Boys XC Power Rankings: Week 9

Team

1. Falmouth

   Previous: 1

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 1^st Class B

   Falmouth took home its first title since 2002 in dominating fashion as they were lead by Tim Follo who placed second overall. Look for the Yachtsmen to contend for a top eight finish at the New England Championships in Rhode Island on November 12^th.

2. Scarborough

   Previous: 2

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 1^st Class A

   Scarborough took its sixth Class A title in eight years behind Nick Morris's first place finish. Look for the Red Storm to contend for a top ten finish at the New England Championships.

3. Bangor

   Previous: 5

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 2^nd Class A

   The Rams nabbed the runner up spot in Class A behind Jonathan Stanhope's 12^th place finish. Look for Bangor to contend for a top fifteen finish at the New England Championships.

4. NYA

   Previous: 4

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 1^st Class C

   NYA took home its second straight title behind Alex Coffin's tenth place finish. Look for NYA to contend for a top twenty finish at the New England Championships.

5. Greely

   Previous: 9

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 2^nd Class B

   The Rangers nabbed the runner up spot in Class B behind the duo of Stefan Sandrueter and Nate Maderia. They placed fourth and fifth respectively. Look for Greely to contend for a top twenty finish at New England's.

6. Caribou

   Previous: 3

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 3^rd

   Caribou narrowly missed a runner up finish as they finished one point behind Greely. Ron Lund led the way for the Vikings as he placed tenth overall.

7. York

   Previous: 7

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 4^th Class B

   York placed fourth in Class B behind Mitch Finitz's seventh place finish. Look for the Wildcats to contend for a top twenty finish at the New England Championships.

8. South Portland

   Previous: 6

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 3^rd

   South Portland placed third in Class A behind Darryl Wilkinson's 14^th place finish. Expect the Red Riots to be one of the favorites in the SMAA as they bring back three runners from their top five.

9. Mt. Ararat

   Previous: 8

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 4^th Class A

   Mt. Ararat placed fourth in Class A behind Andy Reifman-Packett's sixth place finish. Expect Mt. Ararat to one of the favorites in the KVAC next fall as they bring back five of their top six runners.

10. Cape Elizabeth

    Previous: 10

    Last Meet: States

    Place: 5^th Class B

    The Capers placed fifth in Class B behind Peter Doane's 8^th place finish. Expect Cape Elizabeth to be one of the favorites in the WMC next year as they bring back five of their top six runners.

Team of the Week: Falmouth Yachtsmen

Individual

1. Matt McClintock Madison

   Previous: 1

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 1^st

   Time: 15:52.97

   McClintock joined elite company on Saturday as he became only the sixth runner to run under 16 minutes at Twinbrooks. Look for McClintock to contend for a top five finish at the New England Championships in Rhode Island.

2. Silas Eastman Fryeburg

   Previous: 2

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 1^st

   Time: 16:14.15

   Eastman showed incredible strength on Saturday as he widened his lead on Tim Follo by over fifteen seconds during the last mile. His time of 16:14.15 was the second fastest of all classes. Look for Eastman to contend for a top ten finish at the New England Championships.

3. Nick Morris Scarborough

   Previous: 3

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 1^st

   Time: 16:46.81

   Morris won his second straight individual title as he edged Harlow Ladd by .02 seconds on his lean at the end. Look for Morris to contend for a top 25 finish at the New England Championships.

4. Tim Follo Falmouth

   Previous: 5

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 2^nd Class B

   Time: 16:32.20

   Follo nabbed the runner up spot in Class B running a personal best on the Twinbrook course (16:32.20). Look for Follo to contend for a top 25 finish at the New England Championships.

5. Harlow Ladd Messalonskee

   Previous: 6

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 2^nd Class A

   Time: 16:46.83

   Ladd narrowly missed the individual title as he finished just .02 seconds behind Nick Morris. Look for Ladd to contend for a top 25 finish at the New England Championships.

6. Chase Brown Boothbay

   Previous: 4

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 2^nd Class C

   Time: 16:37.63

   Brown placed second in Class C running a fine time of 16:37.63. Look for Brown to contend for a top 25 finish at the New England Championships.

7. Dan Curts Ellsworth

   Previous: 7

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 3^rd Class B

   Time: 16:38.43

   Curts placed third in Class B as he run a great time of 16:38.43. Look for Curts to contend for a top thirty finish at the New England Championships.

8. Josef Holt Telstar

   Previous: UR

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 3^rd Class C

   Time: 16:55.86

   Josef Holt placed third in Class C running a time of 16:55.86. Look for Holt to contend for a top thirty finish at the New England Championships.

9. Chris Dunn Kennebunk

   Previous: UR

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 3^rd Class A

   Time: 16:58.01

   Dunn placed third in Class A running a time of 16:58.01. Look for Dunn to contend for a top forty finish at New England's.

10. Benson Worthington Brunswick

    Previous: 9

    Last Meet: States

    Place: 4^th Class A

    Time: 16:58.94

    Worthington placed fourth in Class A running a time of 16:58.94. Look for Worthington to contend for a top forty finish at New England's.

