State Meet Review
Saturday was the end of a great season for Maine XC. Scarborough took the title in Class A. Caribou surprised a lot of people in Class B as they won their first state title in a long time, and NYA took the class C title in dominating fashion. NYA was one of the most underrated teams this year. They have a great dynamic duo with Cam Regan and Evan Kendall, and strong 3-5 runners to make them the clear cut favorite in class C. They will return four of their top five next year so expect them to be one of the top teams in the state in 2011. Nick Morris of Scarborough took a lot of people by surprise as he took home the individual title out kicking Mt Ararat's Andy Reifman-Packett. Morris is only a junior so expect him to be right up there next year. Silas Eastman did what he has done the entire season as he dominated the field in the class B race running the second fastest time of all classes. He was 19 seconds ahead of second place finisher Tim Follo of Falmouth. Falmouth ran their hearts out on Saturday as they were without their number two runner John Lake, who suffered a stress fracture. Henry Briggs ran his best race of his high school career running a huge personal best of 17:30. Falmouth has four out of their top five returning so expect them to be the favorite in class B next year. Madison's Matt McClintock had the most impressive race of the day as he posted the fastest time of all classes running a time of 16:00.91.
Performers of the Week
Team: Caribou Vikings
Runner: Nick Morris Scarborough
Upcoming Awards
The awards for this season will be announced throughout the week. There are six categories. The award for the Rookie of The Year will be posted later today. Here is the schedule of awards:
Today
The Henry Rowengartner Award (Rookie of the Year)
Tuesday
The Matt Saracen Award (Most Improved Runner)
Wednesday
The Corey and Shawn Award (Best Dynamic Duo)
Thursday
The Big Three Award (Best Top Three in the State)
Friday
The George Feeny Award (Coach of the Year)
Saturday
The Jack Kelly Award (Runner of the Year)
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Monday, November 1, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Class A State Meet Preview
Team Preview
Scarborough looks like the early favorite heading into the state meet with Mt Ararat, Gorham, Massabesic, Mt Blue, and Edward Little right at their heels. They key to this race will be the number four runners. If Scarborough wants to win, Robby Hall will have to try to close the gap between him and Scarborough’s “big three”. Gorham’s Will Ross will have to step up big time on Saturday especially since Cortland Dunn still isn’t back to race form since getting his appendix removed. Mt Ararat’s Nick Demonthenes will have to have a big race if Mt Ararat wants to close the gap between them and Scarborough. Other teams looking for top five finishes will be Lewiston, Cheverus, and Sanford.
Prediction
Scarborough will win their fifth title in the past seven years on Saturday. Nick Morris will lead the way for them as he will place in the top five, and teammates Tom Hague and Zach Brown will place in the top 15. Expect Scarborough to have a score in the low seventies. Mt Ararat will be the runner up, and their top runner, Andy Reifman-Packett, will contend for a top three finish. Following them will be Gorham, Massabesic, and Mt Blue. Other teams that could jump into the top five are Lewiston and Cheverus.
Top 5
1. Scarborough
2. Mt Ararat
3. Gorham
4. Massabesic
5. Mt Blue
Individual Preview
The individual race will be fun to watch as there are at least five runners who could take the crown. Leading that group of runners will be Messalonkee’s Harlow Ladd. Ladd won the Eastern A Championship running a time of 16:30.95 as he was ten seconds ahead of second place finisher Will Lundquist of Cony. Expect him to be in the top pack as well. Andy Reifman-Packett of Mt Ararat will look to make a splash as well. Scarborough’s Nick Morris won the Western A Regional on Saturday so expect him to contend for a top three finish as well. Jacob Brooks of Massabesic is another one to watch. He was second to Morris on Saturday running a time of 17:02.8. Gorham’s Logan Marshall should be right the top guys. He placed fifth at the Western A Regional’s on Saturday. Also look out for Faisal Noor of Edward Little. He was fifth at the Eastern A Regional’s on Saturday. Jack Terwilliger of Cheverus placed ninth in just his second race back from an IT Band injury that sidelined him for seven weeks, so he could very well sneak into the top five. Other runners who will look for a top ten finish will be Tom Hague of Scarborough, Bryant Perkins of Sanford, and Peter LePage of Massabesic.
Prediction
Harlow Ladd will pull away in the final mile to take the crown in what could be a very fast time depending on the weather conditions. Rounding out the top five will be Andy Reifman-Packett, Nick Morris, Will Lundquist, and Logan Marshall. The next five spots will be up for grabs so look for Jacob Brooks, Jack Terwilliger, Bryant Perkins, Tom Hague and Peter LePage to fill in those spots in no particular order. Also look for runners such as Jaron Jones of Mt Blue, Hussein Mohamed of Edward Little, and Jake Letourneau of Mt Ararat to make a run towards a top ten finish. The order of the finish will be:
1. Harlow Ladd Messalonskee
2. Andy Reifman-Packett Mt Ararat
3. Nick Morris Scarborough
4. Will Lundquist Cony
5. Logan Marshall Gorham
6. Jack Terwilliger Cheverus
7. Jacob Brooks Massabesic
8. Bryant Perkins Sanford
9. Tom Hague Scarborough
10. Peter LePage Massabesic
Scarborough looks like the early favorite heading into the state meet with Mt Ararat, Gorham, Massabesic, Mt Blue, and Edward Little right at their heels. They key to this race will be the number four runners. If Scarborough wants to win, Robby Hall will have to try to close the gap between him and Scarborough’s “big three”. Gorham’s Will Ross will have to step up big time on Saturday especially since Cortland Dunn still isn’t back to race form since getting his appendix removed. Mt Ararat’s Nick Demonthenes will have to have a big race if Mt Ararat wants to close the gap between them and Scarborough. Other teams looking for top five finishes will be Lewiston, Cheverus, and Sanford.
