Bates, Kristina Smith
   Leading the Rangers this fall will be the individual favorite Kirstin Sandrueter who has had a fantastic year of running. Along with Eva Bates, and the addition of Kristina Smith from Poland, Greely forms one of the most formidable trios in the state. Look for them to make a run at MDI for the title in Class B.
3. Camden Hills
   Last Year's Finish: 2^nd Class B
   Top Returners: Brittany Bowman, Sam Morse, Jacqueline Russell, Willow Parker
   Camden Hills brings back front runner Brittany Bowman who is one of the early favorites to win in Class B. Camden also brings back a strong nucleus which includes Willow Parker who was one of the top runners in the state before injuries caused her to have a set back. Look for Camden Hills to challenge for a top three finish in Class B.
4. Bonny Eagle
   Last Year's Finish: 1^st Class A
   Top Returners: Mary Szatkowski, Kristen Glennie, Audrey Weyland
   Last year's Class A state champions bring back three of their top five including the early favorite to win the individual title, Mary Szatkowski. They are the early favorite to win the Class A state championship.
5. Brunswick
   Last Year's Finish: 4^th
   Top Returners: Tessa Cassidy, Tiffany Turner, Teresa Murphy
   Brunswick brings back one of the strongest trios in the state which makes them one of the favorites to win the Class A state title. Sophomore Tessa Cassidy is there number one returner as we saw her place ninth at the state meet last fall. If their four and five runners can step up, look for them to challenge Bonny Eagle for top gun in Class A.
6. Massabesic
   Last Year's Finish: 2^nd
   Top Returners: Gabby Johnson, Emily Wasina, Angel Waters
   Massabesic brings back one of the top runners in Class A in Gabby Johnson. Johnson placed tenth at the state meet last fall. Much of Massabesic's fate depends on their 2-5 runners. Emily Wasina was one of the top freshmen in the state. A year of training should make her even stronger. Massabesic should be in the running for a top three finish in Class A.
7. Falmouth
   Last Year's Finish: 5^th Class B
   Top Returners: Madeline Roberts, Vishva Nalamalapu, Alta Farrell
   This fall will start a new era for Falmouth as they made the move from Class B to Class A. Leading the way for the Yachtsmen will me Vishva Nalamalapu who placed 17^th at the state meet last year. Falmouth has very solid depth which will be key if they hope to make a run at a top three finish.
8. Yarmouth
   Last Year's Finish: 6^th Class B
   Top Returners: Caitlin Teare, Ellie Teare, Gabby Beaulieu
   Yarmouth brings back three of their top five, including sisters Caitlin and Ellie Teare. They lead a very young squad who hopes to make a run at a top five finish this year.
9. Mt Ararat
   Last Year's Finish: 7^th Class A
   Top Returners: Kelly Lynch, Olivia Swan, Emmie Cox
   Mt. Ararat brings back one of the top duos in the KVAC in Lynch and Swan as they hope to make a run at a top five finish in Class A. The development of their 3-5 runners will be critical if they hope to achieve that.
10. Freeport
    Last Year's Finish: 8^th Class B
    Top Returners: Elly Bengtsson, Nina Davenport, Bethanie Knighton
    Freeport will hope to improve upon their 8^th place finish last year as they bring back Elly Bengtsson and Nina Davenport who are amongst the top returners in the WMC this fall. Look for them to contend for a top five finish in Class B.

Knocking on the Door: Cheverus, Washburn, Marshwood, Windham, Hampden Academy

The Big Three Award

The Big Three Award is given annually to the best female trio in the state

And the winner is…

MDI- Maggie Painter, Olivia Erickson, Waylon Henggeler

Maggie Painter, Olivia Erickson and Waylon Henggeler helped lead MDI to their second straight state title this fall. While Painter served as MDI’s number one runner, it was Erickson and Henggeler that made MDI so remarkably deep. These runners all placed in the top 20 at the state meet led by Painter who placed 11^th running a time of 20:13.61. Henggeler was right on her heels placing 12^th (20:1784) while Erickson was close behind placing 19^th (20:42.39). With all three of these girls returning, look for MDI to make another run at the state title next year.

2. Samantha Cox, Mary Szatkowski, Kristen Glennie Bonny Eagle
3. Kelly Lynch, Olivia Swan, Lauren McNett Mt. Ararat
4. Tessa Cassidy, Tiffany Tanner, Teresa Murphy Brunswick
5. Brittany Bowman, Emily Lopez, Hannah Brownawell Camden Hills

Boys XC Individual Rankings: 13-11

13. Ron Lund Caribou

    SB: 17:31.4

    Lund had a great Junior season highlighted by his tenth place finish at the Class B State meet as he ran a time of 17:31.4. Look for Lund to bring his talents to another level next fall and contend with the top runners of the PVC.