Runner of the Week: Matt McClintock

Runners Knocking: Jack Pierce Merriconeag, Andy Reifman-Packett Mt. Ararat, Cam Nadeau Biddeford, Abshir Horor Wayneflete, Stefan Sandrueter Greely, Nate Maderia Greely, Mitch Finitz York

Girls XC Power Rankings: Week 9

Team

1. Cheverus

   Previous: 1

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 1^st Class A

   Cheverus dominated Class A as they put four runners in the top six overall. Emily Durgin showed a ton of courage as she placed third overall running a time of 19:03.88. Look for the Lady Stags to contend for a top three finish at the New England Championships in Rhode Island on November 12^th.

2. MDI

   Previous: 3

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 1^st Class B

   MDI cruised to the victory in Class B as they were lead by Nora Hubell who placed ninth overall. Look for MDI to contend for a top ten finish at the New England Championships on November. 12^th.

3. Camden Hills

   Previous: 2

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 2^nd Class B

   The Windjammers were the runners up in Class B as they were lead by Brittany Bowman who took home the individual title. Look for Camden Hills to contend for a top ten finish at the New England Championships.

4. Mt. Ararat

   Previous: 5

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 2^{nd Class A}

   ^{Mt. Ararat placed second in Class A behind Kelly Lynch's ninth place finish. Look for Mt. Ararat to contend for a top fifteen finish at the New England Championships.}

5. Massabesic

   Previous: 4

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 3^{rd Class A}

   Massabesic just barely missed the runner up scoring 93 points to Mt. Ararat's 92. They were lead by Gabrielle Johnson who finished tenth. Look for Massabesic to contend for a top fifteen finish at the New England Championships.

6. Brunswick

   Previous: 6

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 4^{th Class A}

   Brunswick placed fourth in Class A behind Teresa Murphy's 8^th place finish. They will be one of the favorites in the KVAC next year as they bring back their number one runner.

7. Caribou

   Previous: UR

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 3^rd Class B

   The Vikings placed third in Class B behind Mackenzie Belyea's second place finish. They should be the favorite in Class B East next year as they return four of their top five runners.

8. Cape Elizabeth

   Previous: UR

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 4^th Class B

   The Capers placed fourth in Class B as they were lead by Tori Brigham who placed 20^th. Look for Cape Elizabeth to be strong next fall as they return four of their top six runners.

9. Greely

   Previous: 8

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 5^th Class B

   The Rangers placed fifth in Class B behind Eva Bate's tenth place finish. Greely will battle with Cape Elizabeth for tops in the WMC Conference next fall as they will bring back five of their top six runners.

10. Merriconeag

    Previous: UR

    Last Meet: States

    Place: 1^st Class C

    Merriconeag won their first state championship in school history as they were lead by Chace-Donahue Zoe who placed 16^th overall. They will be the favorite to defend their title next fall as they bring back their top five.

Team of the Week: Cheverus

Individual

1. Abbey Leonardi Kennebunk

   Previous: 1

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 1^st Class A

   Time: 18:27.19

   Leonardi took home her fourth individual title in as many years as she cruised to another easy victory running a time of 18:27.19. If Leonardi runs at the New England Championships look for her to take the indivdual title. If she decides to rest up for Footlocker's look for Leonardi to win the Northeast Region and make a push for All-American status at Nationals.

2. Erzsebet Nagy Lawrence

   Previous: 2

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 2^nd

   Time: 18:59.82

   Nagy placed second in Class A running a fine time of 18:59.82. Nagy has decided not to run at New England's as her fine season has come to a close. She will be the favorite in Class A next year.

3. Emily Durgin Cheverus

   Previous: 3

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 3^rd

   Time: 19:03.88

   Durgin showed tremendous guts as she battled to place third overall running a time of 19:03.88. With the New England championships two weeks away look for Durgin to get some needed rest and make a strong push towards a top three finish.

4. Brittany Bowman Camden Hills

   Previous: 4

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 1^st Class B

   Time: 19:12.19

   Bowman surprised everyone as she took home the Class B title in dominating fashion running a time of 19:12.19. Look for Bowman to contend for a top twenty finish at New England's.

5. Fiona Hendry Cheverus

   Previous: 6

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 4^th

   Time: 19:25.15

   Hendry had a very strong race on Saturday as she placed fourth running a fast time of 19:25.15. Look for Hendry to contend for a top fifteen finish at New England's.

6. Bethanie Brown Waterville

   Previous: 5

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 2^nd Class B

   Finish: 19:29.70

   Brown placed second in Class B running a fine time of 19:29.70. Look for Brown to contend for a top twenty finish at New England's.

7. Abby Mace Maranacook

   Previous: 7

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 3^rd

   Finish: 19:42.56

   Mace placed third in Class B running a fine time of 19:42.56. Look for Mace to contend for a top 25 finish at New England's.

8. Kiera Murray Cheverus

   Previous: UR

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 5^th Class A

   Time: 19:56.02

   Murray placed fifth in Class A as she ran a great time of 19:56.02. Look for Murray to contend for a top 25 finish at New England's.

9. Aleta Looker Ellsworth

   Previous: 8

   Last Meet: States

   Place: 4^th Class B

   Time: 20:08.40

   Looker placed fourth in Class B running a time of 20:08.40. Look for her to contend for a top 30 finish at New England’s.

10. Shannon Conley Cheverus

    Previous: 10

    Last Meet: States

    Place: 6^th Class A

    Time: 19:59.55

    Conley placed sixth in Class A running a time of 19:59.55. Look for Conley to contend for a top thirty finish at New England's.