Prediction
Scarborough will win their fifth title in the past seven years on Saturday. Nick Morris will lead the way for them as he will place in the top five, and teammates Tom Hague and Zach Brown will place in the top 15. Expect Scarborough to have a score in the low seventies. Mt Ararat will be the runner up, and their top runner, Andy Reifman-Packett, will contend for a top three finish. Following them will be Gorham, Massabesic, and Mt Blue. Other teams that could jump into the top five are Lewiston and Cheverus.
Top 5
1. Scarborough
2. Mt Ararat
3. Gorham
4. Massabesic
5. Mt Blue
Individual Preview
The individual race will be fun to watch as there are at least five runners who could take the crown. Leading that group of runners will be Messalonkee’s Harlow Ladd. Ladd won the Eastern A Championship running a time of 16:30.95 as he was ten seconds ahead of second place finisher Will Lundquist of Cony. Expect him to be in the top pack as well. Andy Reifman-Packett of Mt Ararat will look to make a splash as well. Scarborough’s Nick Morris won the Western A Regional on Saturday so expect him to contend for a top three finish as well. Jacob Brooks of Massabesic is another one to watch. He was second to Morris on Saturday running a time of 17:02.8. Gorham’s Logan Marshall should be right the top guys. He placed fifth at the Western A Regional’s on Saturday. Also look out for Faisal Noor of Edward Little. He was fifth at the Eastern A Regional’s on Saturday. Jack Terwilliger of Cheverus placed ninth in just his second race back from an IT Band injury that sidelined him for seven weeks, so he could very well sneak into the top five. Other runners who will look for a top ten finish will be Tom Hague of Scarborough, Bryant Perkins of Sanford, and Peter LePage of Massabesic.
Prediction
Harlow Ladd will pull away in the final mile to take the crown in what could be a very fast time depending on the weather conditions. Rounding out the top five will be Andy Reifman-Packett, Nick Morris, Will Lundquist, and Logan Marshall. The next five spots will be up for grabs so look for Jacob Brooks, Jack Terwilliger, Bryant Perkins, Tom Hague and Peter LePage to fill in those spots in no particular order. Also look for runners such as Jaron Jones of Mt Blue, Hussein Mohamed of Edward Little, and Jake Letourneau of Mt Ararat to make a run towards a top ten finish. The order of the finish will be:
1. Harlow Ladd Messalonskee
2. Andy Reifman-Packett Mt Ararat
3. Nick Morris Scarborough
4. Will Lundquist Cony
5. Logan Marshall Gorham
6. Jack Terwilliger Cheverus
7. Jacob Brooks Massabesic
8. Bryant Perkins Sanford
9. Tom Hague Scarborough
10. Peter LePage Massabesic
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Week 6 Power Rankings
Team
1. Scarborough
Previous week: 2
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 1st
Scarborough looked like a team on a mission on Saturday as they won the Festival of Champions by having their top three runners run under 17 minutes. They will host Cheverus and Marshwood on Friday, and it looks like they will win easily.
2. Falmouth
Previous week: 3
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 2nd
Falmouth looked very impressive on Saturday thanks to a huge run by Thomas Edmonds who ran to a personal record of 17:05. Falmouth heads towards the post season as the favorite in class B. They will host the Western Maine Conference Championships on Thursday. They will get challenged by Cape and Greely.
3. Gorham
Previous week: 1
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 13th
Gorham had an off day on Saturday as they placed 13th out 65 teams. Look for them to rebound when they head to Deering on Friday.
4. Cape
Previous week: 4
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 6th
Cape was the third class B team on Saturday as they raced to a sixth place finish overall. These next couple of weeks will be very challenging for the Capers as they head towards the post season.
5. Caribou
Previous week: 10
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 4th
Caribou had a very impressive meet on Saturday as they placed 4th, and were the 2nd class B team overall. Look for them to contend with the best of the east as they head towards the post season.
6. Massabesic
Previous week: 5
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 8th
Massabesic finished 8th at the Festival of Champions on Saturday behind Jacob Brooks and Peter Lepage. Massabesic will head to Bonny Eagle on Friday.
7. Greely
Previous week: 7
Last meet: South West Classic
Finish: 2nd
Greely got some extra rest this week before heading into the post season. They will be at Falmouth on Thursday for the WMC Championships and look for them to contend for a top three finish.
8.Edward Little
Previous week: 6
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 11th
Edward Little had an off day on Saturday as they finished 11th overall. Look for them to rebound at the Mt Blue Relays on Friday.
9. Mt Ararat
Previous week: 8
Last meet: at Morse
Finish: 1st
Mt Ararat got a perfect score on Friday against Brunswick on the 1.9 mile course. Look for them to continue their success when they head to the Mt Blue relays on Friday.
10. Mt Blue
Previous week: 9
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 9th
Mt Blue had a solid 9th place finish at the Festival of Champions on Saturday. Look for them to continue to get better when they host the Mt Blue relays on Friday.
Team of the Week: Caribou Vikings
Teams Knocking on the Door: Hampden Academy, Freeport, Yarmouth, Cony, NYA, Ellsworth, Lewiston
Individual
1. Silas Eastman Fryeburg
Previous week: 1
Last meet: Home
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:03 5k
Eastman continues to roll over the competition week by week as he dominated the field on his home course running a record time of 16:03. Eastman will finally get some competition on Thursday when Fryeburg heads to Falmouth for the WMC Championship.
