The Cory and Shawn Award

Best Dynamic Duo

Previous Winners
2012: Liam Simpson and Peter Doane Cape Elizabeth
2011: Stefan Sandreuter and Nate Madiera Greely
2010: Jacob Brooks and Peter LePage Massabesic




Josh Horne and Aaron Willingham Mt. Blue

The transfer of Aaron Willingham to Mt.Blue created one of the most feared duos in the state regardless of class this year. It all started at the Laliberte Invitational where Horne and Willingham placed first and second respectively. From there, both runners took off and became two of the states best runners. At the Festival of Champions, both Willingham and Horne clocked under 16 minutes (Willingham 15:42 and Horne 15:54) as they placed second and third respectively. At a meet as big as FOC, it's very impressive to see two guys from the same team place that high. Unfortunately, as the post season came Willingham was hampered by injuries which influenced his performance. With Horne graduating next spring, Willingham will get his chance to be the star as he hopes to win the state title next fall. 

2. Dan Curts and Brayden Beardsley Ellsworth

3. Liam Simpson and Peter Doane Cape Elizabeth

4. Isaiah Harris and Mohamed Awil Lewiston

5. Colin Tardiff and Jacob Terry Scarborough

The Big Three Award

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

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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 2 Power Rankings: Boys Individuals

1.       Silas Eastman Fryeburg

Last Week: 1

Meet: Home vs. Yarmouth and Saccopee

Place: 1^st

Time: 16:02

Eastman cruised to a win in dominating fashion on his home course on Friday. His time of 16:02 was 1:41 ahead of Braden Becker of Yarmouth. Look for him to coast to another victory on Saturday when he heads to Freeport.

2.       Dan Curts Ellsworth

Last Week: 2

Meet: Caribou Invitational

Place: 1^st

Time: 15:48

Curts put on a show at the Caribou Invitational as he cruised to an easy victory running a time of 15:48. His time was nearly 90 seconds faster than the runner up. Expect Curts to win handily when Ellsworth heads to Presque Isle.

3.       Jack Pierce Merriconeag

Last Week: 3

Meet: at GNG

Place: 1^st

Time: 17:29

Pierce ran to an easy victory running 17:29 on arguably the toughest course in the state in GNG. He’s off to a blazing start this year as he clocked 16:20 for the 5k last week. Look for Pierce to take home another victory at York this weekend.

4.       Josef Holt Andrews Telstar

Last Week: 3

Meet: at Telstar

Time: 17:01

Holt Andrews easily won on his home course running a time of 17:01. To put that into perspective, last year on the same day he ran 19:36 compared to Matt McClintock’s 17:32 that day. He appears ready to have a fantastic season.

5.       Will Shafer GNG

Last Week: 5

Meet: at GNG

Place: 2^nd

Time: 17:47

Shafer took second place at his home course on Friday running a great time of 17:47. Like I said earlier, GNG is one of the toughest courses in the state. Look for him to go unchallenged when he and his teammates head to Yarmouth this Friday.

6.       Mohamed Awil Lewiston

Last Week: UR

Meet: at Lewiston

Place: 1^st

Time: 16:30.48

Awil proved he belongs in the discussion in Class A as he took home the victory on his home course (16:30.48) dispatching Jonathan Stanhope. Look for Awil to notch another win under his belt when Lewiston heads to Messalonskee on Friday.

7.       Jonathan Stanhope Bangor

Last Week: 6

Meet: at Lewiston

Place: 3^rd

Time: 16:46.01

Stanhope placed third at Lewiston covering the 3 mile course in 16:46.01. Look for Stanhope to continue his winning ways when Bangor heads to Hampden Academy on Friday.

8.       Cam Nadeau Biddeford

Last Week: 8

Meet: at McCauley

Place: 1^st

Time: 17:40

Nadeau cruised to a convincing victory at McCauley as he clocked in a fine time of 17:40. Look for Nadeau to win once again when Biddeford heads to Westbrook on Friday.

9.       Sam Wood Mt. Ararat

Last Week: UR

Meet: Waterville

Place: 1^st

Time: 17:33

Wood dispatched the field at Waterville running a time of 17:33. His time was 18 seconds ahead of runner up finisher Chris Cote of Waterville. Look for Wood to continue his winning ways when Mt. Ararat hosts a five team meet this Friday.

10.   Nate Madiera Greely

Last Week: UR

Meet: Home

Place: 1^st

Time: 17:29

Madiera had a great race as he covered his tough home course in 17:29. Look for him to only get better as the season winds down. Look for Madiera to take home another victory when Greely heads to Wells on Friday.

Runner of the Week: Mohamed Awil Lewiston

Runners Knocking on the Door: Mohamed Barre Lewiston, Ben Trapani Camden Hills, Nathan Mackenzie Mt. Ararat, Ben Allen Yarmouth, Mohamed Mohamed Lewiston, Justin Tracy Mt. Blue, Sully Jackson Mt. Blue, Liam Simpson Cape, Peter Doane Cape