Runner of the Week: Abby Leonardi

Runners Knocking: Willow Parker Camden Hills, Carsyn Koch Washburn, Heather Evans York, Nyajock Pan South Portland, Teresa Murphy Mt. Ararat

Boys XC Power Rankings: Week 8

Team

1. Falmouth

   Previous: 1

   Last Meet: WMR

   Place: 1^st Class B

   Falmouth dominated their Class B Regional behind Tim Follo's second place finish. The Yachtsmen look like the overwhelming favorite to win their first Class B state title since 2002.

2. Scarborough

   Previous: 2

   Last Meet: WMR

   Place: 1^st Class A

   The Red Storm captured the Western A title behind Nick Morris's first place finish. Scarborough looks like the favorite to defend their title from last year.

3. Caribou

   Previous: 3

   Last Meet: EMR

   Place: 1^st

   The Vikings squeaked by Ellsworth to take the Eastern B title behind Caleb Chapman's fourth place finish. Look for Caribou to contend for a top three finish in Class B this Saturday.

4. NYA

   Previous: 4

   Last Meet: WMR

   Place: 1^st Class C

   NYA captured their second straight Regional title behind Cam Regan's sixth place finish. They look like the early favorite for Class C heading into the state meet this Saturday.

5. Bangor

   Previous: 8

   Last Meet: EMR

   Place: 1^st Class A

   The Rams took home the Eastern A title behind Jon Stanhope's tenth place finish. Look for Bangor to contend for the team title for Class A this Saturday.

6. South Portland

   Previous: 6

   Last Meet: WMR

   Place: 2^nd Class A

   The Red Riots placed second in Class A at the Western Maine Regional Championships behind Ryan Tuttle's 13^th place finish. Look for South Portland to contend for a top three finish in Class A this Saturday.

7. York

   Previous: 10

   Last Meet: WMR

   Place: 3^rd Class B

   York placed third in Class B at the Western Maine Regional Championships behind Mitch Finitz's fifth place finish. Look for the Wildcats to contend for a top three finish in Class B this Saturday.

8. Mt. Ararat

   Previous: 7

   Last Meet: EMR

   Place: 2^nd Class A

   Mt. Ararat placed second in Class A East behind Andy Reifman-Packett's third place finish. Look for Mt. Ararat to contend for a top five finish this Saturday.

9. Greely

   Previous: 5

   Last Meet: WMR

   Place: 4^th Class B

   The Rangers placed fourth in Class B West behind Nathan Maderia's third place finish. Look for Greely to contend for a top three finish in Class B this Saturday.

10. Cape Elizabeth

    Previous: UR

    Last Meet: WMR

    Place: Runner up Class B

    Cape Elizabeth seems to be getting hot at the right time. They placed second in Class B West behind Peter Doane's sixth place finish. Look for the Capers to use their momentum and push towards a top three finish in Class B this Saturday.

Team of the Week: Cape Elizabeth

Teams Knocking: Ellsworth, Freeport, Hampden Academy, Mt. Blue, Messalonskee, Brunswick Wayneflete

Individual

1. Matt McClintock Madison

   Previous: 1

   Last Meet: WMR

   Place: 1^st Class C

   Time: 16:00.23

   McClintock took home another Regional Title as he cruised to the fastest time of all classes (16:00.23). Look for him to take his third individual title in a row this Saturday.

2. Silas Eastman Fryeburg

   Previous: 2

   Last Meet: WMR

   Place: 1^st Class B

   Time: 16:18.11

   Eastman was able to relax this week as he cruised to a fast time of 16:18.11 which was the second fastest time of all classes on Saturday. Look for him to take his second individual title in a row this Saturday.

3. Nick Morris Scarborough

   Previous: 3

   Last Meet: WMR

   Place: 1^st Class A

   Time: 17:03.30

   Morris cruised to an easy victory in Class A as he posted the seventh time of all classes (17:03.30). Morris looks like the early favorite to defend his individual title this Saturday.

4. Chase Brown Boothbay

   Previous: 5

   Last Meet: WMR

   Place: 2^nd Class C

   Time: 16:46.31

   Brown placed second in Class C West running a fine time of 16:46.31. His time was the third fastest of all classes on Saturday. Look for Brown to try and chase down Matt McClintock this Saturday.

5. Tim Follo Falmouth

   Previous: 4

   Last Meet: WMR

   Place: 2^nd Class B

   Time: 16:55.71

   Follo placed second in Class B West running a time of 16:55.71. Look for Follo to try and chase down Silas Eastman this Saturday.

6. Harlow Ladd Messalonskee

   Previous: 7

   Last Meet: EMR

   Place: 1^st

   Time: 16:41.34

   Ladd received a tough challenge from Brunswick's Benson Worthington with Ladd eventually coming out on top as he ran the fastest time of all classes (16:41.34). Look for him to battle it out with Nick Morris for the individual title in Class A.

7. Dan Curts Ellsworth

   Previous: 6

   Last Meet: EMR

   Place: 1^st

   Time: 16:41.90

   Curts cruised to an easy victory at Belfast as he posted the second fastest time of all classes (16:41.90). Look for Curts to battle with Tim Follo for second place in Class B.