2. Matt McClintock Madison
Previous week: 5
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:06.07 5k
McClintock led from start to finish on Saturday running to a great time of 16:06.07. This was a great test for McClintock because he hadn’t had any real competition before. Look for him to continue to win as he heads towards the post season.
3. Harlow Ladd Messalonskee
Previous week: 3
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 2nd
Time: 16:11.15 5k
Ladd finished 2nd overall on Saturday running to a fantastic time of 16:11.15. This was Ladd’s first loss of the season, but don’t expect that to faze him when Messalonskee heads to the Mt Blue relays on Friday.
4. Jack Terwilliger Cheverus
Previous week: 2
Last meet: at Gorham
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:19 5k
Nagging injuries have caused Terwilliger not to race over the last couple of weeks so we will have to wait and see if that has any affect on his racing when Cheverus heads to Scarbrough on Friday.
5. Tim Follo Falmouth
Previous week: 5
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 5th
Time: 16:29.51 5k
Follo has been the most consistent runner in the state so far as he raced to a 5th place finish on Saturday running of a time of 16:29.51. He will get a huge test on Thursday when he faces off against Silas Eastman at the WMC Championships.
6. Chase Brown Boothbay
Previous week: UR
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 3rd
Time: 16:12.49 5k
Brown raised every body’s eyebrows as he ran to a third place finish on Saturday posting a time of 16:12.49. Look for him to challenge Matt McClintock as Boothbay heads towards the post season.
7. Nick Morris Scarborough
Previous week: 7
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 6th
Time: 16:36.44 5k
Morris was the 2nd class A finisher on Saturday as he ran a season best time of 16:36.44. Look for him to challenge Jack Terwilliger on Friday when Scarborough hosts Cheverus and Marshwood.
8. Abshir Horor Wayneflete
Previous week: 8
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 7th
Time: 16:38.09 5k
Horor has been impressive in his first year of XC so far. He placed 7th at the Festival of Champions on Saturday as he was the third class C runner to cross the line. Look for him to contend for a top three finish at the WMC Championships on Thursday.
9. Faisal Noor Edward Little
Previous week: 4
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 10th
Time: 16:46.54 5k
Noor placed 10th on Saturday running a respectable time of 16:46.54. He will get a chance to prove why he one of the top class A runners when Edward Little travels to the Mt Blue relays on Friday.
10. Logan Marshall Gorham
Previous week: 10
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 13th
Time: 16:54.33 5k
Marshall has been solid all year long as he placed 10th at FOC on Saturday. He will get challenged by Kennebunk’s Chris Dunn when Gorham travels to Deering on Friday.
Runner of the week: Matt McClintock Madison
Runners Knocking on the Door: Dan Curts Ellsworth, Chris Dunn Kennebunk, Bryant Perkins Sanford, Jacob Brooks Massabesic, Andy Reifman-Packett Mt Ararat, Will Lundquist Cony, John Lake Falmouth, Christian Sleeper Caribou, Charlie Jones North Haven
1. Scarborough
Previous week: 2
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 1st
Scarborough looked like a team on a mission on Saturday as they won the Festival of Champions by having their top three runners run under 17 minutes. They will host Cheverus and Marshwood on Friday, and it looks like they will win easily.
2. Falmouth
Previous week: 3
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 2nd
Falmouth looked very impressive on Saturday thanks to a huge run by Thomas Edmonds who ran to a personal record of 17:05. Falmouth heads towards the post season as the favorite in class B. They will host the Western Maine Conference Championships on Thursday. They will get challenged by Cape and Greely.
3. Gorham
Previous week: 1
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 13th
Gorham had an off day on Saturday as they placed 13th out 65 teams. Look for them to rebound when they head to Deering on Friday.
4. Cape
Previous week: 4
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 6th
Cape was the third class B team on Saturday as they raced to a sixth place finish overall. These next couple of weeks will be very challenging for the Capers as they head towards the post season.
5. Caribou
Previous week: 10
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 4th
Caribou had a very impressive meet on Saturday as they placed 4th, and were the 2nd class B team overall. Look for them to contend with the best of the east as they head towards the post season.
6. Massabesic
Previous week: 5
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 8th
Massabesic finished 8th at the Festival of Champions on Saturday behind Jacob Brooks and Peter Lepage. Massabesic will head to Bonny Eagle on Friday.
7. Greely
Previous week: 7
Last meet: South West Classic
Finish: 2nd
Greely got some extra rest this week before heading into the post season. They will be at Falmouth on Thursday for the WMC Championships and look for them to contend for a top three finish.
8.Edward Little
Previous week: 6
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 11th
Edward Little had an off day on Saturday as they finished 11th overall. Look for them to rebound at the Mt Blue Relays on Friday.
9. Mt Ararat
Previous week: 8
Last meet: at Morse
Finish: 1st
Mt Ararat got a perfect score on Friday against Brunswick on the 1.9 mile course. Look for them to continue their success when they head to the Mt Blue relays on Friday.
10. Mt Blue
Previous week: 9
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 9th
Mt Blue had a solid 9th place finish at the Festival of Champions on Saturday. Look for them to continue to get better when they host the Mt Blue relays on Friday.
Team of the Week: Caribou Vikings
Teams Knocking on the Door: Hampden Academy, Freeport, Yarmouth, Cony, NYA, Ellsworth, Lewiston
Individual
1. Silas Eastman Fryeburg
Previous week: 1
Last meet: Home
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:03 5k
Eastman continues to roll over the competition week by week as he dominated the field on his home course running a record time of 16:03. Eastman will finally get some competition on Thursday when Fryeburg heads to Falmouth for the WMC Championship.
