Girls Individual Rankings Week 1

1. Kirstin Sandrueter Greely

Previous: 1 Meet: Home Place: 1^st Time: 18:46

Sandrueter simply dominated on her home course as she cruised to a fast time of 18:46. Her time would have placed her seventh in the boy’s race. Sandrueter’s next race is at Lake Region on Friday.

2. Aleta Looker Ellsworth

Previous: 4 Meet: Ellsworth Invitational Place: 1^st Time: 19:35

Looker cruised to an easy victory on her home course as she stopped the clock at 19:35. It was enough for a 30 second victory. Looker will next compete at the Presque Isle invitational this Saturday.

3. Shannon Conley South Portland

Previous: 3 Meet: SMAA Relays Place: 2^nd Time: 9:45

Conley placed second at the SMAA Relays covering the 1.5 mile course in 9:45. She looks poised to have another tremendous year. South Portland heads Cheverus on Friday where she will face off against Kiera Murray.

4. Kiera Murray Cheverus

Previous: 7 Meet: SMAA Relays Place: 3th Time: 9:55

Murray placed third at the SMAA Relays running a time of 9:55. Cheverus is host to several teams on Friday which includes South Portland’s Shannon Conley. Expect those two to duke it out for the win.

5. Mary Szatkowski Bonny Eagle

Previous: 2 Meet: SMAA Relays Place: 4^th Time: 10:02

The senior from Bonny Eagle had the fourth fastest time at the SMAA Relays running 10:02. Bonny Eagle heads to McAuley on Friday where she should go unchallenged.

6. Maggie Painter MDI

Previous: 10 Meet: Ellsworth Invitational Place: 2^nd Time: 20:06

Painter placed second to Aleta Looker at the Ellsworth Invitational covering the tough 3.05 mile course in 20:06. She will have another tough challenge when MDI heads to the Presque Isle invitational on Saturday.

7. Teresa Murphy Brunswick

Previous: UR Meet: at Maranacook Place: 1^st Time: 21:29

Murphy came out victorious in her first KVAC meet of the season at Maranacook. She covered the course in 21:29, ten seconds ahead of her teammate, Tessa Cassidy. Brunswick races at Lawrence on Friday.

8. Tessa Cassidy Brunswick

Previous: 8 Meet: at Maranacook Place: 2^nd Time: 21:39

Cassidy placed second to her aforementioned teammate Teresa Murphy at Maranacook as she stopped the clock at 21:39. Expect her to challenge for the win at Lawrence this Friday.

9. Anne Guadalupi Cony

Previous: UR Meet: at Winslow Place: 1^st Time: 20:05

The freshman from Cony surprised the KVAC community as she edged Emily Trapani of Camden Hills to take the win, running a time of 20:05. She has catapulted herself into the conversation as the top runner in the KVAC. She will face a tough challenge when Cony heads to Lawrence on Friday.

10. Emily Trapani Camden Hills

 Previous: UR Meet: at Winslow Place: 2^nd Time: 20:07

Trapani placed second to the aforementioned Anne Guadalupi of Cony running a time of 20:07. Look for her to challenge for the win when Camden heads to Belfast on Friday.

Runner of the Week: Kirstin Sandrueter Greely

Runners Knocking: Brittany Bowman Camden Hills, Elizabeth Labun Hampden, Eva Bates Greely, Kristina Smith Greely, Lily Koffman Orono, Carsyn Koch Washburn, Heather Evans York, Abby Hersom Oceanside

Preseason Rankings: Girls Individuals

 

1 .Kirstin Sandrueter Greely

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

 

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

 

2 .Mary Szatkowski Bonny Eagle

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

 

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

 

3.  Shannon Conley South Portland

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

 

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

4. Aleta Looker Ellsworth

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

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

5. Brittany Bowman Camden Hills

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

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

6. Carsyn Koch Washburn

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

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

 

7. Kiera Murray Cheverus

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

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

  

               8. Tessa Cassidy Brunswick

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

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

              9. Eva Bates Greely

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

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

10. Maggie Painter MDI

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

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

 

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

The Alex Russo Award

The Alex Russo Award is given annually to the top female runner in the state

 

Why is that so important to you? What about living, having fun, doing stuff you tell stories about? Like this, this is going to be a great story to tell.