8. Jack Pierce Merriconeag

   Previous: 8

   Last Meet: WMR

   Place: 3^rd Class C

   Time: 16:53.96

   Pierce placed third in Class C West as he ran a time of 16:53.96. Look for Pierce to contend for a top three finish in Class C this Saturday.

9. Benson Worthington Brunswick

   Previous: 9

   Last Meet: EMR

   Place: 2^nd Class A

   Time: 16:45.57

   Worthington continues to get better every week as he placed second to Harlow Ladd running a time of 16:45.57. Look for him to contend for a top three finish in Class A this Saturday.

10. Andy Reifman-Packett Mt. Ararat

    Previous: 10

    Last Meet: EMR

    Place: 3^rd Class A

    Time: 16:53.77

    Reifman-Packett placed third in Class A East running a time of 16:53.77. Look for ARP to contend for a top three finish in Class A this Saturday.

Runner of the Week: Matt McClintock Madison

Runners Knocking: Josef Holt Telstar, Jon Stanhope Bangor, Abshir Horor Wayneflete, Cam Regan NYA, Bryant Perkins Sanford, Chris Dunn Kennebunk, Cam Nadeau Biddeford

Girls XC Power Rankings: Week 8

Team

1. Cheverus

   Previous: 1

   Last Meet: WMR

   Place: 1^st Class A

   The Lady Stags won the Class A Western Maine Regionals despite having their number one runner (Emily Durgin) drop out of the race. Cheverus looks like the early favorite to take the Class A title in Cumberland this Saturday.

2. Camden Hills

   Previous: 3

   Last Meet: EMR

   Place: 1^st Class B

   Camden Hills narrowly defeated MDI to take the Class B East title behind Brittany Bowman's runner up finish. The Windjammers will be the slight favorite to take the Class B title in Cumberland this Saturday.

3. MDI

   Previous: 2

   Last Meet: EMR

   Place: 2^nd Class B

   MDI placed second at the Class B Eastern Maine Regionals behind Caroline Driscoll's seventh place finish. MDI will be out for revenge at the state meet this Saturday.

4. Massabesic

   Previous: 5

   Last Meet: WMR

   Place: 2^nd Class A

   Massabesic placed second at the Class A Western Maine Regionals behind Gabrielle Johnson's sixth place finish. Look for Massabesic to contend for the team title this Saturday in Cumberland.

5. Mt. Ararat

   Previous: 7

   Last Meet: EMR

   Place: 1^st Class A

   Mt. Ararat won the Class A Eastern Regional Title behind Kelly Lynch's fourth place finish. Look for Mt. Ararat to contend for the team title this Saturday in Cumberland.

6. Brunswick

   Previous: 6

   Last Meet: EMR

   Place: 2^nd

   Brunswick placed second at the Eastern Maine Regional Championships behind Teresa Murphy's runner up finish. Look for Brunswick to contend for a top three finish in Class A at the state meet this Saturday.

7. John Bapst

   Previous: 4

   Last Meet: EMR

   Place: 3^rd Class B

   John Bapst placed third at the Eastern Maine Regional Championships behind Adrienne Carmack's fifth place finish. Look for John Bapst to contend for a top three finish in Class B at the state meet this Saturday.

8. Greely

   Previous: UR

   Last Meet: WMR

   Place: 1^st Class B

   The Rangers took the Class B Western Regional title behind Eva Bates's sixth place finish. Look for Greely to contend for a top three finish in Class B at the state meet this Saturday.

9. Windham

   Previous: 10

   Last Meet: WMR

   Place: 3^rd Class A

   Windham placed third in Class A at the Western Maine Regional Championships behind Hannah Damron's tenth place finish. Look for Windham to contend for a top five finish in Class A this Saturday.

10. Falmouth

    Previous: 9

    Last: WMR

    Place: 2^nd Class B

    Falmouth placed second in Class B at the Western Maine Regional Championships behind Madeline Robert's fourth place finish. Look for Falmouth to contend for a top five finish in Class B at the state meet this Saturday.

    
    

    Team of the Week: Greely Rangers

Teams Knocking: Mt. Blue, Cape Elizabeth, Merriconeag, York, Yarmouth, Caribou, Hampden Academy

Individual

1. Abbey Leonardi Kennebunk

   Previous: 1

   Last Meet: WMR

   Place: 1^st Class A

   Time: 18:05.59

   Leonardi broke the course record at Twinbrooks on Saturday as she cruised to an easy victory. If the weather conditions hold up, look for her to break the 18 minute barrier this Saturday.

2. Erzsebet Nagy Lawrence

   Previous: 3

   Last Meet: EMR

   Place: 1^st Class A

   Time: 18:51.25

   Nagy blew away the competition on Saturday as she ran to an incredibly fast time of 18:51.25. Look for Nagy to try and close the gap between herself and Leonardi this Saturday.

3. Emily Durgin Cheverus

   Previous: 2

   Last Meet: WMR

   Place: DNF

   Time: N/A

   Durgin had to pull out of her race on Saturday. Expect her to bounce back and contend for the runner up spot in Class A.

4. Bethanie Brown Waterville

   Previous: 5

   Last Meet: EMR

   Place: 1^st Class B

   Time: 18:59.74

   Brown dominated the field in Class B as she cruised to a fast time of 18:59.74. Expect her to contend for the individual title this Saturday.

