The Big Three Award (Male)

Best Male Trio in the State
Previous Winners
2012: Lewiston- Mohamed Barre, Mohamed Awil, Mohamed Mohamed (Isaiah Harris)
2011: Falmouth- Tim Follo, Thomas Edmonds, Jay Lesser
2010: Scarborough- Nick Morris, Tom Hague, Zach Brown

Ellsworth- Dan Curts, Brayden Beardsley, Robert Looker

The choice between Ellsworth and Cape Elizabeth for best trio in the state was incredibly tough to choose. Granted, Cape Elizabeth beat Ellsworth for their second straight Class B title, but Ellsworth's top end talent is slightly better than Cape's. Dan Curts was the leader for this team, but without the emergence of Brayden Beardsley, and the big time running ability of Robert Looker, Ellsworth wouldn't have been arguably the best team in the state this year. Curts, despite an injury to his hamstring, had a spectacular season on the trails, and isn't done yet. Beardsley became one of the states best runners after placing third in Class B at the state meet, and Looker showed he is capable of running in big time meets as evidence to his seventh place finish. Unfortunately, all three of these tremendous runners graduate next spring, but expect all of them to run fast times on the track this winter and spring.



2. Cape Elizabeth- Liam Simpson, Peter Doane, Mitch Morris

3. Mt. Blue- Josh Horne, Aaron Willingham, Dan Lesko

4. Lewiston- Isaiah Harris, Mohamed Awil, Mohamed Mohamed

5. Scarborough- Colin Tardiff, Jacob Terry, Andrew Sholl

Boys Team Rankings Week 9

1. Cape Elizabeth
Pre: 1 Meet: States Place: 1st Class B
Cape defended their state title as they pulled away from Ellsworth to place three runners in the top ten overall. Liam Simpson led the way for them as he was the runner up. Look for them to contend for a top ten finish at New Englands. 

2. Lewiston
Pre: 2 Meet: States Place: 1st Class A
Lewiston won their first state title since 2007 as they were led by Isaiah Harris as he placed second to Mt Blue's Josh Horne. Look for Lewiston to contend for a top ten finish at New Englands.

3. Ellsworth
Pre: 3 Meet: States Place: 2nd Class B
Dan Curts led the way for Ellsworth as they were the runner up to Cape Elizabeth tallying 61 points. They  also got a big effort from Brayden Beardsley as he placed third overall. Look for Ellsworth to challenge for a top ten finish at New Englands.

4. Scarborough
Pre: 4 Meet: States Place: 2nd Class A
The Red Storm placed second to Lewiston on Saturday as they were led by Colin Tardiff and Jacob Terry as they placed seventh and 12th respectively. Scarborough should challenge for a top fifteen finish at New Englands this Saturday.

5. Bangor
Pre: 6 Meet: States Place: 3rd Class A
Bangor clinched the final spot to make New Englands as they placed third in Class A behind Jonathan Stanhope's fifth place finish. Look for Bangor to make a run at a top 20 finish at New Englands on Saturday.

6. Falmouth
Pre: 5 Meet: States Place: 4th Class A
Falmouth was shorthanded on Saturday as they were without three of their top five, but they still managed to place fourth in Class A. Scott Lambert was their top runner as he placed 13th overall. Expect Falmouth to be one of the top teams in the state next year as they return everyone from their top five.

7. Gorham
Pre: UR Meet: States Place: 5th Class A
Gorham had a strong day on Saturday as they placed fifth overall behind Jesse Southard's sixth place finish. Expect them to be one of the top teams in the SMAA as they return three of their top five next year.

8. Windham
Pre: 9 Meet: States Place: 6th Class A
Windham placed sixth in Class A behind Nate Skvorak's 22nd place finish. Windham will be one of the top teams in the SMAA next fall as they bring back three of their top five.

9. York
Pre: 10 Meet: States Place: 3rd Class B
York placed third in Class B on Saturday as they were led by Alexander Brockleman's 19th place finish. Expect York to be one of the top teams in the WMC as they bring back four of their top five.
 
10. Hampden Academy
Pre: UR Meet: States Place: 7th Class A
Hampden Academy placed seventh in Class A as they were led by Caleb Lord's third place finish. Look for Hampden to be one of the top teams in the KVAC next year as they bring back four of their top five.

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

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 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

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

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 Cory and Shawn Award

The Cory and Shawn Award is given annually to the top male duo in the state

 

Cory: Shawn, I refuse to believe anything from those idiotic supermarket tabloids.

