Girls Team Rankings Week 9

1. MDI
Pre: 1 Meet: States Place: 1st Class B
MDI won their third Class B title in a row in dominating fashion as they placed three runners in the top six overall. They are a legitimate threat for a top ten finish at New Englands in Manchester on Saturday.

2. Bonny Eagle
Pre: 2 Meet: States Place: 1st Class A
Bonny Eagle took home the Class A title once again as they were led by the individual winner Kaileigh Marston and fourth place finisher Mary Szatkowski. Look for Bonny Eagle to contend for a top fifteen finish at New Englands. 

3. Massabesic
Pre: 3 Meet: States Place: 2nd Class A
Massabesic was the runner up in Class A as they were led by Gabby Johnson and Angel Waters as they placed fifth and seventh respectively. Look for Massabesic to contend for a top fifteen finish at New Englands. 

4. Freeport
Pre: 4 Meet: States Place: 2nd Class B
Freeport was the runner up in Class B as they were led by Sydney Ambrose's seventh place finish. Look for Freeport to contend for a top 20 finish at New Englands.

5. Falmouth
Pre: 5 Meet: States Place: 3rd Class A
The Yachtsmen placed third in Class A and earned their first trip to the New England Championships since 2007. Madeline Roberts led the way for them as she placed 14th overall.

6. Brunswick
Pre: 6 Meet: States Place: 4th Class A 
Brunswick placed fourth in Class A and just missed earning a trip to New Englands as they were led by Teresa Murphy who placed fifteenth overall. With three of their top five coming back, look for Brunswick to be the favorites in the KVAC next year.

7. Hampden Academy
Pre: 7 Meet: states Place: 5th Class A
Hampden Academy placed fifth in Class A as they were led by Elizabeth Labun who placed ninth overall. Look for Hampden to be very strong next year as they bring back three of their top five returners. 

8. Orono
Pre: UR Meet: States Place: 1st Class C
Orono took home the Class C title as they were led by freshmen Kassidy Dill who placed fifth overall. Expect them to be the favorites to defend their title next year. 

9. Greely
Pre: 9 Meet: States Place: 3rd Class B
Kirstin Sandreuter led the Rangers to a third place finish on Saturday as she ran an incredible time of 18:38. Expect them to be one of the top teams in the WMC next fall.

10. Washburn
Pre: UR Meet: States Place: 2nd Class C
Washburn was the runner up in Class C as they were led by Carsyn Koch who won her fourth state title. Look for Washburn to contend for a top 20 finish at New Englands. 

Boys Team Rankings Week 8

1. Cape Elizabeth

Pre: 1 Meet: WMR Class B Place: 1st

Cape Elizabeth showed why they are far and away the best in the west as they cruised to an easy win placing four runners in the top ten. They are the favorites to defend their Class B title on Saturday.

2. Lewiston

Pre: 2 Meet: EMR Class A Place: 1st

Lewiston looked very impressive in their win at regionals as their top five all clocked under 17 minutes. They are the favorites to win in Class A on Saturday.

3. Ellsworth

Pre: 3 Meet: EMR Class B Place: 1st

Ellsworth got a great return from Dan Curts and Brayden Beardsley ran the race of his life as they dominated the competition in Class B last Saturday. Look for them to challenge Cape for the B title on Saturday.

4. Scarborough

Pre: 4 Meet: WMR Class A Place: 1st

Scarborough fended off a tough challenge from Falmouth as they took home another regional title this weekend. Colin Tardiff led them with his second place finish. Look for them to challenge Lewiston for the A title on Saturday.

5. Falmouth

Pre: 6 Meet: WMR Class A Place: 2nd

Falmouth gave Scarborough a scare this weekend as they placed second behind Bryce Murdick's fifth place finsh. Look for Falmouth to challenge Lewiston and Scarborough for the A title on Saturday.

6. Bangor

Pre: 5 Meet: EMR Class A Place: 2nd

Bangor placed second to Lewiston at the East regionals as they were led by Jonathan Stanhope who placed second overall. Look for Bangor to challenge for a top three finish on Saturday.

7. Massabesic

Pre: 7 Meet: WMR Class A Place: 3rd

Massabesic got strong individual efforts from Michael Aboud and Andrew Mongiat as they helped place third as a team. Expect Massabesic to challenge for a top five finish on Saturday.

8. Mt. Blue

Pre: 8 Meet: EMR Class A Place: 3rd

Josh Horne led Mt. Blue to a third place finish as he took home the individual victory running a fast time of 16:12.94. Look for Mt. Blue to contend for a top five finish on Saturday.

9. Windham

Pre: 10 Meet: WMR Class A Place: 4th

Windham placed fourth at the Class A WMR as they were led by Nate Skvorak who placed fifteenth overall. Expect Windham to challenge for a top five finish on Saturday.

10. York

Pre: UR Meet: WMR Class B Place: 2nd

York was the runner up at the Class B WMR as they were led by Alexander Brockleman as he placed 12th overall. Look for York to contend for a top five finish in Class B. 

Team of the Week: Cape Elizabeth

Teams Knocking: Gorham, South Portland, GNG, Messalonskee, Freeport

Girls Team Rankings Week 8

1. MDI
Pre: 1 Meet: EMR Class B Place: 1st
MDI took home the Eastern Maine Regional class B title in dominating fashion as they placed seven runners in the top 13 overall. MDI is the overwhelming favorite to win the Class B title this Saturday.