5. Brittany Bowman Camden Hills

   Previous: 6

   Last Meet: EMR

   Place: 2^nd Class B

   Time: 19:23.69

   Bowman placed second in Class B at the Eastern Maine Regional Championships running a fine time of 19:23.69. Look for Bowman to contend for the individual title in Class B this Saturday.

6. Fiona Hendry Cheverus

   Previous: 10

   Last Meet: WMR

   Place: 2^nd

   Time: 19:15.27

   Hendry placed second in Class A at the Western Maine Regional Championships running a time of 19:15.27. Look for Hendry to contend for a top five finish in Class A this Saturday.

7. Abby Mace Maranacook

   Previous: 8

   Last Meet: WMR

   Place: 1^st Class B

   Time: 19:41

   Mace won the Class B Western Maine Regional Title running a fine time of 19:41. Look for her to contend for the individual title this Saturday.

8. Aleta Looker Ellsworth

   Previous: 4

   Last Meet: EMR

   Place: 4^th

   Time: 20:22.63

   Looker placed fourth in Class B East running a time of 20:22.63. Look for her to contend for a top five finish in Class B this Saturday.

9. Willow Parker Camden Hills

   Previous: 7

   Last Meet: EMR

   Place: 3^rd

   Time: 20:09.81

   Parker placed third in Class B East running a time of 20:09.81. Look for Parker to contend for a top five finish in Class B this Saturday.

10. Shannon Conley Cheverus

    Previous: 10

    Last Meet: WMR

    Place: 3^rd

    Time: 19:53.55

    Conley placed third in Class A West running a fine time of 19:53.55. Look for Conley to contend for a top five finish in Class A this Saturday.

Runner of the Week: Abbey Leonardi Kennebunk

Runners Knocking: Kiera Murray Cheverus, Charlotte Pierce Thornton Academy, Nyajock Pan South Portland, Addie Cullenberg Mt. Blue, Teresa Murphy Brunswick, Carsyn Koch Washburn

Boys XC Power Rankings: Week 7

Teams

1. Falmouth

   Previous: 1

   Last Meet: WMC Championships

   Place: 1^st

   Falmouth took home the WMC title behind Tim Follo's second place finish. The Yachtsmen look like the overwhelming favorite to take the Western B title this Saturday in Cumberland.

2. Scarborough

   Previous: 2

   Last Meet: Home

   Place:1st

   Scarborough cruised to an easy victory on the tough Smiling Hill Farm course behind Nick Morris's first place finish. Look for the Red Storm to take the Western A title this Saturday in Cumberland.

3. Caribou

   Previous: 3

   Last Meet: PVC Championships

   Place: 1^st

   Caribou took home the PVC title behind Caleb Chapman's fourth place finish. The Vikings look like the early favorite to take the Eastern B title in Belfast this Saturday.

4. NYA

   Previous: 9

   Last Meet: WMC Championships

   Place: 2^nd

   NYA won the Division two title and placed second in the combined results at the WMC Championships behind Cam Regan's fourth place finish. NYA looks like the early favorite to take the Class C West title in Cumberland this Saturday.

5. Greely

   Previous: 8

   Last Meet: WMC Championships

   Place: 3^rd

   Greely placed second in the Division one race and third overall behind Stefan Sandrueter's sixth place finish. Look for Greely to contend for a top three finish at the Western Maine Regional Championships on their home course this Saturday.

6. South Portland

   Previous: 7

   Last Meet: at McAuley

   Place: 1^st

   The Red Riots won their meet at McAuley behind Thomas Salamone's fourth place finish. Look for South Portland to contend for a top three finish at the Western Maine Regional Championships this Saturday.

7. Mt. Ararat

   Previous: UR

   Last Meet: KVAC Championships

   Place: 1^st

   Mt. Ararat proved on Saturday that they are a force to be reckoned with in Class A as they won the KVAC Championships behind Andy Reifman-Packett's third place finish. Look for Mt. Ararat to challenge for the team title at the Eastern Regionals in Belfast this Saturday.

8. Bangor

   Previous: 4

   Last Meet: KVAC Championships

   Place: 2^nd

   The Rams placed second at the KVAC Championships behind Jonathan Stanhope's fourth place finish. Look for Bangor to challenge for the team title at the Eastern Regional s in Belfast this Saturday.

9. Freeport

   Previous: 6

   Last Meet: WMC Championships

   Place: 4th

   The Falcons placed third in the Division one race and fourth overall in the combined results at the WMC Championships. Look for Freeport to contend for a top three finish at the Western Regionals in Cumberland this Saturday.

10. York

    Previous: 3

    Last Meet: WMC Championships

    Place: 5^th

    The Wildcats placed fourth in the Division one race and fifth overall in the combined results at the WMC Championships. Look for York to contend for a top three finish in Class B at the Western Maine Regionals in Cumberland this Saturday.

Team of the Week: Mt. Ararat

Teams Knocking: Ellsworth, Cape Elizabeth, Hampden Academy, Mt. Blue, Brunswick, Wayneflete

Individual

1. Matt McClintock Madison

   Previous: 1

   Last Meet: MVC Championships

   Place: 1^st

   Time: 16:23

   McClintcok cruised to another easy victory on the tough Augusta course running a fine time of 16:23. Look for McClintock to repeat as the Western Class C Champion at Cumberland this Saturday.

