Girls Class A Distance Preview

 

Kialeigh Marston of Bonny Eagle will be looking to win the distance triple tomorrow. She's the favorite in the 800 and the mile, but will face hard competition in the 2 mile.

 

800

Record: Eddie Pallozie Deering 2:17.27  2013

The 800 will be one of the premiere events of the day in the Class A girls state meet as there are eleven girls who have posted times under the 2:30 barrier this winter. The favorite going into the meet will be Kialeigh Marston of Bonny Eagle. The individual winner in xc has the fastest time in Class A with a time of 2:17.73. She ran that time three weeks ago, as she hopes to continue her recent winning success. Look for Deering’s Edie Pallozie to give Marston a serious threat. Pallozie’s lifetime best is 2:17.27. She hasn’t broke n 2:20 yet this season, but her season best of 2:22 is the second fastest of all classes, and should be able to challenge Marston. Also look out for Tiffany Turner of Brunswick and Kyaunna Libby of Bonny Eagle. They have the third and fourth fastest times in Class A and both should challenge for a top three finish. Another runner to watch out for is Shannon Conley of South Portland. Conley has had a tremendous high school career and should never be counted out in any race she is in. Watch for her to challenge for a top three finish as well.  

 

Mile

Record: Wendy Delan Bonny Eagle 5:00.6  1986

The mile will be one of the more intense races of the day as the top four seed times are separated by only three seconds. Marston (again) comes in to the state meet with the fastest time in Class A in 5 minutes, 21.19 seconds. She will have some very stiff competition in this race. The aforementioned Shannon Conley comes in with the second fastest time in the state. Expect her to be in the mix for a state title. From eastern Maine, expect Teresa Murphy of Brunswick and Angelyn Masters of Bangor to be in the mix for a top three finish as well. Also watch for Eddie Pallozie of Deering, and Kiera Murray of Cheverus to contend for a top spot. Pallozie has great 800 speed so if the pace is slow, expect her to try and use her deadly kick to outsprint her foes. Murray—on the other hand—was one of the top xc runners in the state this year. Her experience in big races could definitely work in her favor on Saturday. The pace on Saturday will be a big factor as it includes a deep field with diverse running styles. No matter what happens, expect the race for first to be extremely competitive.

 

2 Mile

Record: Wendy Delan Bonny Eagle 10:53.5   1987

The two mile will be yet another race with plenty of depth. Kiera Murray of Cheverus comes into the race as the  favorite as she has the fastest time in Class A clocking 11:24.58. Marston of Bonny Eagle has the second fastest time in Class A, but we will see if she has enough gas in the tank after running the 800 and the mile. Don’t count out Marston’s teammate Mary Szatkowski. The senior was arguably the top xc runner in Class A for most of the year, and will look to conclude her final winter season with a state championship. Her fastest time of the year came at the Southwestern Championships where she ran 11:51. Other girls to look out for on Saturday will be Angel Waters of Massabesic and Laura Broderick of Kennebunk. Both runners have clocked under 12 minutes this winter, and have the big race experience. Expect them to both be in the mix for a top finish. Teresa Murphy of Brunswick will also pose a threat for a top finish as she’s had a great winter thus far running a seasonal best time of 12:03.81.

 

 

Girls Team Rankings Week 9

1. MDI
Pre: 1 Meet: States Place: 1st Class B
MDI won their third Class B title in a row in dominating fashion as they placed three runners in the top six overall. They are a legitimate threat for a top ten finish at New Englands in Manchester on Saturday.

2. Bonny Eagle
Pre: 2 Meet: States Place: 1st Class A
Bonny Eagle took home the Class A title once again as they were led by the individual winner Kaileigh Marston and fourth place finisher Mary Szatkowski. Look for Bonny Eagle to contend for a top fifteen finish at New Englands. 

3. Massabesic
Pre: 3 Meet: States Place: 2nd Class A
Massabesic was the runner up in Class A as they were led by Gabby Johnson and Angel Waters as they placed fifth and seventh respectively. Look for Massabesic to contend for a top fifteen finish at New Englands. 

4. Freeport
Pre: 4 Meet: States Place: 2nd Class B
Freeport was the runner up in Class B as they were led by Sydney Ambrose's seventh place finish. Look for Freeport to contend for a top 20 finish at New Englands.

5. Falmouth
Pre: 5 Meet: States Place: 3rd Class A
The Yachtsmen placed third in Class A and earned their first trip to the New England Championships since 2007. Madeline Roberts led the way for them as she placed 14th overall.