2. Bonny Eagle
Pre: 4 Meet: WMR Class A Place: 1st
Bonny Eagle won the class A Western Regional title as they were led by Kaleigh Marston and Mary Szatkowski as they placed first and second overall. They are the favorites in Class A going into the state meet this Saturday.

3. Massabesic
Pre: 3 Meet: WMR Class A Place: 2nd
Massabesic placed second in Class A at the WMR as they placed three runners in the top 11 overall. Look for them to challenge Bonny Eagle for the state championship on Saturday.

4. Freeport
Pre: 5 Meet: WMR Class B Place: 1st
Freeport won the Class B WMR on the strength of having five runners place in the top 25. Look for them to try and challenge MDI for the Class B title on Saturday.

5. Falmouth
Pre: 2 Meet: WMR Class A Place: 3rd
Falmouth placed third behind Bonny Eagle and Massabesic behind a strong individual effort from  Vishva Nalamalapu as she placed ninth overall. Look for Falmouth to challenge for a top spot in Class A on Saturday.

6. Brunswick
Pre: 10 Meet: EMR Class A Place: 1st 
Brunswick narrowly edged Hampden Academy for the Eastern Maine A title on the strength of their sixth runner via the tie break. Teresa Murphy led the way for them as she placed second overall. Look for Brunswick to challenge the top teams in the west for the state title on Saturday.

7. Hampden Academy
Pre: 6 Meet: EMR Class A Place: 2nd
Hampden Academy finished second to Brunswick in the most excruciating way as it went down to the infamous sixth runner tie breaker. Elizabeth Labun was their top finisher as she placed third overall. Look for them to bounce back in a big way at the state meet on Saturday.
8. Cape Elizabeth
Pre: UR Meet: WMR Class B Place: 2nd
Cape Elizabeth placed second in Class B at the WMR as they were led by Rhoen Fitak's fifth place finish. Look for Cape to challenge for a top three finish on Saturday.

9. Greely
Pre: UR Meet: WMR Class B Place: 3rd
Greely finally got Sandreuter back as they placed third to Freeport and Cape. Look for Greely to challenge for a top three finish on Saturday.

10. Yarmouth
Pre: 9 Meet: WMR Class B Place: 4th
Yarmouth placed fourth in Class B at the WMR as they were led by Caitlin Teare who placed fifth overall. Look for Yarmouth to contend for a top three finish on Saturday.

Team of the Week: MDI

Teams Knocking: South Portland, Windham, Lewiston, York, Maranacook

Boys Team Rankings Week 7

1. Cape Elizabeth
Pre: 2 Meet: WMC Championships Place: 1st
Cape Elizabeth took home the WMC Championship as they were paced by Liam Simpson's second place finish. They are the heavy favorites to win the Western B Regional on Saturday.

2. Lewiston
Pre: 1 Meet: KVAC Championships Place: 2nd
Lewiston placed second at the KVAC Championships as they were running without their number three runner Mohamed Mohamed. They are still considered the favorite in Class A East.

3. Ellsworth
Pre: 4 Meet: PVC Championships Place: 1st
Ellsworth continues to dominate the PVC despite running without Dan Curts. They are the overwhelming favorites to win the Eastern B title on Saturday.

4. Scarborough
Pre: 3 Meet: at Windham Place: 1st
Ellsworth easily topped SMAA rivals Gorham and Windham as they were led by Jacob Terry's second place finish. They are the favorites to win the Western A Regional on Saturday.

5. Bangor
Pre: 6 Meet: KVAC Championships Place: 1st
Bangor was a surprise victor at the KVAC Championships as they were led by Jonathan Stanhope's sixth place finish. Look for Bangor to challenge Lewiston for the Eastern A title on Saturday.

6. Falmouth
Pre: 4 Meet: WMC Championships Place: 2nd
Falmouth placed second at the WMC Championships as they were led by Bryce Murdick who placed fourth overall. Look for Falmouth to challenge Scarborough for the Western A title on Saturday.

7. Massabesic
Pre: 7 Meet: at Marshwood Place: 1st
Massabesic was very impressive in their win at Marshwood as they placed five runners in the top six overall. Look for them to challenge Scarborough and Falmouth for the Western A title on Saturday.

8. Mt. Blue
Pre: 8 Meet: KVAC Championships Place: 3rd
Mt. Blue placed third at the KVAC Championships as their duo of Josh Horne and Aaron Willingham placed first and third respectively. Look for them to challenge for a top three finish at the Eastern A regionals on Saturday.

9. Brewer
Pre: 9 Meet: KVAC Championships Place: 4th
Brewer placed fourth at the KVAC Championships as they Luke Rand's 13th place finish. Look for Brewer to contend for a top five finish at the Eastern A regionals on Saturday.

10. Windham
Pre: 10 Meet: Home Place: 2nd
Windham placed second on their home course behind Scarborough as they were led by Nate Skvorak's third place finish. Look for Windham to challenge for a top five finish at the Western A regionals on Saturday.

Team of the Week: Bangor

Teams Knocking: Gorham, Mt. Ararat, Hampden, Maranacook

Girls Team Rankings Week 7

1. MDI
Pre: 1 Meet: PVC Championships Place: 1st
MDI easily defended their PVC title as they were led by Isabel Erickson's second place finish. They are the favorites to win the Eastern B Regional title on Saturday.

2. Falmouth
Pre: 3 Meet: WMC Championships Place: 1st
Falmouth took home the WMC Championship behind a brilliant race from Madeline Roberts who placed third overall. They are the slight favorite heading towards the Western A Regionals on Saturday.