2. Silas Eastman Fryeburg

   Previous: 2

   Last Meet: WMC Championships

   Place: 1^st

   Time: 16:37.67

   Eastman got a serious challenge from Tim Follo at the WMC Championships on Saturday with Eastman eventually pulling out the victory running a time of 16:37.67. Eastman looks like the early favorite to take the Western B title in Cumberland this Saturday.

3. Nick Morris Scarborough

   Previous: 3

   Last Meet: Home

   Place: 1^st

   Time: 16:29.73

   Morris ran a fantastic time of 16:29.73 on the very hilly Smiling Hill Farm course. Look for Morris to challenge for the individual title in Class A at the Western Maine Regional Championships this Saturday.

4. Tim Follo Falmouth

   Previous: 4

   Last Meet: WMC Championships

   Place: 2^nd (1^st in Division One)

   Time: 16:38.21

   Follo nearly pulled off the upset of the year as he came oh so close to edging Silas Eastman. Follo was the first Division one runner to cross the line that day in a time of 16:38.21. If Saturday was any indication, then we are in for one heck of a race at the Western B Regionals in Cumberland.

5. Chase Brown Boothbay

   Previous: 5

   Last Meet: MVC Championships

   Place: 2^nd

   Time: 16:56

   Brown placed second at the MVC Championships running a time of 16:56 on the tough Augusta course. Look for Brown to try and close the gap between himself and Matt McClintcok at the class C Western Regional Championships this Saturday.

6. Dan Curts Ellsworth

   Previous: 6

   Last Meet: PVC Championships

   Place: 1^st

   Time: 16:23.8

   Curts took home the PVC title as he cruised to a fine time of 16:23.8. Curts looks like the overwhelming favorite to take the Class B East title in Belfast this Saturday.

7. Harlow Ladd Messalonskee

   Previous: 7

   Last Meet: KVAC Championships

   Place: 1^st

   Time: 17:28.3

   Ladd took home the KVAC individual title as he cruised to a time of 17:28.3. Ladd looks like the overwhelming favorite to take the Class A East title in Belfast this Saturday.

8. Jack Pierce Merriconeag

   Previous: 9

   Last Meet: WMC Championships

   Place: 3^rd (2^nd in Division two)

   Time: 16:44.5

   Pierce placed second in the Division two race and third overall at the WMC Championships running a time of 16:44.50. Look for Pierce to contend for a top three finish in class C a the Western Regional Championships this Saturday.

9. Benson Worthington Brunswick

   Previous: 10

   Last Meet: KVAC Championships

   Place: 2^nd

   Time: 17:52.5

   Worthington placed second at the KVAC Championships running a time of 17:52.5. Look for him to contend for a top three finish in Class A East this Saturday at Belfast.

10. Andy Reifman-Packett Mt. Ararat

    Previous: 8

    Last Meet: KVAC Championships

    Place: 3^rd

    Time: 17:55.8

    Reifman-Packett placed third at the KVAC Championships running a time of 17:55.8. Look for ARP to contend for a top three finish in Class A East this Saturday at Belfast.

Runner of the Week: Tim Follo Falmouth

Runners Knocking: Alex Buteel Orono, Jon Stanhope Bangor, Cam Regan NYA, Josef Holt Telstar, Chris Dunn Kennebunk, Cam Nadeau Biddeford, Mitch Finitz York, Will Shafer GNG, Bryant Perkins Sanford

Girls XC Power Rankings: Week 7

Team

1. Cheverus

   Previous: 1

   Last Meet: at McAuley

   Place: 1^st

   The Lady Stags easily won their inner city championship behind Kiera Murray's first place finish. Cheverus will be the overwhelming favorite to take the Class A Western Regional title at Cumberland this Saturday.

2. MDI

   Previous: 2

   Last Meet: PVC Championships

   Place: 1^st

   MDI edged John Bapst 36 to 39 behind Maggie Painter's fourth place finish. They look like the early favorite to take the Class B Eastern Regional title this Saturday in Belfast.

3. Camden Hills

   Previous: 4

   Last Meet: KVAC Championships

   Place: 1^st

   The Windjammers took home the Class B title at the KVAC Championships last Saturday behind Brittany Bowman's second place finish. Look for Camden Hills to challenge MDI for the Class B Eastern Regional title this Saturday in Belfast.

4. John Bapst

   Previous: 6

   Last Meet: PVC Championships

   Place: 2^nd

   John Bapst placed second at the PVC Championships behind Adrienne Carmack's third place finish. Look for John Bapst to contend for the top spot at the Eastern Regional Championships in Belfast this Saturday.

5. Massabesic

   Previous: 3

   Last Meet: at McAuley

   Place: 1^st

   Massabesic will look to challenge Cheverus for the Class A Western Regional title at Cumberland this Saturday. Expect Jocelyn Acheson to have a very strong race.

6. Brunswick

   Previous: 8

   Last Meet: KVAC Championships

   Place: 1^st

   The Dragons took the Class A KVAC title last Saturday behind Teresa Murphy's second place finish. Look for Brunswick to contend for the top spot at the Eastern Regional Championships this Saturday in Belfast.