    
    

    
    

12. Jamie Ross Brunswick

    SB: 17:03

    Ross had a breakout year this fall as his season was highlighted by his 8^th place finish at the Eastern Maine Regional Championships as he ran a time of 17:30.19. Look for Ross to contend for the individual title in the KVAC next fall.

    
    

    
    

11. Justin Tracy Mt. Blue

SB: 17:05

Tracy emerged as the number one runner for a very young Mt. Blue team this fall. His season was highlighted by his ninth place finish at the Class A State meet where he ran a time of 17:32.41. Look for Tracy to contend for the individual title in the KVAC next fall.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Girls XC Individual Rankings: 13-11

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

13. Teresa Murphy Brunswick

    SB: 20:01

    Murphy had a terrific Sophomore season highlighted by her 8^th place finish at the Class A State meet as she ran a time of 20:34.95. She has proven herself as a big time racer, and look for her to bring her talents to another level next fall.

12. Kirstin Sandrueter Greely

    SB: 19:42

    Sandrueter had a fantastic Sophomore season highlighted by her third place finish in the small school race at the Manchester Invitational running a time of 19:42. Look for her to only get better next season as she will be one of top contenders in the WMC next fall.

11. Heather Evans York

    SB: 20:16.9

    Evans proved herself as one of the top runners in the WMC this fall as evidence to her second place finish at the WMC Championships where she ran a time of 20:40.1. Evans continued to rise to the occasion as the stakes got higher as evidence to her sixth place finish at the Class B State meet. She looks like the early favorite in the WMC next fall.

The Matt Saracen Award

The Matt Saracen Award is given to the most improved runner

Previous Winners

2010: Harlow Ladd Messalonskee

In the show Friday Night Lights, sophomore Matt Saracen (Zach Gilford) is forced into the starting quarterback position after QB1, Jason Street, gets paralyzed in the first game of the season. His job is a little rocky at first. Nobody in Texas, except for Coach Taylor, thinks that this 5’8” quarterback can lead Dillon to its first state title in a long time. Things get better for him though. His confidence in his passing game grows, and with the help of running back sensation Brian “Smash” Williams, Saracen leads Dillon to the state game where they eventually win on a game winning touchdown pass. In season two, Saracen turns into one of the better quarterbacks in Texas. Dillon fails to make the state game, but he has a great season despite some issues with “Smash” Williams. Saracen is an inspiration to many young players who want to play at the high school level in Texas.

And the winner is......

Benson Worthington Brunswick

SB: 16:45.57

Benson Worthington emerged as one of the top runners in Class A this year as evidence to his fourth place finish at the state meet this year. Some of his highlights include an 11^th place finish at the Festival of Champions where he ran a time of 17:12.08, and runner up finishes at the KVAC Championships, and the Eastern A Regional meet. Look for Worthington to translate his cross country success onto the track as he looks to perhaps follow in the foot steps of his former teammates Will Geoghegan and Liam Cassidy.

2. Nate Madeira Greely

SB: 16:58.00

3. Cam Nadeau Biddeford

SB: 16:37

4. Jon Stanhope Bangor

SB: 17:19.66

5. Jay Lesser Falmouth

SB: 17:30

Week 2 Power Rankings

It was another great week for xc as we saw many of the top teams compete this past friday. Falmouth showed why they are ready for a big season by beating host Cape Elizabeth 32 to 40 behind an impressive win by Tim Follo who raced to a time of 16:12 with Tom Bottomley seven seconds back. York came out victorious this weekend behind Mitchell Finnitz's 2nd place finish. Harlow Ladd continues to impress as he easily won at Mt Blue clocking in at 17:21 which was only four seconds behind Kelton Cullenberg's course record. Team wise, Mt Blue was victorious by putting their five runners in the top ten. The real story of the week was GNG's Will Shaffer. Shaffer, who is only a freshman, came in 2nd to Silas Eastman running an impreesive time of 17:39 for the 5k. Here are the updated power rankings for this week.

1. Scarborough
Last meet: SMAA Relays cancelled
Finish: N/A
The SMAA relays were cancelled this week due to extreme weather conditions. Scarborough travels to Marshwood this Wedensday as they look like the early favorite to win the meet.

2. Falmouth
Last meet: at Cape between Lake Region and NYA
Finish: 1st
The Yachtsmen proved why they should be near the top of this list by beating Cape behind a 1st place finish by junior Tim Follo. Falmouth will be at Freeport on saturday.