3. Massabesic
Pre: 2 Meet: at Marshwood Place: 1st
Massabesic placed first on the tough Marshwood course last Friday as they were led by Angel Waters' first place finish. Look for Massabesic to challenge Falmouth for the Western A title on Saturday.

4. Bonny Eagle
Pre: 4 Meet: at Windham Place: 2nd
Bonny Eagle placed second to Windham as they were running without top runner Kaileigh Marston. Mary Szatkowski was the individual winner. Look for Bonny Eagle to challenge Massabesic and Falmouth for the Western A title.

5. Freeport
Pre: UR Meet: WMC Championships Place: 2nd
Freeport placed second at the WMC Championships as they were led by Sydney Ambrose as she placed fourth overall. Look for Freeport to contend for a top three finish at the Western B Championships this Saturday.

6. South Portland
Pre: 8 Meet: at Westbrook Place: 1st
South Portland got the victory at Westbrook despite running without number one runner Shannon Conley. Look for South Portland to contend for a top five finish at the Western A Regionals on Saturday.

7. Hampden Academy
Pre: UR Meet: KVAC Championships Place: 1st
Hampden Academy was somewhat of a surprise victor at the KVAC Championships as they were paced by Elizabeth Labun who placed sixth overall. They are the slight favorites heading towards the Eastern A Championships this Saturday.

8. Maranacook
Pre: UR Meet: KVAC Championships Place: 1st Class B
Maranacook won the Class B KVAC Championship as they were led by Hannah Depres as she placed eleventh overall. Look for Maranacook to contend for a top three finish at the Eastern B Championships this Saturday.

9. Yarmouth
Pre: 5 Meet: WMC Championships Place: 4th 
Yarmouth won their respective division, and placed fourth overall at the WMC Championships as they were led by Caitlin Teare who placed ninth overall (2nd in D2). Yarmouth is the favorite to win the Western B title on Saturday.

10. Brunswick
Pre: 9 Meet: KVAC Championships Place: 2nd Class A
Brunswick placed second in Class A behind Teresa Murphy's individual victory. Look for Brunswick to contend for the Eastern A Championship this Saturday.

Team of the Week: Hampden Academy

Teams Knocking: Windham, Cape Elizabeth, Greely, Camden, Lewiston, Mt. Ararat

Boys Team Rankings Week 6

1. Lewiston
Pre: 1 Meet: Lewiston Under the Lights Place:
Lewiston had their traditional under the lights mile race as they had several strong performances most notably Isaiah Harris' sub 4:30 performance. Lewiston is the strong favorite to win the KVAC Championships.

2. Cape Elizabeth
Pre: 2 Meet: Idle Place: Idle
Cape Elizabeth chose to rest their varsity runners at Kennebunk last Friday. They are the favorites heading into the WMC Championships on Friday.

3. Scarborough
Pre: 3 Meet: Home Place: 1st
The Red Storm were very impressive in their win at home as they averaged 17:12 over the 5k course. Colin Tardiff placed first overall. Scarborough heads to Windham on Friday.

4. Falmouth
Pre: 4 Meet: at Greely Place:1st
Falmouth showed off their depth at Greely as they were without their 3 and 4 runners and still managed to win easily. Bryce Murdick placed first overall. Look for Falmouth to challenge Cape for the WMC title on Friday.

5. Ellsworth
Pre: 5 Meet: Hancock County Championships Place: 1st
Ellsworth easily defended their Hancock County Championship without Dan Curts. Bryaden Beardsley was the individual winner. Ellsworth is the heavy favorite going into the PVC Championships on Saturday.

6. Bangor
Pre: 9 Meet: Mt. Blue Relays Place: 1st
Bangor pulled out a tremendous victory at the Mt. Blue Relays as they got a huge run  by Ben Salinas as he placed third overall. They are one of the favorites heading into the KVAC Championships.

7. Massabesic
Pre: 6 Meet: at Gorham Place: 2nd
Massabesic placed second at Gorham as they were competing without their number one runner. Massabesic heads to Sanford on Friday.

8. Mt. Blue
Pre: 8 Meet: Mt. Blue Relays Place: 2nd
Mt. Blue placed second to Bangor by less than half a second at the Mt. Blue Relays as Aaron Willingham set a new course record. Look for Mt. Blue to contend for the win at the KVAC Championships.

9. Brewer
Pre: 7 Meet: Mt. Blue Relays Place: 4th
Brewer placed fourth at the Mt. Blue Relays behind Luke Rand's 14th place finish. Look for Brewer to contend for a top five finish at the KVAC Championships.

10. Windham
Pre: 10 Meet: Home Place: 1st
Windham placed first on their home course as they had an impressive 23 second split between their 1-5 runners. Windham races on their home course again on Friday.

Team of the Week: Bangor

Teams Knocking: Mt. Ararat, Hampden, Messalonskee, Maranacook, Gorham, Boothby, South Portland

Girls Team Rankings Week 6

1. MDI
Pre: 1 Meet: Hancock County Championships Place: 1st
MDI recorded a perfect score at the Hancock County Championships as they were led by individual winner Waylon Henggeler. Look for them to win once again at the PVC Championships.

2. Massabesic
Pre: 3 Meet: at Gorham Place: 1st
Massabesic was very impressive in their win at Gorham as their top five compiled an average 5k of 19:33. Massabesic heads to Sanford on Friday.

3. Falmouth
Pre: 2 Meet: at Greely Place: 1st
Falmouth was victorious once again at Greely as they were led by Madeline Roberts who placed second overall. Falmouth is the slight favorite going into the WMC Championships this Friday.