7. Mt. Ararat

   Previous: 5

   Last Meet: KVAC Championships

   Place: 2^nd

   Mt. Ararat placed one point behind Brunswick as they were paced by Kelly Lynch who placed third. Look for Mt. Ararat to challenge Brunswick for the Eastern A title this Saturday at Belfast.

8. Cape Elizabeth

   Previous: 10

   Last Meet: WMC Championships

   Place: 1^st

   The Capers took home the WMC title behind Ellen Best's 8^th place finish overall. Cape Elizabeth looks like the early favorite in Class B West as they look for their 8^th Regional title in as many years.

9. Falmouth

   Previous: 7
   Last Meet: WMC Championships

   Place: 2^nd

   The Yachtsmen placed second at the WMC Championships behind Madeline Roberts's fourth place finish. Look Falmouth to try and end Cape Elizabeth's recent dominance at the Western Maine Regional Championships at Cumberland this Saturday.

10. Windham

    Previous: 9

    Last Meet: at Scarborough

    Place: 1^st

    Windham won their meet at Scarborough behind Hannah Damron's second place finish. Look for Windham to contend for a top three finish in class A at the Western Regional Championships at Cumberland this Saturday,
    
    

Team of the Week: Camden Hills

Teams Knocking: Mt. Blue, Merriconeag, Yarmouth, York, Caribou, Hampden Academy, Greely

Individual

1. Abbey Leonardi Kennebunk

   Previous: 1

   Last Meet: at Kennebunk

   Place: Idle

   Time: Idle

   Leonardi hasn't raced in a few weeks, but that shouldn't affect her ranking. Look for her to win the Western Maine Regional title in Cumberland this Saturday.

2. Emily Durgin Cheverus

   Previous: 2

   Last Meet: at McAuley

   Place: Idle

   Time: Idle

   Durgin got some needed rest this week as she heads towards the post season. Expect her to run a very fast time of the Western Maine Regionals this Saturday.

3. Erzsebet Nagy Lawrence

   Previous: 3

   Last Meet: KVAC Championships

   Place: 1^st

   Time: 19:55.8

   Nagy cruised to another easy victory at the KVAC Championships in Cony last Saturday. Look for Nagy to take the Class A East title in Belfast this Saturday.

4. Aleta Looker Ellsworth

   Previous: 5

   Last Meet: PVC Championships

   Place: 1^st

   Time: 19:18.8

   Looker took home the PVC title as she ran a very fast time of 19:18.8. Expect her to challenge for the Class B East title this Saturday in Belfast.

5. Bethanie Brown Waterville

   Previous: 6

   Last Meet: KVAC Championships

   Place: 1^st Class B

   Brown took the Class B title at the KVAC Championships as she ran a fine time of 20:02. Look for Brown to challenge for the Class B East title this Saturday in Belfast.

6. Brittany Bowman Camden Hills

   Previous: 9

   Last Meet: KVAC Championships

   Place: 2^nd Class B

   Time: 20:20.2

   Bowman was the runner up in Class B at the KVAC Championships running a time of 20:20.2. Look for Bowman to contend for a top three finish at the Eastern Regional Championships in Belfast this Saturday.

7. Willow Parker Camden Hills

   Previous: 8

   Last Meet: KVAC Championships

   Place: 3^rd

   Time: 20:42.2

   Parker placed third at the KVAC Championships running a time of 20:42.2. Look for Parker to contend for a top five finish at the Eastern Regional Championships in Belfast this Saturday.

8. Abby Mace Maranacook

   Previous: 4

   Last Meet: KVAC Championships

   Place: 4^th

   Time: 21:09.7

   Mace placed fourth in Class B at the KVAC Championships running a time of 21:09.7. Expect Mace to bounce back and contend for the top spot at the Class B Eastern Regional Championships this Saturday.

9. Kiera Murray Cheverus

   Previous: UR

   Last Meet: at McAuley

   Place: 1^st

   Time: 19:47

   Murray placed first at McAuley as she ran a fine time of 19:47. Look for her to contend for a top five finish at the Western Regional Championships in Cumberland this Saturday.

10. Fiona Hendry Cheverus

    Previous: 7

    Last Meet: at McAuley

    Place: 2^nd

    Time: 19:52

    Hendry placed second to her teammate as she ran a fine time of 19:52. Look for Hendry to contend for a top five finish at the Western Regional Championship in Cumberland this Saturday.

Runner of the Week: Bethanie Brown Waterville

Runners Knocking: Charlotte Pierce Thornton Academy, Nyajock Pan South Portland, Maggie Painter MDI, Kirstin Sandrueter Greely, Kristina Smith Poland, Heather Evans York, Jocelyn Acheson Massabesic

Boys XC Power Rankings: Week 6

Team

1. Falmouth

   Previous: 1

   Last Meet: at Greely

   Place: 1^st

   Falmouth defeated their arch rivals- Greely, Cape Elizabeth, and Yarmouth- behind Tim Follo's first place finish. Look for Falmouth to take the WMC Championships on their home course this Friday.

2. Scarborough

   Previous: 2

   Last Meet: at Cheverus

   Place: 1^st

   The Red Storm placed first at Cheverus behind Wout Moulin's first place finish. Look for them to win easily on their home course this Friday.