2. Matt McClintock Madison
Previous week: 5
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:06.07 5k
McClintock led from start to finish on Saturday running to a great time of 16:06.07. This was a great test for McClintock because he hadn’t had any real competition before. Look for him to continue to win as he heads towards the post season.
3. Harlow Ladd Messalonskee
Previous week: 3
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 2nd
Time: 16:11.15 5k
Ladd finished 2nd overall on Saturday running to a fantastic time of 16:11.15. This was Ladd’s first loss of the season, but don’t expect that to faze him when Messalonskee heads to the Mt Blue relays on Friday.
4. Jack Terwilliger Cheverus
Previous week: 2
Last meet: at Gorham
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:19 5k
Nagging injuries have caused Terwilliger not to race over the last couple of weeks so we will have to wait and see if that has any affect on his racing when Cheverus heads to Scarbrough on Friday.
5. Tim Follo Falmouth
Previous week: 5
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 5th
Time: 16:29.51 5k
Follo has been the most consistent runner in the state so far as he raced to a 5th place finish on Saturday running of a time of 16:29.51. He will get a huge test on Thursday when he faces off against Silas Eastman at the WMC Championships.
6. Chase Brown Boothbay
Previous week: UR
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 3rd
Time: 16:12.49 5k
Brown raised every body’s eyebrows as he ran to a third place finish on Saturday posting a time of 16:12.49. Look for him to challenge Matt McClintock as Boothbay heads towards the post season.
7. Nick Morris Scarborough
Previous week: 7
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 6th
Time: 16:36.44 5k
Morris was the 2nd class A finisher on Saturday as he ran a season best time of 16:36.44. Look for him to challenge Jack Terwilliger on Friday when Scarborough hosts Cheverus and Marshwood.
8. Abshir Horor Wayneflete
Previous week: 8
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 7th
Time: 16:38.09 5k
Horor has been impressive in his first year of XC so far. He placed 7th at the Festival of Champions on Saturday as he was the third class C runner to cross the line. Look for him to contend for a top three finish at the WMC Championships on Thursday.
9. Faisal Noor Edward Little
Previous week: 4
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 10th
Time: 16:46.54 5k
Noor placed 10th on Saturday running a respectable time of 16:46.54. He will get a chance to prove why he one of the top class A runners when Edward Little travels to the Mt Blue relays on Friday.
10. Logan Marshall Gorham
Previous week: 10
Last meet: Festival of Champions
Finish: 13th
Time: 16:54.33 5k
Marshall has been solid all year long as he placed 10th at FOC on Saturday. He will get challenged by Kennebunk’s Chris Dunn when Gorham travels to Deering on Friday.
Runner of the week: Matt McClintock Madison
Runners Knocking on the Door: Dan Curts Ellsworth, Chris Dunn Kennebunk, Bryant Perkins Sanford, Jacob Brooks Massabesic, Andy Reifman-Packett Mt Ararat, Will Lundquist Cony, John Lake Falmouth, Christian Sleeper Caribou, Charlie Jones North Haven
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Week 5 Power Rankings
The Southwest Classic highlighted this week’s XC action as the top SMAA and WMC teams battled it out on Saturday. Falmouth and Cape rested their top runners while Gorham and Greely took the top two spots respectively. Individually, Fryeburg’s Silas Eastman dominated the field posting an impressive time of 16:42.44, and Wayneflete’s Abshir Horor was 2nd overall as we finally got to see how good he actually is. The heat played a big factor on Saturday as several top runners either dropped back or failed to finish. In other action, Edward Little continues to dominate the KVAC as they won easily at Oxford Hills on Friday while Mt Ararat and Mt Blue battled it out on Friday with Mt Ararat coming out victorious. Here are your updated rankings:
1. Gorham
Previous week: 3
Last meet: Southwest Classic
Finish: 1st
Gorham won the Southwest Classic on Saturday as Logan Marshall and Jeremy Earl both placed in the top 10. Gorham looks like the early favorite heading to the Festival of Champions.
2. Scarborough
Previous week: 1
Last meet: Southwest Classic
Finish: 5th
Scarborough moves down a spot after they placed 5th at the Southwest Classic on Saturday. Don’t be surprised to see them bounce back up to the top at Belfast on Saturday.
3. Falmouth
Previous week: 2
Last meet: Southwest Classic
Finish: 6th
Falmouth rested their top four on Saturday which was probably a good thing due to the heat. Look for them to have a big meet on Saturday.
4. Cape
Previous week: 4
Last meet: at Greely
Finish: 1st
The Cape boys have gotten some extra rest going into the post season so they should be fresh on Saturday when they head to Belfast. With some luck, they could get a top three finish.
5. Massabesic
Previous week: 5
Last meet: Southwest Classic
Finish: 4th
Massabesic finished 4th at the Southwest Classic on Saturday as Jacob Brooks and Peter Lepage both placed in the top 10. Look for Massabesic to challenge for a top five finish at Belfast on Saturday.
6. Edward Little
Previous week: 7
Last meet: at Oxford Hills
Finish: 1st
Edward Little looked very impressive on Friday as they placed their top five runners in the top seven overall. Look for them to challenge the best of class A at Belfast on Saturday.
7. Greely
Previous week: 9
Last meet: Southwest Classic
Finish: 2nd
Greely redeemed themselves as they looked very impressive on Saturday placing 2nd behind a 9th place finish from Sam Johnston. Greely will not be going to Belfast on Saturday.
8. Mt Ararat
Previous week: 6
Last meet: at Brunswick
Finish: 1st
Mt Ararat won easily at Brunswick as they put their top four runners in the top ten overall. Mt Ararat will be at Morse on Friday and they will be challenged by Brunswick.
