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

The Matt Saracen Award

The Matt Saracen Award is given annually to the most improved male runner in the state

You don't have to worry about me, in a fight I just kinda stand in the back and just yell stuff.

Previous Winners

2011: Benson Worthington Brunswick

2010: Harlow Ladd Messalonskee

 

And the winner is….

 

Josh Horne Mt. Blue

Last fall, Josh Horne placed 46^th at the Eastern Maine Regional Championships, and failed to qualify for the state meet. Fast forward a year late, and Horne took the state by storm, and concluded his spectacular season with a 4^th place finish at Class A state meet running a time of 16:47.89. It was believed that Mt. Blue would be led by veterans Justin Tracy and Sully Jackson this fall, but Horne surprised everybody and showed what he is capable of. His breakout race came at the Festival of Champions where he placed 15^th running a time of 16:47.97. From then on, Horne established himself as one of the best runners in the KVAC during the post season. He is the top returner for next fall, and will be the favorite to win the Class A title.

2. Ben Trapani Camden Hills SB: 16:36.12

3. Robert Looker Ellsworth SB: 16:50.00

4. Mohamed Mohamed Lewiston SB: 16:48.57

5. Liam Simpson Cape Elizabeth SB: 16:41.26