6. Brunswick
Pre: 6 Meet: States Place: 4th Class A 
Brunswick placed fourth in Class A and just missed earning a trip to New Englands as they were led by Teresa Murphy who placed fifteenth overall. With three of their top five coming back, look for Brunswick to be the favorites in the KVAC next year.

7. Hampden Academy
Pre: 7 Meet: states Place: 5th Class A
Hampden Academy placed fifth in Class A as they were led by Elizabeth Labun who placed ninth overall. Look for Hampden to be very strong next year as they bring back three of their top five returners. 

8. Orono
Pre: UR Meet: States Place: 1st Class C
Orono took home the Class C title as they were led by freshmen Kassidy Dill who placed fifth overall. Expect them to be the favorites to defend their title next year. 

9. Greely
Pre: 9 Meet: States Place: 3rd Class B
Kirstin Sandreuter led the Rangers to a third place finish on Saturday as she ran an incredible time of 18:38. Expect them to be one of the top teams in the WMC next fall.

10. Washburn
Pre: UR Meet: States Place: 2nd Class C
Washburn was the runner up in Class C as they were led by Carsyn Koch who won her fourth state title. Look for Washburn to contend for a top 20 finish at New Englands. 

Girls Team Rankings Week 8

1. MDI
Pre: 1 Meet: EMR Class B Place: 1st
MDI took home the Eastern Maine Regional class B title in dominating fashion as they placed seven runners in the top 13 overall. MDI is the overwhelming favorite to win the Class B title this Saturday.

2. Bonny Eagle
Pre: 4 Meet: WMR Class A Place: 1st
Bonny Eagle won the class A Western Regional title as they were led by Kaleigh Marston and Mary Szatkowski as they placed first and second overall. They are the favorites in Class A going into the state meet this Saturday.

3. Massabesic
Pre: 3 Meet: WMR Class A Place: 2nd
Massabesic placed second in Class A at the WMR as they placed three runners in the top 11 overall. Look for them to challenge Bonny Eagle for the state championship on Saturday.

4. Freeport
Pre: 5 Meet: WMR Class B Place: 1st
Freeport won the Class B WMR on the strength of having five runners place in the top 25. Look for them to try and challenge MDI for the Class B title on Saturday.

5. Falmouth
Pre: 2 Meet: WMR Class A Place: 3rd
Falmouth placed third behind Bonny Eagle and Massabesic behind a strong individual effort from  Vishva Nalamalapu as she placed ninth overall. Look for Falmouth to challenge for a top spot in Class A on Saturday.

6. Brunswick
Pre: 10 Meet: EMR Class A Place: 1st 
Brunswick narrowly edged Hampden Academy for the Eastern Maine A title on the strength of their sixth runner via the tie break. Teresa Murphy led the way for them as she placed second overall. Look for Brunswick to challenge the top teams in the west for the state title on Saturday.

7. Hampden Academy
Pre: 6 Meet: EMR Class A Place: 2nd
Hampden Academy finished second to Brunswick in the most excruciating way as it went down to the infamous sixth runner tie breaker. Elizabeth Labun was their top finisher as she placed third overall. Look for them to bounce back in a big way at the state meet on Saturday.
8. Cape Elizabeth
Pre: UR Meet: WMR Class B Place: 2nd
Cape Elizabeth placed second in Class B at the WMR as they were led by Rhoen Fitak's fifth place finish. Look for Cape to challenge for a top three finish on Saturday.

9. Greely
Pre: UR Meet: WMR Class B Place: 3rd
Greely finally got Sandreuter back as they placed third to Freeport and Cape. Look for Greely to challenge for a top three finish on Saturday.

10. Yarmouth
Pre: 9 Meet: WMR Class B Place: 4th
Yarmouth placed fourth in Class B at the WMR as they were led by Caitlin Teare who placed fifth overall. Look for Yarmouth to contend for a top three finish on Saturday.

Team of the Week: MDI

Teams Knocking: South Portland, Windham, Lewiston, York, Maranacook

Girls Team Rankings Week 7

1. MDI
Pre: 1 Meet: PVC Championships Place: 1st
MDI easily defended their PVC title as they were led by Isabel Erickson's second place finish. They are the favorites to win the Eastern B Regional title on Saturday.

2. Falmouth
Pre: 3 Meet: WMC Championships Place: 1st
Falmouth took home the WMC Championship behind a brilliant race from Madeline Roberts who placed third overall. They are the slight favorite heading towards the Western A Regionals on Saturday.