9. Mt Blue
Previous week: 10
Last meet: at Brunswick
Finish: 2nd
Mt Blue placed 2nd on Friday as they were lead by Jonah Jones who placed 3rd overall. Look for Mt Blue to challenge for a top 8 finish at Belfast on Saturday.
10. Caribou
Previous week: UR
Last meet: Old Town Sectional Invitational
Finish: 1st
Caribou dominated the Old Town Invitational as they put their top five runners in the top ten overall. Look for Caribou to challenge for a top ten finish at Belfast on Saturday.
Team of the Week: Gorham Rams
Teams Knocking on the Door: Ellsworth, Yarmouth, Hampden Academy, York, Cheverus, Lewiston, Cony, York
1. Silas Eastman Fryeburg
Previous week: 1
Last meet: Southwest Classic
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:42.44
Eastman dominated the field at the Southwest Classic as he beat 2nd placed finisher, Abshir Horor, by over 40 seconds. Look for him to dominate again on his home course on Friday.
2. Jack Terwilliger Cheverus
Previous week: 2
Last Meet: at Gorham
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:19
Terwilliger has gotten some extra rest going into the final stretch and he will need it. He looks like the early favorite at Belfast on Saturday, but don’t be surprised to see Harlow Ladd or Faisal Noor to come out on top.
3. Harlow Ladd Messalonske
Previous week:
Last meet: Home
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:08
Ladd has been winning races left and right, and he will get his chance to show his stuff against the best runners in the state on Saturday. Look for him to challenge Terwilliger and Noor for the win on Saturday.
4. Faisal Noor Edward Little
Previous week: 4
Last meet: at Oxford Hills
Finish: 1st
Time: 17:33
Noor continues to impress as he came out on top again at Oxford Hills on Friday as he easily won with a time of 17:33. He will challenge Terwilliger and Ladd on Saturday in what looks like to be a great race.
5. Matt McClintock Madison
Previous week: 6
Last meet: at Wiscasset
Finish: 1st
Time: 15:47 3 Miles
McClintock has dominated the MVC this season as he has won all three of his in conference races. We will see what he is really made of on Saturday when Madison heads to Belfast. A top five finish is very reachable for him.
6. Tim Follo Falmouth
Previous week: 5
Last meet: Home
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:40 3 Miles
Folllo got some needed rest this week and he will need it when Falmouth heads to Belfast on Saturday. Look for him to place in the top five on Saturday.
7. Nick Morris Scarborough
Previous week: 7
Last meet: Southwest Classic
Finish: 3rd
Time: 17:26.31
Morris battled the heat on Saturday as he placed 3rd at the Southwest classic with a time of 17:26.31. Look for him to continue his success on Saturday when Scarborough heads to Belfast.
8. Abshir Horor Wayneflete
Previous week: UR
Last meet: Southwest Classic
Finish: 2nd
Time: 17:17.76
Horor’s first race against real competition was very impressive. He could very well challenge Matt Mclintock at the end of the year. Look for him to place in the top ten at Belfast this Saturday.
9. Bryant Perkins Sanford
Previous week: 9
Last meet: Southwest Classic
Finish: 4th
Time: 17:36.17
Perkins continues to surprise everyone in class A. He will have another chance against the top dogs on Wednesday when Sanford will head to Biddeford along with Scarborough and Portland.
10.Logan Marshall Gorham
Previous week: 8
Last meet: Southwest Classic
Finish: 5th
Time: 17:36.54
Marshall has been one of the most consistent runners this year, and he will have a chance to show his stuff against the best runners in the state on Saturday. A top eight finish is very reachable for him.
Runner of the Week: Abshir Horor Wayneflete
Runners Knocking on the Door: Chase Brown Boothbay, Chris Dunn Kennebunk, Jacob Brooks Massabesic, Sam Johnston Greely, John Lake Falmouth, Jeremy Earl Gorham, Andy Reifman-Packett Mt Ararat, Will Lundquist Cony, Eben Hodgkins Erksine, Jack Pierce Merriconeag
1. Gorham
Previous week: 3
Last meet: Southwest Classic
Finish: 1st
Gorham won the Southwest Classic on Saturday as Logan Marshall and Jeremy Earl both placed in the top 10. Gorham looks like the early favorite heading to the Festival of Champions.
2. Scarborough
Previous week: 1
Last meet: Southwest Classic
Finish: 5th
Scarborough moves down a spot after they placed 5th at the Southwest Classic on Saturday. Don’t be surprised to see them bounce back up to the top at Belfast on Saturday.
3. Falmouth
Previous week: 2
Last meet: Southwest Classic
Finish: 6th
Falmouth rested their top four on Saturday which was probably a good thing due to the heat. Look for them to have a big meet on Saturday.
4. Cape
Previous week: 4
Last meet: at Greely
Finish: 1st
The Cape boys have gotten some extra rest going into the post season so they should be fresh on Saturday when they head to Belfast. With some luck, they could get a top three finish.
5. Massabesic
Previous week: 5
Last meet: Southwest Classic
Finish: 4th
Massabesic finished 4th at the Southwest Classic on Saturday as Jacob Brooks and Peter Lepage both placed in the top 10. Look for Massabesic to challenge for a top five finish at Belfast on Saturday.
6. Edward Little
Previous week: 7
Last meet: at Oxford Hills
Finish: 1st
Edward Little looked very impressive on Friday as they placed their top five runners in the top seven overall. Look for them to challenge the best of class A at Belfast on Saturday.