4. Bonny Eagle
Pre: 6 Meet: Home Place: 1st
Bonny Eagle won easily on their home course as they were led by Mary Szatkowski who placed first running a time of 18:35. Bonny Eagle heads to Windham on Friday.

5. Cape Elizabeth
Pre: 5 Meet: at Kennebunk Place: 1st
Cape Elizabeth continued their late season surge as they won at Kennebunk behind Rhoen Futiak who placed third overall. Look for Cape to challenge Falmouth at the WMC Championships.

6. Greely
Pre: 4 Meet: Home Place: 2nd
Greely ran without their top two runners as they placed second on their home course. Look for Greely to bounce back and contend for the win at the WMC Championships.

7. Yarmouth
Pre: 7 Meet: at Merriconeag Place: 4th
Yarmouth ran without several of their top runners at Merriconeag as they placed fourth. Expect Yarmouth to contend for the win at the WMC Championships.

8. South Portland
Pre: 8 Meet: at Scarborough Place: 1st
South Portland placed first at Scarborough behind first and second place finishes from Shannon Conley and Casey Loring. Look for South Portland to win at Westbrook on Friday.

9. Brunswick
Pre: UR Meet: Camden Hills Invitational Place: 1st
Brunswick placed first at the Camden Hills Invitational as they were led by Teresa Murphy's individual victory. Brunswick is the slight favorite heading into the KVAC Championships this Saturday.

10. Camden Hills
Pre: 10 Meet: Camden Hills Invitational Place: 2nd
Camden Hills placed second at their own invitational as they were led by Brittany Bowman who placed third overall. Look for Camden Hills to challenge for a top finish at the KVAC Championships

Team of the Week: Massabesic

Teams Knocking: Washburn, Hampden, Freeport, Windham, Washburn

Boys Team Rankings Week 5

1. Lewiston
Pre: 5 Meet: FOC Place: 1st
Lewiston showed how deep they are as they had five runners run under 17 minutes. Isaiah Harris was their top finisher as he placed 8th. Lewiston had an average 5k of 16:34. Look for them to come out victorious again at the Mt. Blue Relays.

2. Cape Elizabeth
Pre: 1 Meet: FOC Place: 3rd
Cape Elizabeth was the top Class B team at FOC as Liam Simspon led them with a fifth place finish. Cape heads to Kennebunk on Friday where they should go unchallenged.

3. Scarborough
Pre: 2 Meet: FOC Place: 4th
Scarborough placed fourth at the festival of champions as they had three runners under 17 minutes (Tardiff, Terry, Sholl). The Red Storm race on their home course on Friday.

4. Falmouth
Pre: 4 Meet: FOC Place: 5th
The Yachtsmen got a 12th place finish from Bryce Murdick as he led Falmouth to the number five team on Saturday. Falmouth heads to Greely on Friday where they should go unchallenged.

5. Ellsworth
Pre: 3 Meet: FOC Place: 12th
Ellsworth caught a tough break as Dan Curts was unable to finish on Saturday. They got a very strong run from Robert Looker who placed tenth. Hopefully Curts will be back and ready to go at the Hancock County Championships on Friday.

6. Massabesic
Pre: 7 Meet: FOC Place: 7th
Massabesic placed seventh at FOC behind Michael Aboud's 32nd place finish. Look for Massabesic to come out victorious at Gorham on Friday.

7. Brewer
Pre: 8 Meet: FOC Place: 8th
Brewer had a very strong day on Saturday as they placed 8th behind Luke Rand's 37th place finish. Look for Brewer to contend for the win at the Mt. Blue Relays.

8. Mt. Blue
Pre: UR Meet: FOC Place: 9th
Mt. Blue got two sub 16 performances from Aaron Willingham and Josh Horne as they placed ninth overall at FOC. Look for Mt. Blue to challenge for the win at the Mt. Blue Relays.

9. Bangor
Pre: 6 Meet: FOC Place: 10th
Bangor placed tenth at FOC behind Jonathan Stanhope's 19th place finish. Look for bangor to contend for a top three finish at the Mt. Blue Relays.

10. Windham
Pre: 10 Meet: FOC Place: 13th
Windham placed 13th at FOC behind Nate Skvorak's 41st place finish. They race on their home course on Friday where they are the favorites to win.

Team of the Week: Lewiston

Teams Knocking:  Mt. Ararat, Hampden, Messalonskee, Maranacook, Gorham, Boothby, South Portland

Girls Team Rankings Week 5

1. MDI
Pre: 1 Meet: FOC Place: 1st
MDi showed they are the toughest team in the state by easily defeating the sixty plus teams at the Festival of Champions for the third straight year. Maggie Painter led the way for them as she placed fifth overall. Look for MDI to go unchallenged at the Hancock Invitational on Friday.

2. Falmouth
Pre: 5 Meet: FOC Place: 2nd
Falmouth showed they are the favorites in Class A after they placed second at the Festival of Champions as they were led by Madeline Roberts who placed 13th overall. Falmouth faces a tough challenge when they head to Greely on Friday.

3. Massabesic
Pre: 7 Meet: FOC Place: 5th
Massabesic placed fifth at FOC behind Gabby Johnson's 31st place finish. Massabesic races at Gorham on Friday.

4. Greely
Pre: 4 Meet: N/A Place: N/A
Greely hold the four spot for the time being as they head towards the post season with Kirstin Sandreuter leading the way. Greely hosts Falmouth on Friday.

5. Cape Elizabeth
Pre: UR Meet: FOC Place: 4th
Cape Elizabeth had a breakout race at the Festival of Champions as they were led by Rhoen Fiutak who placed 21st overall. Cape heads to Kennebunk on Friday.