3. Massabesic
Pre: 2 Meet: at Marshwood Place: 1st
Massabesic placed first on the tough Marshwood course last Friday as they were led by Angel Waters' first place finish. Look for Massabesic to challenge Falmouth for the Western A title on Saturday.

4. Bonny Eagle
Pre: 4 Meet: at Windham Place: 2nd
Bonny Eagle placed second to Windham as they were running without top runner Kaileigh Marston. Mary Szatkowski was the individual winner. Look for Bonny Eagle to challenge Massabesic and Falmouth for the Western A title.

5. Freeport
Pre: UR Meet: WMC Championships Place: 2nd
Freeport placed second at the WMC Championships as they were led by Sydney Ambrose as she placed fourth overall. Look for Freeport to contend for a top three finish at the Western B Championships this Saturday.

6. South Portland
Pre: 8 Meet: at Westbrook Place: 1st
South Portland got the victory at Westbrook despite running without number one runner Shannon Conley. Look for South Portland to contend for a top five finish at the Western A Regionals on Saturday.

7. Hampden Academy
Pre: UR Meet: KVAC Championships Place: 1st
Hampden Academy was somewhat of a surprise victor at the KVAC Championships as they were paced by Elizabeth Labun who placed sixth overall. They are the slight favorites heading towards the Eastern A Championships this Saturday.

8. Maranacook
Pre: UR Meet: KVAC Championships Place: 1st Class B
Maranacook won the Class B KVAC Championship as they were led by Hannah Depres as she placed eleventh overall. Look for Maranacook to contend for a top three finish at the Eastern B Championships this Saturday.

9. Yarmouth
Pre: 5 Meet: WMC Championships Place: 4th 
Yarmouth won their respective division, and placed fourth overall at the WMC Championships as they were led by Caitlin Teare who placed ninth overall (2nd in D2). Yarmouth is the favorite to win the Western B title on Saturday.

10. Brunswick
Pre: 9 Meet: KVAC Championships Place: 2nd Class A
Brunswick placed second in Class A behind Teresa Murphy's individual victory. Look for Brunswick to contend for the Eastern A Championship this Saturday.

Team of the Week: Hampden Academy

Teams Knocking: Windham, Cape Elizabeth, Greely, Camden, Lewiston, Mt. Ararat

Girls Team Rankings Week 6

1. MDI
Pre: 1 Meet: Hancock County Championships Place: 1st
MDI recorded a perfect score at the Hancock County Championships as they were led by individual winner Waylon Henggeler. Look for them to win once again at the PVC Championships.

2. Massabesic
Pre: 3 Meet: at Gorham Place: 1st
Massabesic was very impressive in their win at Gorham as their top five compiled an average 5k of 19:33. Massabesic heads to Sanford on Friday.

3. Falmouth
Pre: 2 Meet: at Greely Place: 1st
Falmouth was victorious once again at Greely as they were led by Madeline Roberts who placed second overall. Falmouth is the slight favorite going into the WMC Championships this Friday.

4. Bonny Eagle
Pre: 6 Meet: Home Place: 1st
Bonny Eagle won easily on their home course as they were led by Mary Szatkowski who placed first running a time of 18:35. Bonny Eagle heads to Windham on Friday.

5. Cape Elizabeth
Pre: 5 Meet: at Kennebunk Place: 1st
Cape Elizabeth continued their late season surge as they won at Kennebunk behind Rhoen Futiak who placed third overall. Look for Cape to challenge Falmouth at the WMC Championships.

6. Greely
Pre: 4 Meet: Home Place: 2nd
Greely ran without their top two runners as they placed second on their home course. Look for Greely to bounce back and contend for the win at the WMC Championships.

7. Yarmouth
Pre: 7 Meet: at Merriconeag Place: 4th
Yarmouth ran without several of their top runners at Merriconeag as they placed fourth. Expect Yarmouth to contend for the win at the WMC Championships.

8. South Portland
Pre: 8 Meet: at Scarborough Place: 1st
South Portland placed first at Scarborough behind first and second place finishes from Shannon Conley and Casey Loring. Look for South Portland to win at Westbrook on Friday.

9. Brunswick
Pre: UR Meet: Camden Hills Invitational Place: 1st
Brunswick placed first at the Camden Hills Invitational as they were led by Teresa Murphy's individual victory. Brunswick is the slight favorite heading into the KVAC Championships this Saturday.