3. York

   Previous: 3

   Last Meet: at Traip

   Place: 1^st

   York placed first at Traip behind Mitch Finitz' first place finish. Look for York to contend for the top spot at the WMC Championships at Falmouth this Friday.

4. Bangor

   Previous: 4

   Last Meet: Mt. Blue Relays

   Place: 1^st

   The Rams placed first at the Mt. Blue Relays behind Jonathan Stanhope's sixth place finish. They look like the early favorite to win the KVAC Championships this Saturday.

5. Caribou

   Previous: 5

   Last Meet: FOC

   Place: 7^th

   Caribou looks like the early favorite to take the class B East title. Look for them to win the PVC Championships this Saturday.

6. Freeport

   Previous: 6

   Last Meet: at NYA

   Place: 1^st

   The Falcons placed first at NYA behind Taylor Saucier's third place finish. Look for Freeport to contend for a top three finish at the WMC Championships this Friday.

7. South Portland

   Previous: 8

   Last Meet: at Marshwood

   Place: 1^st

   South Portland placed first at Marshwood behind John Wilkinson's fourth place finish. The Red Riots will look to contend for a top three finish at the Western Regionals in a few weeks.

8. Greely

   Previous: 7

   Last Meet: Home vs. Falmouth, Cape, Yarmouth

   Place: 2^nd

   Greely placed second on their home course to Falmouth behind Nate Maderia's second place finish. Look for the Rangers to contend for a top three finish at the WMC Championships this Friday.

9. NYA

   Previous: 10

   Last Meet: Home

   Place: 2^nd

   NYA placed second on their home course behind Rudy Guiliani's second place finish. Look for NYA to contend for a top five finish at the WMC Championships this Friday.

10. Ellsworth

    Previous: UR

    Last Meet: Hancock County Championships

    Place: 1^st

    Ellsworth won the Hancock County Championships behind Dan Curts' first place finish. Look for Ellsworth to contend for the top spot at the PVC Championships this Saturday.

Team of the Week: Ellsworth

Teams Knocking: Hampden Academy, John Bapst, Cape Elizabeth, Mt. Blue, Brunswick, Wayneflete, Mt. Ararat

Individual

1. Matt McClintock Madison

   Previous: 1

   Last Meet: Home

   Place: 1^st

   Time: 15:45

   McClintock clocked under 16 once again as he ran 15:45 on his home course. Look for McClintock to run another fast time at the MVC Championships this Saturday.

2. Silas Eastman Fryeburg

   Previous: 2

   Last Meet: ?

   Place: N/A

   Time: N/A

   Eastman will finally face some competition this week at the WMC Championships in Falmouth this Friday. Depending on the weather, look for Eastman to chase after the course record.

3. Chase Brown Boothbay

   Previous: 4

   Last Meet: Mt. Blue Relays

   Place: 1^st

   Time: 11:00

   Brown cruised to a victory at the Mt. Blue Relays running a time of 11:00. Look for Brown to try and close the gap between himself and McClintock this Saturday at the MVC Championships.

4. Tim Follo Falmouth

   Previous: 5

   Last Meet: at Greely

   Place: 1^st

   Time: 16:53

   Follo placed first running a fine time of 16:53 at the tough Twinbrooks course. Look for Follo to try and close the gape between himself and Eastman this Friday at the WMC Championships.

5. Nick Morris Scarborough

   Previous: 3

   Last Meet: at Cheverus

   Place: 6^th

   Time: 17:31

   Morris placed sixth at Cheverus running a time of 17:41. Look for Morris to go unchallenged on his home course this Friday.

6. Dan Curts Ellsworth

   Previous: 7

   Last Meet: Hancock County Championships

   Place: 1^st

   Time: 14:24 (2.55 Miles)

   Curts cruised to an easy victory at the Hancock County Championships running a time of 14:24. Look for Curts to take home another victory at the PVC Championships this Saturday.

7. Harlow Ladd Messalonskee

   Previous: 6

   Last Meet: FOC

   Place: 9th

   Time: 16:57.71

   Ladd has been the best runner is Class A East so far thus fall. Look for him to contend for the top spot at the KVAC Championships this Saturday.

8. Andy Reifman-Packett Mt. Ararat

   Previous: 8

   Last Meet: Mt. Blue Relays

   Place: 2^nd

   Time: 11:17

   Reifman-Packett placed second at the Mt. Blue Relays running a time of 11:17. Look for Andy to contend for a top three finish at the KVAC Championships this Saturday.

9. Jack Pierce Merriconeag

   Previous: 10

   Last Meet: at NYA

   Place: 1^st

   Time: 16:00

   Pierce dominated the field at NYA cruising to a time of 16:00. Look for Pierce to contend for a top three finish at the WMC Championships.

10. Benson Worthington Brunswick

    Previous: UR

    Last Meet: Camden Hills Invitational

    Place: 1^st

    Time: 17:05.37

    Worthington won the Camden Hills Invitational running a time of 17:05.37. Look for Benson to contend for a top five finish at the KVAC Championships this Saturday.

Runner of the Week: Chase Brown Boothbay

Runners Knocking: Alex Buteel Orono, Jon Stanhope Bangor, Josef Holt Telstar, Chris Dunn Kennebunk, Cam Nadeau Biddeford, Mitch Finitz York, Will Shafer GNG, Bryant Perkins Sanford