6. Bonny Eagle
Pre: 4 Meet: FOC Place: 16th
Bonny Eagle was running without Mary Szatkowski on Saturday as they placed 16th overall behind Kialeigh Marston's first place victory. Bonny Eagle races in their home course on Friday.

7. Yarmouth
Pre: UR Meet: FOC Place: 7th
Yarmouth placed seventh at FOC behind strong performances from the Teare sisters as they both placed in the top 60. Yarmouth heads to Merriconeag on Friday.

8. South Portland
Pre: UR Meet: FOC Place: 8th
South Portland nabbed 8th place at the Festival of Champions behind top ten finishes from Shannon Conley and Casey Loring. South Portland heads to Scarborough on Friday.

9. Windham
Pre: UR Meet: FOC Place: 10th
Windham placed tenth at the Festival of Champions behind Mackenzie Joy's 37th place finish. Windham races on their home course this Friday.

10. Camden Hills
Pre: 2 Meet: FOC Place: 24th
Camden Hills was running without number one runner Emma Trapani on Saturday as they placed 24th overall. Brittany Bowman was their top finisher placing 22nd. Camden races at the Mt. Blue relays on Friday.

Team of the Week: Falmouth

Teams Knocking: Washburn, Hampden, Maranacook, Lewiston, Brunswick

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

Girls Team Rankings Week 4

1. MDI
Pre: 1 Meet: Sectional Invitational Place: 1st
MDI cruised to an easy victory at the Sectional Invitational behind strong runs from Waylon Henggeler and Isabel Erickson as they placed second and third respectively. MDI is the heavy favorite heading into the festival of Champions on Saturday.

2. Camden Hills
Pre: 2 Meet: at Cony Place: 1st
Camden Hills was victorious at Cony as they were led by Emma Trapani's impressive second place finish. Look for Camden to challenge MDI for the win at FOC on Saturday.

3. Greely
Pre: Meet: Manchester Invitational Place: 2nd (small schools race)
The Rangers placed second in the small schools race behind Kirstin Sandreuter's victory. They were also running without Eva Bates. Greely heads to Freeport this Friday.

4. Bonny Eagle
Pre: 4 Meet: at Noble Place: 1st
Bonny Eagle took home the victory at Noble as they were led by Mary Szatkowski's first place finish. Look for Bonny Eagle to challenge MDI and Camden Hills for the top spot at FOC.

5. Falmouth
Pre: 5 Meet: at Kittery Place: 1st
Falmouth picked up another victory this time at Kittery as Madeline Roberts was their top finisher placing second overall. Look for Falmouth to challenge for a top three finish at FOC on Saturday.

6. Massabesic
Pre: 7 Meet: Manchester Invitational Place: 5th (large schools race)
Massabesic placed fifth in the large schools race as they were led by Angel Waters who placed 14th overall. Look for Massabesic to contend for a top three finish at FOC.

7. Brunswick
Pre: 6 Meet: Home Place: 1st
Brunswick was victorious on their home course as their duo of Teresa Murphy and Tessa Cassidy led the way for them placing first and second respectively. Look for Brunswick to contend for a top five at FOC.

8. Washburn
Pre: 9 Meet: Sectional Invitational Place: 2nd
Washburn placed second to MDI at the sectional invitational. Carsyn Koch was their top runner as she took home the victory running 19:55. Look for Washburn to contend for a top ten finish at FOC on Saturday.

9. Orono
Pre: UR Meet: Sectional Invitational Place: 3rd
Orono was without their two of their top runners yet they still placed third at the Sectional Invitational and were only five points behind Washburn. Look for Orono to contend for a top ten finish at FOC.

10. Freeport
Pre: UR Meet: at Yarmouth Place: 1st
Freeport edged one of their top rivals in Yarmouth as Sydney Ambrose took home the victory. Freeport races on their home course on Friday.

Team of the Week: Greely

Teams Knocking: Lewiston, Yarmouth, Maranacook, Windham

Boys Team Rankings Week 3

1. Cape Elizabeth
Pre: 1 Meet: at NYA Place: 1st
Cape continues to roll through the WMC this season as they were victorious at NYA behind Liam Simpson's first place finish. Cape races at Gray on Friday.

2. Scarborough
Pre: 2 Meet: at Smiling Hill Farm Place: 1st
The Red Storm easily defeated some of their top SMAA rivals as they were led by Jacob Terry's first place finish. Scarborough heads to Marshwood on Friday.

3. Ellsworth
Pre: 3 Meet: at GSA Place: 1st
Ellsworth showed just how deep they are as they had five runners all run under 16:45 on the three mile course. Ellsworth will head to the Manchester Invitational this Saturday.

4. Falmouth
Pre: 4 Meet: Home Place: 1st
Falmouth used their home course to its advantage as they dominated the three team meet behind Bryce Murdick's second place finish. Falmouth races at York on Friday.

5. Lewiston
Pre: 6 Meet: at Leavitt Place: 1st
Lewiston was very impressive in their win at Leavitt as they easily defeated Mt. Blue behind Mohamed Awil's second place finish. Lewiston heads to Oxford Hills on Friday.

6. Bangor
Pre: 5 Meet: at MCI Place: 2nd
Bangor ran without Jacob Archer and Caleb Halvorson-Fried as they placed second to MCI. Colin Glencross was the top Ram as he placed third overall. Bangor races at Brunswick on Thursday.