 

Previous Winners:

2011: Abbey Leonardi Kennebunk

 

And the winner is…

 

Bethanie Brown Waterville

This wasn’t a very hard decision. Bethanie Brown simply dominated every race she ran in this year. It was no surprise to see her burst on to the national scene after we saw her break multiple records on the track. Her highlight of the season came at the Festival of Champions where she ran a time of 17:56.69 setting a meet record despite muddy conditions. She lowered her personal best at Belfast by less than half a second at the state meet running a time of 17:56.32. Her time would have placed her 29^th in the boys race and would have been a scorer on every team besides Cape Elizabeth and Falmouth. She had a rare off race at the New England Championships, but look for her to rebound at the Footlocker Northeast Regional where a top ten finish, and a trip to Nationals, could very well be in store for her.

 

2. Erzsebet Nagy Lawrence 1^st in Class A SB: 18:50.27

3. Kirstin Sandrueter Greely 2^nd Class B SB: 19:01.19

4. Brittany Bowman Camden Hills 3^rd Class B SB:  19:03.83

5. Carsyn Koch Washburn 1^st Class C SB: 19:06.60

The Summer and Marissa Award

The Summer and Marissa Award is given annually to the top female duo in the state

 

Summer: I was being sarcastic.

Marissa: So was I.

Summer: Which we never were before Cohen showed up and introduced us to irony.

 

 

And the winner is….

 

Samantha Cox and Mary Szatkowski Bonny Eagle

Samantha Cox and Mary Szatkowski were the two biggest components in leading Bonny Eagle to the Class A state title. While Cox had already established herself as one of the top runners in the state, it was Szatkowski’s emergence this fall that led them to the promised-land. They both placed in the top ten at the Festival of Champions to lead their team to a runner up finish. Samantha Cox assumed the number one spot that day as she placed fourth running a time of 18:59.38 while Szatkowski placed seventh running a time of 19:07.46. At the state meet, it was Mary’s time to shine as she placed fourth running a time of 19:09.76 while Cox was sixth running 19:16.15. With Samantha Cox graduating next spring, look for Mary to assume the leadership role for Bonny Eagle and make a serious run at the Class A title.

 

2. Shannon Conley and Kiera Murray Cheverus

3. Kirstin Sandrueter and Eva Bates Greely

4. Charlotte Pierce and Katie LeBlanc Thornton Academy

5. Kylee Parker and Elizabeth Labun Hampden Academy

Week 9 Power Rankings: Girls Individuals

 

1.      Bethanie Brown Waterville

 

Previous: 1

Meet: States

Place: 1^st Class B

Time: 17:56.32

Brown captured her first xc title as she cruised to a time of 17:56.32. Her time was only eight seconds off the course record. Brown should be considered the favorite to win the New England Championships.

2.      Erzsebet Nagy Lawrence

Previous: 2

Meet: states

Place: 1^st Class A

Time: 18:50.87

Nagy won the Class A title as she clocked a brilliant time of 18:50.87. Her time was the second fastest of all classes. Look for Nagy to contend for a top ten finish at New Englands.

3.      Kirstin Sandrueter Greely

 

Previous: 6

Meet: States

Place: 2^nd Class B

Time: 19:01.19

Sandrueter was the runner up in Class B as she ran to a time of 19:01.19. Look for Sandrueter to contend for a top ten finish at New England’s.

4.      Nyajock Pan South Portland

Previous: 7

Meet: States

Place: 2^nd Class A

Time: 19:01.89

Pan got hot at the right time of the year as she nabbed the runner up spot in Class A running a time of 19:01. Look for Pan to contend for a top fifteen finish at New England's

5.      Brittany Bowman Camden Hills

Previous: 3

Meet: states

Place: 3^rd Class B

Time: 19:19.18

Bowman placed third in Class B as she ran to an impressive time of 19:19.18. Her low spot helped secure a runner up finish for Camden Hills as well. Look for Bowman to contend for a top fifteen finish at New England’s.