7. Greely
Previous week: 9
Last meet: Southwest Classic
Finish: 2nd
Greely redeemed themselves as they looked very impressive on Saturday placing 2nd behind a 9th place finish from Sam Johnston. Greely will not be going to Belfast on Saturday.
8. Mt Ararat
Previous week: 6
Last meet: at Brunswick
Finish: 1st
Mt Ararat won easily at Brunswick as they put their top four runners in the top ten overall. Mt Ararat will be at Morse on Friday and they will be challenged by Brunswick.
9. Mt Blue
Previous week: 10
Last meet: at Brunswick
Finish: 2nd
Mt Blue placed 2nd on Friday as they were lead by Jonah Jones who placed 3rd overall. Look for Mt Blue to challenge for a top 8 finish at Belfast on Saturday.
10. Caribou
Previous week: UR
Last meet: Old Town Sectional Invitational
Finish: 1st
Caribou dominated the Old Town Invitational as they put their top five runners in the top ten overall. Look for Caribou to challenge for a top ten finish at Belfast on Saturday.
Team of the Week: Gorham Rams
Teams Knocking on the Door: Ellsworth, Yarmouth, Hampden Academy, York, Cheverus, Lewiston, Cony, York
1. Silas Eastman Fryeburg
Previous week: 1
Last meet: Southwest Classic
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:42.44
Eastman dominated the field at the Southwest Classic as he beat 2nd placed finisher, Abshir Horor, by over 40 seconds. Look for him to dominate again on his home course on Friday.
2. Jack Terwilliger Cheverus
Previous week: 2
Last Meet: at Gorham
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:19
Terwilliger has gotten some extra rest going into the final stretch and he will need it. He looks like the early favorite at Belfast on Saturday, but don’t be surprised to see Harlow Ladd or Faisal Noor to come out on top.
3. Harlow Ladd Messalonske
Previous week:
Last meet: Home
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:08
Ladd has been winning races left and right, and he will get his chance to show his stuff against the best runners in the state on Saturday. Look for him to challenge Terwilliger and Noor for the win on Saturday.
4. Faisal Noor Edward Little
Previous week: 4
Last meet: at Oxford Hills
Finish: 1st
Time: 17:33
Noor continues to impress as he came out on top again at Oxford Hills on Friday as he easily won with a time of 17:33. He will challenge Terwilliger and Ladd on Saturday in what looks like to be a great race.
5. Matt McClintock Madison
Previous week: 6
Last meet: at Wiscasset
Finish: 1st
Time: 15:47 3 Miles
McClintock has dominated the MVC this season as he has won all three of his in conference races. We will see what he is really made of on Saturday when Madison heads to Belfast. A top five finish is very reachable for him.
6. Tim Follo Falmouth
Previous week: 5
Last meet: Home
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:40 3 Miles
Folllo got some needed rest this week and he will need it when Falmouth heads to Belfast on Saturday. Look for him to place in the top five on Saturday.
7. Nick Morris Scarborough
Previous week: 7
Last meet: Southwest Classic
Finish: 3rd
Time: 17:26.31
Morris battled the heat on Saturday as he placed 3rd at the Southwest classic with a time of 17:26.31. Look for him to continue his success on Saturday when Scarborough heads to Belfast.
8. Abshir Horor Wayneflete
Previous week: UR
Last meet: Southwest Classic
Finish: 2nd
Time: 17:17.76
Horor’s first race against real competition was very impressive. He could very well challenge Matt Mclintock at the end of the year. Look for him to place in the top ten at Belfast this Saturday.
9. Bryant Perkins Sanford
Previous week: 9
Last meet: Southwest Classic
Finish: 4th
Time: 17:36.17
Perkins continues to surprise everyone in class A. He will have another chance against the top dogs on Wednesday when Sanford will head to Biddeford along with Scarborough and Portland.
10.Logan Marshall Gorham
Previous week: 8
Last meet: Southwest Classic
Finish: 5th
Time: 17:36.54
Marshall has been one of the most consistent runners this year, and he will have a chance to show his stuff against the best runners in the state on Saturday. A top eight finish is very reachable for him.
Runner of the Week: Abshir Horor Wayneflete
Runners Knocking on the Door: Chase Brown Boothbay, Chris Dunn Kennebunk, Jacob Brooks Massabesic, Sam Johnston Greely, John Lake Falmouth, Jeremy Earl Gorham, Andy Reifman-Packett Mt Ararat, Will Lundquist Cony, Eben Hodgkins Erksine, Jack Pierce Merriconeag
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Week 4 Power Rankings
It was another great for XC as we saw some great individual performances and team performances as well. The biggest meet of the week was at Messalonske where Harlow Ladd and Faisal Noor went head to head for 3.1 miles as they finished 16:08 to 16:09 respectively. The team race was just as exciting as Edward Little pulled out the victory over Mt Blue 38 to 48. Falmouth, again, proved why they are the favorite in class B, and Gorham beat Massabesic to prove why they will be a top contender this year. Here are your updated power rankings:
1. Scarborough
Previous week: 1
Last meet: at Westbrook
Finish: 1st
Scarborough looked very impressive in their win at Westbrook last Friday as they were lead by Nick Morris who won the race in 16:50. Scarborough will have a huge test on Saturday when they travel to Cumberland for the Southwestern Classic.
2. Falmouth
Previous week: 2
Last meet: Home between Greely, Yarmouth, Lake Region
Finish: 1st
Falmouth dominated on its home course on Friday as they put four runners in the top ten. Falmouth hasn’t really been challenged this year, but they will get their chance when the head to the Southwestern Classic on Saturday.