10. Camden Hills
Pre: 10 Meet: Camden Hills Invitational Place: 2nd
Camden Hills placed second at their own invitational as they were led by Brittany Bowman who placed third overall. Look for Camden Hills to challenge for a top finish at the KVAC Championships

Team of the Week: Massabesic

Teams Knocking: Washburn, Hampden, Freeport, Windham, Washburn

Girls Team Rankings Week 4

1. MDI
Pre: 1 Meet: Sectional Invitational Place: 1st
MDI cruised to an easy victory at the Sectional Invitational behind strong runs from Waylon Henggeler and Isabel Erickson as they placed second and third respectively. MDI is the heavy favorite heading into the festival of Champions on Saturday.

2. Camden Hills
Pre: 2 Meet: at Cony Place: 1st
Camden Hills was victorious at Cony as they were led by Emma Trapani's impressive second place finish. Look for Camden to challenge MDI for the win at FOC on Saturday.

3. Greely
Pre: Meet: Manchester Invitational Place: 2nd (small schools race)
The Rangers placed second in the small schools race behind Kirstin Sandreuter's victory. They were also running without Eva Bates. Greely heads to Freeport this Friday.

4. Bonny Eagle
Pre: 4 Meet: at Noble Place: 1st
Bonny Eagle took home the victory at Noble as they were led by Mary Szatkowski's first place finish. Look for Bonny Eagle to challenge MDI and Camden Hills for the top spot at FOC.

5. Falmouth
Pre: 5 Meet: at Kittery Place: 1st
Falmouth picked up another victory this time at Kittery as Madeline Roberts was their top finisher placing second overall. Look for Falmouth to challenge for a top three finish at FOC on Saturday.

6. Massabesic
Pre: 7 Meet: Manchester Invitational Place: 5th (large schools race)
Massabesic placed fifth in the large schools race as they were led by Angel Waters who placed 14th overall. Look for Massabesic to contend for a top three finish at FOC.

7. Brunswick
Pre: 6 Meet: Home Place: 1st
Brunswick was victorious on their home course as their duo of Teresa Murphy and Tessa Cassidy led the way for them placing first and second respectively. Look for Brunswick to contend for a top five at FOC.

8. Washburn
Pre: 9 Meet: Sectional Invitational Place: 2nd
Washburn placed second to MDI at the sectional invitational. Carsyn Koch was their top runner as she took home the victory running 19:55. Look for Washburn to contend for a top ten finish at FOC on Saturday.

9. Orono
Pre: UR Meet: Sectional Invitational Place: 3rd
Orono was without their two of their top runners yet they still placed third at the Sectional Invitational and were only five points behind Washburn. Look for Orono to contend for a top ten finish at FOC.

10. Freeport
Pre: UR Meet: at Yarmouth Place: 1st
Freeport edged one of their top rivals in Yarmouth as Sydney Ambrose took home the victory. Freeport races on their home course on Friday.

Team of the Week: Greely

Teams Knocking: Lewiston, Yarmouth, Maranacook, Windham

Girls Team Rankings Week 3

1. MDI
Pre: 1 Meet: at Orono Place: 1st
MDI held off a feisty Orono squad by placing five runners in the top nine overall. Leading the way for them was Maggie Painter who covered the 2.76 mile course in 19:00.36. Look for MDI to win the Sectional Invitational on Saturday.

2. Camden Hills
Pre: 2 Meet: at Medomak Place: 1st
The absence of Brittany Bowman didn't faze Camden as they won at Medomak Valley in convincing fashion. Emma Trapani was the individual winner. Camden races at Cony on Friday.

3. Greely
Pre: 3 Meet: at Sacopee Place: 1st
The Rangers easily came out victorious despite running without Kirstin Sandreuter and Eva Bates. Look for Greely to challenge for a top finish at the Manchester Invitational this Saturday.

4. Bonny Eagle
Pre: 4 Meet: at South Portland Place: 1st
Bonny Eagle responded to a tough challenge from Massabesic as they held on for a ten point victory behind Mary Szatkowski's second place finish. Bonny Eagle races at Noble on Friday.

5. Falmouth
Pre: 5 Meet: Home Place: 1st
Falmouth showed why they are a serious threat in Class A after they took advantage of a depleted Yarmouth squad. Madeline Roberts led the way for them as she placed first overall. The Yachtsmen race at York on Friday.

6. Brunswick
Pre: 8 Meet: at Mt. Ararat Place: 1st
Brunswick easily dispatched rival Mt. Blue as they were led by Teresa Murphy and Tessa Cassidy who placed second and third respectively. Brunswick races on their home course this Thursday.