6.      Shannon Conley Cheverus

Previous: 8

Meet: States

Place: 5^th Class A

Time: 19:10.77

Conley placed fifth in Class A running a time of 19:10.77. Look for her to contend for a top 20 finish at the New England Championships.

7.      Aleta Looker Ellsworth

Previous: 3

Meet: States

Place: 9^{th Class B}

Time: 19:58.44

Looker placed ninth in Class B running a time of 19:58.44. With her fully healthy at New England’s look for her to contend for a top fifteen finish.

8.      Jocelyn Acheson Massabesic

Previous: UR

Meet: States

Place: 3^{rd Class A}

Time: 19:04.58

Acheson had a very strong race on Saturday as she placed third running a time of 19:04.58. Look for her to contend for a top 25 finish at New England’s.

9.      Carsyn Koch Washburn

Previous: UR

Meet: States

Place: 1^st Class C

Time: 19:30.56

Koch made it three-for-three on Saturday as she took home the Class C championship once again. Her time of 19:30.56 was the 11^th fastest of all classes. Look for her to contend for a top 25 finish at New England’s.

10. Kiera Murray

Previous: 8

Meet: States

Place: 7th Class A

Time: 19:26.51

Murray placed seventh in Class A running a fast time of 19:26.51. Look for Murray to contend for a top 25 finish at New England’s.

 

Runner of the Week: Bethanie Brown Waterville

 

Runners Knocking: Eva Bates Greely, Lily Koffman Orono, Samantha Cox Bonny Eagle, Mary Szatkowski Bonny Eagle, Kiera Murray Cheverus, Charlotte Pierce Thornton Academy

Week 1 Power Rankings: Girls Individuals

1.       Bethanie Brown Waterville

 

Place at States: 2^nd Class B 19:29.7

Brown put on a performance for the ages last week as we saw her cover the three mile course at Bangor in 17:41. Her time would have placed her sixth in the boys race. Expect her to dominate the competition in Maine this year and perhaps make a run at a Footlocker All American.

 

2.       Erzsebet Nagy Lawrence

 

Place at States: 2^nd Class A 18:59.8

Besides Abbey Leonardi, Nagy was the most dominant runner in Class A this past year as we saw her post times of 2:13.5/4:57.7/10:55.1. She is the overwhelming favorite to take the Class A title this year.

 

3.       Brittany Bowman Camden Hills

Place at States: 1^st Class B 19:12

The defending champ in Class B can’t be counted out as Bowman has had a fantastic year of running. On the track we saw her post times of 5:24/11:16. She cruised to her first win of the season at Oceanside running a time of 19:38.

 

4.       Kirstin Sandrueter Greely

Place at States: DNC

Sandrueter has been the most dominant runner in the WMC this year as we saw her run under 11 minutes in the 2 mile and come close to breaking the 5 minute barrier in the mile. Expect her to cruise through the WMC this fall and challenge Brown and Bowman for top gun in Class B.

 

5.       Charlotte Pierce Thornton Academy

Place at States: 11^th Class A 20:46

Pierce put on a dominating performance at the SMAA relays as she cruised to a time of 9:38 which was twenty seconds ahead of the second place finisher. She looks poised to make a run at a top three finish in Class A this year.

 

6.       Shannon Conley Cheverus

Place at States: 6^th Class A 19:59.55

Conley is already off to a great start this fall as she placed third at the SMAA relays running a time of 10:02. Look for her to contend for a top five finish in Class A this fall.

 

7.       Willow Parker Camden Hills

Place at States: 5^th Class B 20:18.45

The sophomore from Camden should emerge as one of the top runners in the state this year as we saw her run some fast times on the track this spring (5:32/11:41). Expect Parker to contend for a top five finish in Class B this year.

 

8.       Aleta Looker Ellsworth

Place at States: 4^th Class B 20:08.40

Looker is already off to a great start this year as she took home the win at the Ellsworth Invitational running a time of 19:29.39. Looker will be one of the numerous favorites in Eastern Maine this year.

 

9.       Kiera Murray Cheverus

Place at States: 5^th Class A 19:56.02

Murray is already off to a good start this year as we saw her place fourth at the SMAA Relays running a time of 10:11. Expect Murray to contend for a top five finish in Class A this year.