7. Massabesic
Pre: 7 Meet: at South Portland Place: 1st
Massabesic held off a tough challenge from Deering as they were led by Michael Aboud who placed second running the 2.76 mile course in 15:04. Massabesic races on their home course this Friday.

8. Mt. Ararat
Pre: 8 Meet: home Place: 1st
Mt. Ararat received a serious threat from Brewer as they were able to pull out a two point victory behind the front running ability of Sam Wood and Nate MacKenzie who placed first and second respectively. Mt. Ararat heads to Brunswick on Thursday.

9. Brewer
Pre: 9 Meet: at Mt. Ararat Place: 2nd
Brewer showed off their depth as they had five runners in the top nine overall. Brewer heads to Cony on Friday.

10. Gorham
Pre: UR Meet: at Biddeford Place: 1st
Gorham was victorious at Biddeford as they were led by Jesse Southard who placed first overall. Gorham heads to Sanford on Friday.

Team of the Week:  Ellsworth

Teams Knocking: Windham, Mt. Blue, Greely, York, Morse

Girls Team Rankings Week 3

1. MDI
Pre: 1 Meet: at Orono Place: 1st
MDI held off a feisty Orono squad by placing five runners in the top nine overall. Leading the way for them was Maggie Painter who covered the 2.76 mile course in 19:00.36. Look for MDI to win the Sectional Invitational on Saturday.

2. Camden Hills
Pre: 2 Meet: at Medomak Place: 1st
The absence of Brittany Bowman didn't faze Camden as they won at Medomak Valley in convincing fashion. Emma Trapani was the individual winner. Camden races at Cony on Friday.

3. Greely
Pre: 3 Meet: at Sacopee Place: 1st
The Rangers easily came out victorious despite running without Kirstin Sandreuter and Eva Bates. Look for Greely to challenge for a top finish at the Manchester Invitational this Saturday.

4. Bonny Eagle
Pre: 4 Meet: at South Portland Place: 1st
Bonny Eagle responded to a tough challenge from Massabesic as they held on for a ten point victory behind Mary Szatkowski's second place finish. Bonny Eagle races at Noble on Friday.

5. Falmouth
Pre: 5 Meet: Home Place: 1st
Falmouth showed why they are a serious threat in Class A after they took advantage of a depleted Yarmouth squad. Madeline Roberts led the way for them as she placed first overall. The Yachtsmen race at York on Friday.

6. Brunswick
Pre: 8 Meet: at Mt. Ararat Place: 1st
Brunswick easily dispatched rival Mt. Blue as they were led by Teresa Murphy and Tessa Cassidy who placed second and third respectively. Brunswick races on their home course this Thursday.

7. Massabesic
Pre: 6 Meet: at South Portland Place: 2nd
Massabesic placed second at South Portland behind Gabby Johnson's fifth place finish. Massabesic is host to four SMAA teams this Friday.

8. Maranacook
Pre: 6 Meet: at Leavitt Place: 2nd
Marnacook lost to Lewiston via the sixth runner tie breaker as they were led by Hannah Depres who won the race running a time of 22:03. Maranacook races at Cony on Friday.

9. Washburn
Pre: 9 Meet: All Aroostook Invite Place: 1st
Washburn easily outdistanced themselves from their top foes in the Aroostook county behind Carsyn Koch's first place finish. Washburn races at the Seacoast Invitational on Friday.

10. Yarmouth
Pre: 10 Meet: at Falmouth Place: 2nd
Yarmouth placed second at Falmouth as they were racing without many of their top runners due to illness. Yarmouth races on their home course this Friday.

Team of the Week: Bonny Eagle

Teams Knocking: Windham, Freeport, Hampden, Cape Elizabeth, Messalonskee

Boys Team Rankings Week 2

1. Cape Elizabeth
Previous: 1 Meet: at Lake Region Place: 1st
The Capers won in dominating fashion at Lake Region as they were led by Liam Simpson's third place finish. They put five in the top seven overall. Cape competes at NYA on Friday.

2. Scarborough
Previous: 3 Meet: at Portland Place: 1st
The Red Storm continue to roll as they easily defeated Massabesic, Portland and Biddeford. They placed five in the top seven and had an average time of 17:03. Scarborough heads to Westbrook on Friday.

3. Ellsworth
Previous: 2 Meet: Bye Place: N/A
Ellsworth didn't compete this weekend, but expect them to win when they head to Blue Hill on Friday.

4. Falmouth
Previous: 5 Meet: at Fryeburg Place: 1st
Falmouth looked very impressive in their win at Fryeburg as they were paced by Bryce Murdick who won running a time of 17:20. Falmouth hosts four WMC teams this Friday.

5. Bangor
Previous: 4 Meet: at Waterville Place: ?
Results from the meet at Waterville have yet to be posted, but that shouldn't effect
Bangor. Expect them cruise to victory when the head to MCI on Friday.

6. Lewiston 
Previous: UR Meet: at Leavitt Place: 1st
Lewiston edged Mt. Ararat by a score of 42-45 behind Faran Abdillahi's second place finish. With the emergence of Abdillahi, look for Lewiston to make another run at a state title this fall.

7. Massabesic
Previous: 7 Meet: at Portland Place: 2nd
Massabesic placed second to Scarborough as they were led by Michael Aboud's fourth place finish. Massabesic heads to South Portland on Friday.

8. Mt. Ararat
Previous: 8 Meet: at Leavit Place: 2nd
Mt. Ararat placed second to Lewiston as they were led by Sam Wood who won the race running a time of 17:45. Mt. Ararat hosts a very competitive KVAC meet this Friday.