3. Gorham
Previous week: 3
Last meet: Home between Cheverus, Massabesic, Thornton Academy
Finish: 1st
Gorham passed their test as they defeated the 5th ranked team Massabesic on Friday. They put their top fie in the top ten. Gorham will also head to the Southwestern Classic on Saturday.
4. Cape
Previous week: 4
Last meet: at Greely
Finish: 1st
The Cape boys had the week off as they will head to the Southwestern Classic fresh on Saturday. Look for Cape to challenge for a top three finish.
5. Massabesic
Previous week: 5
Last meet: at Gorham
Finish: 2nd
Massabesic took 2nd at Gorham on Friday as they put their top five runners in the top 15. Massabesic will look to improve when they head to the Southwestern Classic on Saturday.
6. Mt. Ararat
Previous week: 7
Last meet: Home
Finish: 1st
Mt. Ararat proved why they are the favorite in the east as they easily won on their home course. Andy Reifman-Packett won the race running a time of 17:12.25. Mt Ararat will be at Brunswick on Thursday.
7. Edward Little
Previous week: UR
Last meet: at Messalonske
Finish: 1st
Edward Little looks like the sleeper team this year as they easily defeated rival Mt Blue on Friday. Edward Little heads to Oxford Hills on Saturday.
8. York
Previous week: 8
Last meet: at Poland
Finish: 1st
York easily won at Poland on Friday as they placed their top five runners in the top ten overall. York will have a monster test when they head to the Southwestern Classic on Saturday.
9. Greely
Previous week: 5
Last meet: at Falmouth
Finish: 2nd
Greely will look to rebound on Saturday when they host the Southwestern Classic. The Rangers will look to prove why they are one of the top teams in class B.
10. Mt Blue
Previous week: 9
Last meet:
Finish: 2nd
Mt Blue finished 2nd at Messalonske on Friday as they put their top four runners in the top twelve overall. Mt. Blue will head to Brunswick on Saturday.
Individual
Team of the Week: Edward Little Eddies
Teams Knocking on the Door: Caribou, Ellsworth, Lewiston, Hampden Academy, Yarmouth, Bangor, Cony, Cheverus
1. Silas Eastman Fryeburg
Previous week: 1
Last meet: at Merriconeag
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:30 5k
Eastman has been completely dominate since the season started, although he will have a bigchallenge this Saturday when he runs against the top class A boys in the Southwestern Classic.
2. Jack Terwilliger Cheverus
Previous week: 2
Last meet: at Gorham
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:19 5k
Terwilliger pulled away from Gorham’s Logan Marshall to pull out the victory on Friday with an impressive time of 16:19. Terwilliger will be one of the many favorites to win the Southwestern Classic on Saturday.
3. Harlow Ladd Messalonske
Previous week: 3
Last meet: Home
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:08 5k
Ladd was pushed wire to wire by Edward Little’s Faisal Noor on Friday, with Ladd eventually coming out with a one second victory. His time of 16:08 is the fastest 5k time of all classes so far and he looks to improve on that when Messalonske heads to Skowhegan.
4. Faisal Noor Edward Little
Previous week: 9
Last meet: at Messalonske
Finish: 2nd
Time: 16:09 5k
Noor gets the fourth spot after pushing Harlow Ladd to the wire on Friday. He looks poised for a great season and look for him to contend with Ladd at the Eastern A Championships.
5. Tim Follo Falmouth
Previous week: 5
Last meet: Home
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:40 3 Miles
Follo won his third meet in a row on Friday as he covered the tough Falmouth course in 16:40. His streak will be on the line on Saturday as he will face the top dogs of class A at the Southwestern Classic on Saturday.
6. Matt McClintock Madison
Previous week: 6
Last meet: at Winthrop
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:45 5k
McClintock went unchallenged at Winthrop as he cruised through the 3.1 mile course in 16:45. He will get a tough test on Wednesday when he faces of against Boothbay’s Chase Brown.
7. Nick Morris Scarborough
Previous week: 4
Last meet: at Westbrook
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:50 3 Miles
Morris lead wire to wire as he paced the Scarborough Red Storm to a 1st place finish. He will get his chance to show his stuff against the best of class B on Saturday.
8. Logan Marshall Gorham
Previous week: 8
Last meet: Home
Finish: 2nd
Time: 16:28 5k
Marshall challenged Terwilliger for the first two miles of the race on Friday until Terwilliger pulled away. He will get another shot on Saturday when he faces the best of class A and B.
9. Bryant Perkins Sanford
Previous week: 10
Last meet: Sanford
Finish: 1st
Time: 17:12 5k
Perkins won easily on his home course as he cruised to a time of 17:12. He will get his shot to prove why he is a top runner on Saturday at the Southwestern Classic.
10. Chase Brown Boothbay
Previous week: 7
Last meet: Home
Finish: 1st
Time: 17:46
Brown got some extra rest this week and he will need it on Wednesday when he faces off against Madison’s Matt McClintock.
Runner of the Week: Jack Terwilliger Cheverus
Runners Knocking on the Door: Sam Johnston Greely, Andy Reifman-Packett Mt Ararat, Will Lundquist Cony, Abshir Horor Wayneflete, Will Shafer GNG, John Lake Falmouth, Eben Hodgkins Erksine, Charlie Jones North Haven, Chris Dunn Kennebunk
1. Scarborough
Previous week: 1
Last meet: at Westbrook
Finish: 1st
Scarborough looked very impressive in their win at Westbrook last Friday as they were lead by Nick Morris who won the race in 16:50. Scarborough will have a huge test on Saturday when they travel to Cumberland for the Southwestern Classic.