3. Gorham
Last meet: SMAA relays cancelled
Finish: N/A
Gorham got some extra rest due to the cancellation of the SMAA relays. Gorham will host Kennebunk and Sanford this saturday.

4. Massabesic
Last meet: SMAA relays cancelled
Finish: N/A
Massabesic will travel to Deering this saturday as they look to show their muscles against the top dogs in the SMAA.

5. Greely
Last meet: at Fryeburg
Finish: 1st
Greely got the win last friday at Fryeburg behind a 3rd place finish by senior Sam Johnston. Greely hosts Cape and York on friday.

6. Cape
Last meet: between Falmouth, Lake Region and NYA
Finish: 2nd
The Capers looked very solid in their meet last week as Tom Bottomley was the runner up posting a time of 16:19 over the three mile course. Cape will travel to Greely on friday.

7. Mt.Ararat
Last meet: between Morse, Lincoln, Maranacock, Monmouth, Leavitt, Oxford Hills, Winthrop
Finish: 1st
Mt. Ararat had a very impressive meet last friday as they put their top four runners in the top ten. They travel to Edward Little on friday.

8. York
Last meet: between Freeport, Wells and Merriconeag
Finish: 1st
York won on their home course by putting their top three runners in the top five. York will travel to Greely on friday.

9. Brunswick
Last meet: between Edward Little, Lewiston and Cony
Finish: 4th
Brunswick had an off day on friday as they placed 4th out of four teams. Look for them to rebound this week as they will head to Lawrence along with seven other teams.

10. Fryeburg
Last meet: between Greely, Yarmouth, GNG and Poland
Finish:4th
Silas Eastman keeps on getting better, but Fryeburg is gonna have to step it up. Fryeburg will look to improve from their last showing on friday when they travel to Lake Region.

Teams knocking on the door: Freeport, Hampden Academy, Edward Little, Caribou, Mt. Blue, Lewiston

Team of the week: Falmouth Yachtsmen

Individual Power Rankings

1. Silas Eastman Fryeburg
Last meet: between Geely, Yarmouth, GNG and Poland
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:58 5k
Eastman looked very impressive on friday as he blew away the field, and finished over 40 seconds faster than the 2nd place finisher. Fryeburg heads to Lake Region this week where Eastman looks like the early favorite to win.

2. Jack Terwilliger Cheverus
Last meet: Jack Wilkinson Invite
Finish: 1st
Time: 17:16 5k
Terwilliger hasn't raced since the Jack Wilkinson Invite due to the cancellation of the SMAA relays, but that shouldn't affect him. Cheverus will host Biddeford and Windham this friday as it looks like he will go unchallenged.

3. Nick Morris Scarborough
Last meet: Community Parks Relays
Finish: 1st
Time: 9:29.5 1.75 miles
All of the SMAA teams didn't compete last week due to the cancellation of the SMAA relays. Scarborough heads to Marshwood on wedensday and expect Morris to come out on top.

4. Harlow Ladd Messalonske
Last meet: at Mt. Blue
Finish: 1st
Time: 17:21
Ladd's time of 17:21 at Mt. Blue was only four seconds off the course record which was set by Kelton Cullenberg. Messalonske will be at Waterville on friday.

5. Tim Follo Falmouth
Last meet: at Cape
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:12 3 miles
Follo had an impressive run at Cape on friday as he pulled away from Cape's Tom Bottomley to pull out a seven second victory. Falmouth heads to Freeport on friday where Follo will be challenged by Freeport's Griffin Day and GNG's Will Shaffer.

6. Matt McClintock Madison
Last meet: at Telstar
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:54 5k
McClintock proved why he is a force to be reckoned with as he dominated the field at Telstar posting a time of 16:54 which was over a minute faster than the 2nd place finisher. Madison will be at Winthrop this week, and it looks like McClintock will go unchallenged.

7. Jeremy Earl Gorham
Last meet: Jack Wilkinson Invite
Finish: 3rd
Time: 18:25 5k
Earl got the week off due to the cancellation of the SMAA relays so look for him to be nice and fresh for his next meet when Gorham will host Kennebunk and Sanford.

8. Logan Marshall Gorham
Last meet: Jack Wilkinson Invite
Finish: 5th
Time: 18:35 5k
Marshall will look to improve on his fith place finish a few weeks ago as Gorham will host Kennebunk and Sanfordon saturday.