Shawn Hunter: It's the New York Times, baby.

Cory: The New York Times trailer park edition.

Shawn Hunter: It's exactly the same thing, except you can eat it.

 

 

 

And the winner is….

 

Liam Simpson and Peter Doane Cape Elizabeth

It’s always a luxury to have two of the top runners in you Class on the same team. That is what Cape Elizabeth had this year with Liam Simpson and Peter Doane. These two runners switched off numerous times throughout the season, and pushed each other to greatness which led to Cape’s first state title since 2005. Both Simpson and Doane continued to step up their game once the post season rolled around. It was Doane who led the way for Cape at the Western Maine Regional Championships with his third place finish running a time of 17:28.20, and right on his heels was Simpson placing fourth running a time of 17:31.31. They flip flopped at the state meet with Simpson placing fifth running 16:55.42 and Doane following closely with a ninth place finish running 17:03.29. These two studs will be back next year, and will lead a loaded Cape Elizabeth team looking for a second straight title.

2. Josh Horne and Justin Tracy Mt. Blue

3. Sam Wood and Nathan MacKenzie Mt. Ararat

4. Dan Curts and Robert Looker Ellsworth

5. Caleb Lord and Nick Kopf Hampden Academy

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.

Week 8 Power Rankings: Boys Teams

1.      Lewiston

Previous: 1

Meet: EMR

Place: 1^{st Class A}

Even if one runner has an off day, Lewiston has three other guys who can all place in the top five on any given day. Isaiah Harris continues to breakout as he placed third overall. Mohamed Awil placed second overall running a time of 17:04.84. They are the favorite to win the Class A title on Saturday.

2.      Massabesic

Previous: 7

Meet: WMR

Place: 1^{st Class} A

Massabesic put on a dominating performance on Saturday as George Morrison and Michael Aboud took the top two spots overall. They placed five runners in the top 11. Massabesic should challenge Lewiston for the Class A title on Saturday.

3.      Cape Elizabeth

Previous: 3

Meet: WMR

Place: 1^st Class B

Cape Elizabeth flexed their muscles on Saturday as they cruised to another regional title behind their duo of Peter Doane and Liam Simpson who placed third and fourth respectively. They look like the slight favorite to win the Class B title on Saturday.

4.      Ellsworth

Previous: 5

Meet: EMR

Place: 1^st Class B

Ellsworth took home another regional title as they three runners in the top four, and five in the top ten. The Eagles will challenge Cape for the title on Saturday.

5.      Scarborough

Previous: 4

Meet: WMR

Place: 2^nd Class A

The Red Storm placed second at the Class WMR behind strong runs from Robby Hall and Jack Sullivan. Never count out Scarborough. They should be considered one of the favorites to win the Class A title on Saturday.

6.      Falmouth

Previous: 2

Meet: WMR

Place: 3^rd Class B

Falmouth slides down for the time being. They ran without Scott Lambert and Josh Simenski who are usually their third and fifth runners respectively. Jay Lesser had his finest race of the year as he placed 8^th. Like Scarborough, Falmouth should never be counted out and will challenge Cape and Ellsworth for the Class B title on Saturday.

7.      Bangor

Previous: 8

Meet: EMR

Place: 2^nd Class A

Bangor nabbed the runner up spot at the Class A EMR as they were led by Jonathan Stanhope’s seventh place finish. Look for Bangor to contend for a top five finish on Saturday.

8.      Mt. Ararat

Previous: 9

Meet: EMR

Place: 3^rd Class A

Mt. Ararat placed third at the Class A EMR as they got a huge run from Sam Wood who placed first running a time of 17:00.81. Look for Mt. Ararat to contend for a top five finish on Saturday.

9.      Mt. Blue

Previous: 6

Meet: EMR

Place: 4^th Class A

Mt. Blue placed fourth at the Class A EMR behind their duo of Justin Tracy and Josh Horne who placed 8^th and 9^th respectively. Look for Mt. Blue to contend for a top five finish on Saturday.

10. York

Previous: 10

Meet: WMR

Place: 2^nd Class B

York was the major surprise on the boys side as they nabbed the runner up spot in Class B behind top ten finished from Nick Eaton and Alec Jordan. Look for York to contend for a top five finish in Class B on Saturday.

 

Team of the Week: Massabesic

 

Teams Knocking: Hampden, Marshwood, Gorham, Caribou, MDI, Fryeburg, Brewer, Orono