2. Falmouth
Previous week: 2
Last meet: Home between Greely, Yarmouth, Lake Region
Finish: 1st
Falmouth dominated on its home course on Friday as they put four runners in the top ten. Falmouth hasn’t really been challenged this year, but they will get their chance when the head to the Southwestern Classic on Saturday.
3. Gorham
Previous week: 3
Last meet: Home between Cheverus, Massabesic, Thornton Academy
Finish: 1st
Gorham passed their test as they defeated the 5th ranked team Massabesic on Friday. They put their top fie in the top ten. Gorham will also head to the Southwestern Classic on Saturday.
4. Cape
Previous week: 4
Last meet: at Greely
Finish: 1st
The Cape boys had the week off as they will head to the Southwestern Classic fresh on Saturday. Look for Cape to challenge for a top three finish.
5. Massabesic
Previous week: 5
Last meet: at Gorham
Finish: 2nd
Massabesic took 2nd at Gorham on Friday as they put their top five runners in the top 15. Massabesic will look to improve when they head to the Southwestern Classic on Saturday.
6. Mt. Ararat
Previous week: 7
Last meet: Home
Finish: 1st
Mt. Ararat proved why they are the favorite in the east as they easily won on their home course. Andy Reifman-Packett won the race running a time of 17:12.25. Mt Ararat will be at Brunswick on Thursday.
7. Edward Little
Previous week: UR
Last meet: at Messalonske
Finish: 1st
Edward Little looks like the sleeper team this year as they easily defeated rival Mt Blue on Friday. Edward Little heads to Oxford Hills on Saturday.
8. York
Previous week: 8
Last meet: at Poland
Finish: 1st
York easily won at Poland on Friday as they placed their top five runners in the top ten overall. York will have a monster test when they head to the Southwestern Classic on Saturday.
9. Greely
Previous week: 5
Last meet: at Falmouth
Finish: 2nd
Greely will look to rebound on Saturday when they host the Southwestern Classic. The Rangers will look to prove why they are one of the top teams in class B.
10. Mt Blue
Previous week: 9
Last meet:
Finish: 2nd
Mt Blue finished 2nd at Messalonske on Friday as they put their top four runners in the top twelve overall. Mt. Blue will head to Brunswick on Saturday.
Individual
Team of the Week: Edward Little Eddies
Teams Knocking on the Door: Caribou, Ellsworth, Lewiston, Hampden Academy, Yarmouth, Bangor, Cony, Cheverus
1. Silas Eastman Fryeburg
Previous week: 1
Last meet: at Merriconeag
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:30 5k
Eastman has been completely dominate since the season started, although he will have a bigchallenge this Saturday when he runs against the top class A boys in the Southwestern Classic.
2. Jack Terwilliger Cheverus
Previous week: 2
Last meet: at Gorham
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:19 5k
Terwilliger pulled away from Gorham’s Logan Marshall to pull out the victory on Friday with an impressive time of 16:19. Terwilliger will be one of the many favorites to win the Southwestern Classic on Saturday.
3. Harlow Ladd Messalonske
Previous week: 3
Last meet: Home
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:08 5k
Ladd was pushed wire to wire by Edward Little’s Faisal Noor on Friday, with Ladd eventually coming out with a one second victory. His time of 16:08 is the fastest 5k time of all classes so far and he looks to improve on that when Messalonske heads to Skowhegan.
4. Faisal Noor Edward Little
Previous week: 9
Last meet: at Messalonske
Finish: 2nd
Time: 16:09 5k
Noor gets the fourth spot after pushing Harlow Ladd to the wire on Friday. He looks poised for a great season and look for him to contend with Ladd at the Eastern A Championships.
5. Tim Follo Falmouth
Previous week: 5
Last meet: Home
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:40 3 Miles
Follo won his third meet in a row on Friday as he covered the tough Falmouth course in 16:40. His streak will be on the line on Saturday as he will face the top dogs of class A at the Southwestern Classic on Saturday.
6. Matt McClintock Madison
Previous week: 6
Last meet: at Winthrop
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:45 5k
McClintock went unchallenged at Winthrop as he cruised through the 3.1 mile course in 16:45. He will get a tough test on Wednesday when he faces of against Boothbay’s Chase Brown.
7. Nick Morris Scarborough
Previous week: 4
Last meet: at Westbrook
Finish: 1st
Time: 16:50 3 Miles
Morris lead wire to wire as he paced the Scarborough Red Storm to a 1st place finish. He will get his chance to show his stuff against the best of class B on Saturday.
8. Logan Marshall Gorham
Previous week: 8
Last meet: Home
Finish: 2nd
Time: 16:28 5k
Marshall challenged Terwilliger for the first two miles of the race on Friday until Terwilliger pulled away. He will get another shot on Saturday when he faces the best of class A and B.
9. Bryant Perkins Sanford
Previous week: 10
Last meet: Sanford
Finish: 1st
Time: 17:12 5k
Perkins won easily on his home course as he cruised to a time of 17:12. He will get his shot to prove why he is a top runner on Saturday at the Southwestern Classic.
10. Chase Brown Boothbay
Previous week: 7
Last meet: Home
Finish: 1st
Time: 17:46
Brown got some extra rest this week and he will need it on Wednesday when he faces off against Madison’s Matt McClintock.
Runner of the Week: Jack Terwilliger Cheverus
Runners Knocking on the Door: Sam Johnston Greely, Andy Reifman-Packett Mt Ararat, Will Lundquist Cony, Abshir Horor Wayneflete, Will Shafer GNG, John Lake Falmouth, Eben Hodgkins Erksine, Charlie Jones North Haven, Chris Dunn Kennebunk
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