9. Chase Brown Boothbay
Last meet: at Mt. Blue
Finish: 2nd
Time: 18:01 5k
Brown challenged Harlow Ladd for the first half of the race until Ladd took over. Brown will have another chance to show his stuff when Boothbay will travel to Hall-Dale.

10. Will Shaffer GNG
Last meet: at Fryeburg
Finish: 2nd
Time: 17:39 5k
The freshman cracks the top ten!! Shaffer looks to have a stellar season after he took down Greely's number one runner Sam Johnston. Shaffer will have a tough test on saturday when he will face off against Falmouth's Tim Follo and Freeport's Griffin Day.

Runner of the week: Will Shaffer GNG

Runners knocking on the door: Sam Johnston Greely, Andy Reifman-Packett Mt Ararat, Faisal Noor Edward Little, Will Lundquist Cony, Abshir Horor Wayneflete, Tom Bottomley Cape, Griffin Day Freeport

Week 1 Power Rankings

It looks to be a great season this year and if last week was an indication then this will be an amazing and exciting season. Severeal of the top teams competed last week. #1 Falmouth and #2 Scarborough faced off at the first annual Community Parks Relay in Falmouth where Scarborough took it to the Yachtsmen and got the win behind a strong performance by Nick Morris who had the fastest time of the day covering the 1.75 mile course in 9:29.5. In other meets, the Gorham boys won the Jack Wilkinsson invite as they put their top three runners in the top five. Jack Terwilliger came out on top that day running a time of 17:16. The biggest meet of the week was the Laliberte Invitational at Cony High School. Harlow Ladd of Messalonske out ran the field covering the 2.4 mile course in 13:42 with Charlie Jones of Fox Island 13 seconds back. There is a change at the top of the rankings with Scarborough getting the number one spot after deafeating the Yachtsmen this week. Here is the rest of the top 10:

1. Scarborough
Preseason Rank: 2
Last meet: Community Park Relays
Finish: 1st
The Red Storm take the one spot this week by beating the Yachtsmen on their own course. Junior Nick Morris ran a very impressive race powering through the hilly 1.75 course in 9:29.5. Scarborough will be at the SMAA relays this thursday.

2. Falmouth
Preseason Rank: 1
Last meet: Community Park Relays
Finish: 3rd
Falmouth moves down to the second spot for now as they finished third out of three teams on Friday. They were without there number two runner John Lake who attended a wedding. Falmouth will be at Cape this Friday as they look to rebound from the loss.

3. Gorham
Preseason Rank: 3
Last meet: Jack Wilkinson Invite
Finish: 1st
Gorham defeated Cheverus and Bonny Eagle this week as Jeremy Earl, Andy Turner, and Logan Marshall took the 3-5 spots. With Andy Turner now runnning well look for Gorham to climb up the rankings these next couple of weeks. Gorham will be at the SMAA relays this thursday.

4. Massabesic
Preseason Rank: 4
Last meet: N/A
Finish: N/A
Marshwood will kick off their season on September 8th as they will host Scarborough, South Portland, and Thorton Academy. Peter LePage and company will look to take down the #1 Red Storm

5.Greely
Preseason Rank: 5
Last meet: N/A
Finish: N/A
Greely will travel to Fryeburg on friday along with Gray, Poland, and Yarmouth. This will be a good early season test for the Rangers who look to win their third straight state championship, but with that Sam Johnston and comapny will have to step up their game.

6. Cape Elizabeth
Preseason Rank: 6
Last meet: N/A
Finish: N/A
Cape will host Falmouth, Lake Region and NYA on Friday. This will be a good chance for the Capers to show what they can do against Falmouth as Tom Bottomley and Reid Douty look to challenge for the win.


7. Fryeburg
Preseason Rank: 7
Last meet: Lake Region Invitational
Finish: ?
Silas Eastman dominated the field on friday covering the 2.4 mile course in 13:42. In order for Fryeburg to contend with Falmouth, Greely and Cape their 2-6 guys will have to try and close the gap between them and Eastman. Fryeburg hosts Greely, Gray, Poland and Yarmouth this friday.

8. Mt. Ararat
Preseason Rank: UR
Last meet: Laliberte Invitational
Finish: 1st
Mt. Ararat won the Laliberte Invitaional on saturday as the were lead by a fourth place finish by there number one runner Andy Reifman-Packett. Along with Jake Letourneau, and a solid 3-5 group, look for Mt. Ararat to make a run at the title hos year. They head to Maranacock on friday.