 

10.   Carsyn Koch Washburn

Place at States: 1^st Class C 20:17.74

The Class C defending champion has already notched two wins under her belt. She looks like the overwhelming favorite to defend her Class C title this year.

Performer of the Week: Bethanie Brown of Waterville and Charlotte Pierce of Thornton Academy earn co-performers of the week. Brown's time of 17:41 at Bangor would have placed her sixth in the boys race. Pierce dominated the field at the SMAA's running a time of 9:38.

Runners Knocking on the Door: Nyajock Pan South Portland, Heather Evans York, Samantha Cox Bonny Eagle, Isabel Erickson MDI, Nora Hubell MDI, Maggie Painter Massabesic

 

Class B Girls Distance Preview: Brown Eyeing Legendary Status

Rain is expected to fall in Mount Desert Island on Saturday, but that shouldn't slow down Waterville junior Bethanie Brown. She's had a season for the ages this spring and will look to add to her already impressive resume. While Brown will be the favorite in the distance races, the competition after her will be exciting to watch.

800

        The 800 will be one of most compelling races in Class B on Saturday with the two top seeds having both run under 2:20. Junior Bethanie Brown of Waterville will be the overwhelming favorite to take the 800. She set the KVAC meet record last Saturday running a blistering time of 2:18.51. Don't expect her to go unchallenged though. Sophomore Aleta Looker has had an outstanding spring season thus far. She ran 2:18.38 at the PVC Large School Championships last week. Melissa Blackstone's record time of 2:17.83 will certainly be in jeopardy with these two fabulous runners battling in out. The race for third will be one to watch as well as there are a number of girls who are worthy of stepping up to the challenge. Look for Kirstin Sandrueter of Greely, Kelsey Maxim of Old Town, and Isabel Erickson of MDI to battle for the third spot.

Prediction

1. Bethanie Brown Waterville
2. Aleta Looker Ellsworth
3. Kirstin Sandrueter Greely
4. Kelsey Maxim Old Town
5. Isabel Erickson MDI

1600

        Brown will, yet again, be the overwhelming favorite to take the 1600 on Saturday. The question is how fast will she run. Brown ran 4:53 at the KVAC Championships last Saturday en route to completing the difficult distance triple. The record time of 5:01.10 set by Melissa Blackstone back in 2001 should be enough for Brown. She has broken the five minute barrier multiple times this season. While Brown is the odds on favorite, the race for second should be exciting to watch. Greely sophomore Kirstin Sandrueter has had a fantastic spring season thus far. Last weekend at the WMC Champsionships Sandrueter won the 1600 running a blazing time of 5:11.31. Also watch for Brittany Bowman of Camden Hills. She placed third in the 1600 at the KVAC Championships running a time of 5:23.05. Don't count out Aleta Looker of Ellsworth. She has run under 5:20 this spring and she will be hoping to pick up some hardware on Saturday. Other runners to watch for will be Abby Hersom of Oceanside, Heather Evans of York, and Catherine Hebson of Falmouth.

Prediction

1. Bethanie Brown Waterville
2. Kirstin Sandrueter Greely
3. Aleta Looker Ellsworth
4. Brittany Bowman Camden Hills
5. Heather Evans York

3200

      Should we just give her the trophy? Brown is once again the favorite to take the 3200 having already run 10:32.9 this spring. The question is will she have enough stamina to beak the record of 10:39 set by Cassie Hintz after running the 800 and 1600. Don't expect Brown to go unchallenged though. Kirstin Sandrueter ran 10:55 at the Loucks Games earlier this month. She should be able to push Brown. Also look out for Brittany Bowman of Camden Hills. As a freshman last year Bowman placed fourth running a time of 11:42. Expect her to compete for a high finish as well. Other runners who will contend for a top five finish will be Willow Parker of Camden Hiils, Abby Hersom of Oceanside, Catherine Hebson of Falmouth, and Maggie Painter of MDI.

Prediction

1. Bethanie Brown Waterville
2. Kirstin Sandrueter Greely
3. Brittany Bowman Camden Hills
4. Willow Parker Camden Hills
5. Abby Hersom Oceanside

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.