9. Brewer
Previous: UR Meet: at Lawrence Place: 1st
Brewer upset Mt. Blue at Lawrence as they were led by Luke Rand's fourth place finish. Brewer heads to Mt. Ararat on Fridat.

10. Mt. Blue
Previous: 6 Meet: at Lawrence Place: 2nd
Mt. Blue's top three of Josh Horne, Aaron Willingham and Dan Lesko took the top three spots respectively but were unable to hold on against Brewer. Look for Mt. Blue to bounce back when they head to Leavitt on Friday.

Team of the Week: Scarborough

Teams Knocking: Gorham, Windham, Greely, York, Morse

Boys Team Rankings Week 1

1. Cape Elizabeth
Previous: 1 Meet: Home Place: 1st
The Capers easily dispatched their top foe Falmouth behind Liam Simpson's victory. Cape placed five in the top seven overall. Cape heads to Lake Region on Friday.

2. Ellsworth
Previous: 2 Meet: Ellsworth Invitational Place: 1st
Ellsworth made it look easy on their home course, as they cruised to the victory behind Dan Curts's first place performance. Ellsworth will compete at the Presque Isle invitational on Saturday.

3. Scarborough 
Previous: 5 Meet: SMAA Relays Place: 1st
The Red Storm easily outdistanced themselves from their top foes at the SMAA Relays behind a fourth place finish from Jacob Terry. Scarborough heads to Portland on Friday.

4. Bangor 
Previous: 3 Meet: Home Place: 1st
Bangor dominated on their home course behind Jonathan Stanhope's impressive victory. He covered the 3.05 mile course in 16:08. Bangor heads to Waterville on Friday.

5. Falmouth
Previous: 4 Meet: @ Cape Place: 2nd
The Yachtsmen placed second to their rival Cape Elizabeth on Friday. They were lead by Bryce Murdick's runner up finish. Falmouth heads to Fryeburg this Friday.

6. Mt. Blue
Previous: UR Meet: Home Place: 1st
The emergence of transfer Aaron Willingham has put Mt. Blue as one of the favorites in Class A. He broke the Mt. Blue course record (formerly held by current UMaine star Kelton Cullenberg) in a time of 17:01. Mt. Blue races at Lawrence on Thursday.

7. Massabesic
Previous: 7 Meet: SMAA Relays Place: 2nd
Massabesic showed they belong in the discussion as one of the top teams in the SMAA as they placed second at the relays behind Michael Aboud's 8th place finish. Massabesic heads to Portland on Friday.

8. Mt. Ararat
Previous: 9 Meet: @ Maranacook Place: 1st
Mt. Ararat placed first in a very competitive early season KVAC meet behind the performances of Sam Wood and Nate Mackenzie. They placed first and second overall. Mt. Ararat heads to Lewiston on Friday.

9. Gorham
Previous: 6 Meet: SMAA Relays Place: 3rd
Gorham placed third at the SMAA Relays behind Jesse Southard's sixth place finish. Gorham competes at Deering on Friday.

10. Windham
Previous: 9 Meet: SMAA Relays Place: 4th
Windham placed fourth at the SMAA Relays due in part to Nake Skorvak's ninth place finish. Windham heads to Cheverus on Friday.

Team of the Week: Ellsworth

Teams Knocking: Lewiston, Brewer, Hampden Academy, Brunswick, MDI

Preseason Rankings: Boys Teams

1. Cape Elizabeth
   Last Year's Finish: 1^st Class B
   Top Returners: Liam Simpson, Peter Doane, Kyle Kennedy
   Cape Elizabeth brings back their entire top five which makes them the heavy favorite to defend their state title. Simpson and Doane form arguably the best duo in the state, and their 3-5 runners are good enough to be many teams number one or number two runners.
2. Ellsworth
   Last Year's Finish: 3^rd Class B
   Top Returners: Dan Curts, Robert Looker, Andy Beardsley
   Ellsworth brings back the top runner in the state in Dan Curts. He's the heavy favorite to win his second straight title. This isn't a one man show. Looker had a breakout season last fall as we saw him place sixth. With those two at the top, and strong 3-5 runners look for Ellsworth to challenge Cape Elizabeth for the title.
3. Bangor
   Last Year's Finish: 4^th Class A
   Top Returners: Jon Stanhope, Colin Glencross, Caleb Halvorson-Fried
   Depth is the reason why Bangor is the early favorite to take the Class A title. Jon Stanhope is their top returner as he should be in the running for the individual title. Glencross and Halvorson-Fried had great seasons last year, and should improve this fall.
4. Falmouth
   Last Year's Finish: 2^nd Class B
   Top Returners: Bryce Murdick, Spencer Brown, Scott Lambert
   Like Bangor, Falmouth is a team that has a lot of depth. Bryce Murdick is their top returner. He placed 11^th at the state meet last fall. Look for him to be in contention for a top five finish this year. With their quality of depth look for the Yachtsmen to challenge Bangor for the state title.
5. Scarborough
   Last Year's Finish: 3^rd Class A
   Top Returners: Jacob Terry, Colin Tardiff, Ian Morris
   The Red Storm lose Robby Hall to graduation which will hurt them, but they return several runners who are capable of making another patented Scarborough title run. Jacob Terry is their top returner. Look for Scarborough to challenge Bangor and Falmouth for the Class A title.
6. Gorham
   Last Year's Finish: 7^th Class A
   Top Returners: Jesse Southard, Jeremy Collett, Thomas Bradshaw
   Jesse Southard will lead a hopeful Gorham squad this fall as they hope to improve upon their seventh place finish from last fall. Expect Southard to be one of the favorites in Class A, and for Gorham to make a run at a top three finish.
7. Massabesic
   Last Year's Finish: 1^st Class A
   Top Returners: Michael Aboud, Remington Gaetjens, Andrew Mongiat
   Massabesic brings back three of their top five from a team the won a state championship last year which should bode well for them. The key will be their 3-5 runners. If they continue to improve Massabesic will be a force in Class A this year.
8. Mt. Ararat
   Last Year's Finish: 9^th Class A
   Top Returners: Sam Wood, Nate Mackenzie, Matt Gott
   Mt. Ararat brings back one of the top duos in the KVAC in Sam Wood and Nate Mackenzie which makes them one of the favorites in the conference. They have underrated depth as well. Look for them to contend for a top five finish.
9. Windham
   Last Year's Finish: 8^th Class A
   Top Retuners: Nate Skvorak, Andrew Davis, Jonathan Bland
   Windham brings back one of the top runners in the SMAA in Nate Skvorak as they hope to improve upon their 8^th place showing in Class A last fall. Look for them to contend for a top five finish.
10. Lewiston
    Last Year's Finish: 2^nd Class A
    Top Returners: Isaiah Harris, Mohamed Mohamed, Mohamed Awil
    Lewiston brings back three of their top four from a runner up squad last fall. Awil is their top returner, but both Harris and Awil should also challenge for the top spot. This trio is arguably the best in the state. The key for them will be their four and five runners. If they develop, they could be incredibly strong by the post season.