9. Brunswick
Preseason Rank: 8
Last meet: Laliberte Invitational
Finish:9th
Brunswick got off to a rough start on friday placing 9th at the Laliberte invitational. George Mills was their top runner as he placed 15th with a time of 15:11.78 over the 2.4. The Dragons will look to rebound as they head to Edward Little on friday.

10. York
Preseason rank: 9
Last meet: MDI relays
Finish: 2nd
York placed 2nd as a team at the MDI relays just three seconds behind Caribou. Silas Freeman has improved over the summer and he looks to have a great season. York hosts Freeport, York and Wells on friday.

Teams knocking on the door: Yarmouth, Freeport, Hampden Academy, Caribou

Team of the week: Scarborough Red Storm

Indvidual
1. Silas Eastman Fryeburg
Preseason rank: 1
Last meet: Lake Region Invitational
Finish: 1st
Time: 13:42 2.8 miles
Silas Eastman dominated the field at the Lake Region Invite covering the 2.8 mile course in a time of 13:42. His pace at 4:53 is probably the lowest time we have seen from a sophomore since Ben True in 2001. If he continues this throughout the season we might as well give him the trophy.

2. Jack Terwilliger Cheverus
Preseason rank: 2
Last Meet: Jack Wilkinson
Finish: 1st
Time: 17:16 5k
Terwilliger started out his season with a win at the Jack Wilkinson Invite with a time of 17:16 which was more than a minute faster than the runner up. He and his teammates will head to the SMAA relays this thursday where he looks like the early favorite to win.

3. Nick Morris Scarborough
Preseason rank: 7
Last Meet: Community Parks Relay
Finish: 1st
Time: 9:29.5 1.75 Miles
Nick Morris looked very impressive at the Community Park Relays on friday as he finished 20 seconds ahead of the 2nd place finisher. He and the Red Storm will run at the SMAA relays on thursday as he looks to challenge Jack Terwilliger for the win.

4. Harlow Ladd Messalonske
Preseason rank: UR
Last Meet: Laliberte Invitational
Finish: 1st
Time: 13:43 2.4 Miles
I usually wouldn't jump the gun this early, but Harlow Ladd is really good. He won the Laliberte Invitational by 12 seconds over Charlie Jones in the 2.4 mile race. Ladd had a very impressive spring running 4:25 at the state meet so if that is any indication of how good he is, he could very well win the class C championship.

5. Tim Follo Falmouth
Preseason rank: 4
Last Meet: Community Parks Relay
Finish: 5th
Time: 10:12.4 2.4 Miles
Follo took it easy on friday easily cruising to a time of 10:12.4 which was good for 5th overall. He looks ready for another stellar season, and he will get to show his stuff on friday as Falmouth travels to Cape.

6. Matt McClintock Madison
Preseason rank: 5
Last Meet: N/A
Finish: N/A
Time: N/A
Matt McClintock hasn't raced yet this season, but he looks poised to have a great season, and he looks like an early favorite for a top three finish at the class C championship.

7. Gabe Stewart John Bapst
Preseason rank: 3
Last Meet: N/A
Finish: N/A
Time: N/A
Stewart looks like the early favorite to take the eastern B title this year as he looks to improve this season. He had a very solid outdoor season last spring and I can't wait to see what kind of times he will run this fall.

8. Jeremy Earl Gorham
Preseason rank: 8
Last Meet: Jack Wilkinson
Finish: 3rd
Time: 18:25 5k
Earl showed his skills this past spring running 10:03 and 4:39 for the 3200 and 1600 respectively. He nabbed the 3rd spot at the Jack Wilkinson Invite. He looks to have another great season. Don't be surprised if you see Earl in the top five at the state meet.

9. Logan Marshall Gorham
Preseason rank: 6
Last Meet: Jack Wilkinson
Finish: 5th
Time: 18:35
Marshall drops down three spots after placing 5th at the Jack Wilkinson Invite. Remember he was abroad for 6 months this past year so that may have an affect on his racing this year. He will challenge his teammate Jeremy Earl for the #1 spot this year.

10. Chase Brown Boothbay
Preseason rank 9
Last Meet: N/A
Finish: N/A
Time: N/A
Chase Brown was the first high school finisher at the Beach to Beacon running an impressive time of 33:58. If that is any indication of his fitness, then he will have a stellar season. Look for him to challenge for the win at the class C state meet.

Runner of the week: Harlow Ladd Messalonske

Runners knocking on the door: Sam Johnston Greely, Faisal Noor Edward Little, Abshir Horor Wayneflete, Charlie Jones North Haven, Will Shaffer GNG, Will Lundquist Cony, Hussein Inbrahim Lewiston, Peter LePage Massabesic, Griffin Day Freeport