Knocking on the Door: Brewer, Hampden Academy, Maranacook, MDI, Brunswick

The Big Three Award

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

Had to change the picture for obvious reasons...

And the winner is...

Lewiston- Mohamed Barre, Mohamed Awil, Mohamed Mohamed (Isaiah Harris)

Yes, I did list four runners right here, but with the emergence of Isiah Harris it was tough to break it down to their top three. Lewiston's top three was interchangeable which made them incredibly hard to beat this fall. Even if one runner had a bad day, Lewiston had three runners who could place near the top of the pack in any race. Even when Barre was injured earlier this year, Lewiston had enough fire power to succeed without him. Both Awil and Barre graduate next spring which means Isaiah Harris and Mohamed Mohamed will fight for the number one position next fall, and try to lead a young Lewiston squad to the promised land.

2. Cody Vachon, George Morrison, Michael Aboud Massabesic
3. Josh Horne, Justin Tracy, Sully Jackson Mt. Blue
4. Bryce Murdick, Jay Lesser, Scott Lambert Falmouth
5. Dan Curts, Robert Looker, Brayden Beardsley Ellsworth

Week 9 Power Rankings: Boys Teams

1.      Massabesic

Previous: 2

Meet: States

Place: 1^st Class A

Like UConn in the 2011 NCAA Tournament, this Massabesic team got hot at the perfect time as they won their first title in school history as they were led by George Morrison and Michael Aboud as they placed 9^th and 11^th respectively. With their tight pack, and familiarity with Twinbrooks, look for Massabesic to cause some damage at the New England Championships.

2.      Cape Elizabeth

Previous: 3

Meet: States

Place: 1^st Class B

Cape Elizabeth took home their first state title since 2006 behind the dynamic duo of Liam Simpson and Peter Doane who placed sixth and ninth respectively. Look for the Capers to contend for a top fifteen finish at the New England Championships.

3.      Lewiston

Previous: 1

Meet: States

Place: 2^nd

Lewiston nabbed the runner up spot in Class A as they placed three runners in the top seven, and four in the top fifteen. Mohamed Awil led the way for them with his fifth place finish. Look for Lewiston to contend for a top fifteen finish at New England’s.

4.      Scarborough

Previous: 5

Meet: States

Place: 3^rd

Scarborough just missed the runner up spot as they got a huge run from Robby Hall who placed second running a time of 16:39.88. Look for the Red Storm to contend for a top fifteen finish at New England’s.

5.      Falmouth

Previous: 6

Meet: States

Place: 2^nd Class B

Falmouth placed second in Class B behind their duo of Bryce Murdick and Jay Lesser who placed 11^th and 12^th respectively. Look for Falmouth to contend for a top fifteen finish at New England’s.

6.      York

Previous: 10

Meet: States

Place: 3^rd Class B

York placed third in Class B as they were led by Nick Eaton and Alec Jordan as they placed 8^th and 13^th respectively. York will graduate four seniors from their top five.

7.      Bangor

Previous: 7

Meet: States

Place: 4^th Class A

Bangor placed fourth in Class A as they were led by Jonathan Stanhope’s 14^th place finish. Expect Bangor to be one of the favorites in Class A next fall with a majority of their top five coming back.

8.      Ellsworth

Previous: 4

Meet: States

Place: 4^th Class B

Ellsworth placed fourth in Class B as they were led by individual winner Dan Curts, and seventh place finisher Robert Looker. They will be tough to beat next fall as they bring back four of their top five runners.

9.      Mt. Blue

Previous: 9

Meet: States

Place: 5^th Class A

Mt. Blue placed fifth in Class A as they got a huge run by Josh Horne who placed fourth overall. Justin Tracy also had a very strong race as he placed 10^th. Expect Mt. Blue to be one of the better teams in the KVAC next fall.

10. Hall-Dale

Previous: UR

Meet: States

Place: 1^st Class C

Hall-Dale dominated the field to win the Class C championship behind Josh Ringer’s seventh place finish. Look for Hall-Dale to be competitive at New England’s.