7. Massabesic
Pre: 6 Meet: at South Portland Place: 2nd
Massabesic placed second at South Portland behind Gabby Johnson's fifth place finish. Massabesic is host to four SMAA teams this Friday.

8. Maranacook
Pre: 6 Meet: at Leavitt Place: 2nd
Marnacook lost to Lewiston via the sixth runner tie breaker as they were led by Hannah Depres who won the race running a time of 22:03. Maranacook races at Cony on Friday.

9. Washburn
Pre: 9 Meet: All Aroostook Invite Place: 1st
Washburn easily outdistanced themselves from their top foes in the Aroostook county behind Carsyn Koch's first place finish. Washburn races at the Seacoast Invitational on Friday.

10. Yarmouth
Pre: 10 Meet: at Falmouth Place: 2nd
Yarmouth placed second at Falmouth as they were racing without many of their top runners due to illness. Yarmouth races on their home course this Friday.

Team of the Week: Bonny Eagle

Teams Knocking: Windham, Freeport, Hampden, Cape Elizabeth, Messalonskee

Girls Team Rankings Week 2

1. MDI
Previous: 1 Meet: Presque Isle Invitational Place: 1st
MDI won in dominating fashion at the Presque Isle invitational as they placed five runners in the top seven overall. Maggie Painter led the way with her first place finish. MDI races at Orono this Friday.

2. Camden Hills
Previous: 3 Meet: at Belfast Place: 1st
Camden Hills easily dispatched the seven other competing teams at Belfast as they were led by their duo of Emma Trapani and Brittany Bowman. They placed first and second respectively. Camden heads to Medomak Valley on Friday.

3. Greely
Previous: 2 Meet: at Yarmouth Place: 1st
The Rangers placed second at Yarmouth as they were without Kirstin Sandrueter and Eva Bates. They had a strong run from Kristina Smith who won running a time of 19:13 over the 2.8 mile course. Greely races at Sacopee Valley on Friday.

4. Bonny Eagle
Previous: 4 Meet: at McAuley Place: ?
Results have yet to be shown from Bonny Eagle's meet at McAuley last friday. This shouldn't affect their ranking for the time being. Bonny Eagle races at South Portland on Friday.

5. Falmouth
Previous: 6 Meet: at Fryeburg Place: 1st
Falmouth cruised to an easy victory at Fryeburg as they were led by Madeline Roberts who placed first overall. Falmouth hosts four WMC teams on Friday.

6. Maranacook
Previous: 5 Meet: at Leavitt Place: 1st
Maranacook held off a strong Lewistion squad for the win as they were led by Hannah Depres' individual victory. Maranacook heads to Leavitt on Friday.

7. Massabesic
Previous: 7 Meet: at Portland Place: 1st
Massabesic took home the victory at Portland as they were led by Gabby Johnson's individual victory. Massabesic heads South Portland on Friday.

8. Brunswick
Previous: 8 Meet: at Lawrence Place: 1st
The Dragons were victorious at Lawrence as they placed four runners in the top ten overall. Brunswick races at Mt. Ararat on Friday.

9. Washburn
Previous: UR Meet: Presque Isle Invitational Place: 2nd
Washburn finds themselves at the number nine spot after they placed second at the Presque Inivtational behind Carsyn Koch's fourth place finish.

10. Yarmouth 
Previous: UR Meet: at Lake Region Place: 2nd
Yarmouth placed second in a very competitive early season meet that saw the top three teams separated by two points. They were led by Caitlin and Ellie Teare who placed second and third respectively.

Team of the Week: MDI

Teams Knocking: Windham, Freeport, John Bapst, Hampden, Messalonskee, Cape Elizabeth

Girls Team Rankings Week 1

1. MDI

Previous: 1 Meet: Ellsworth Invitational Place: 1^st

MDI dominated the Ellsworth Invitational behind the runner up performance of Maggie Painter. MDI heads to the Presque Isle invitational on Saturday where they should go unchallenged.

2.       Greely

Previous: 2 Meet: Home Place: 1^st

The Rangers took advantage of their home course as they placed four runners in the top six overall. Kirstin Sandrueter took home the victory as she cruised to a fast time of 18:46. Greely heads to Lake Region on Friday.

3.       Camden Hills

Previous: 3 Meet: @ Winslow Place: 1^st

The Windjammers were victorious at Winslow behind the strong duo of Emily Trapani and Brittany Bowman. They placed second and third respectively. Camden heads to Belfast on Friday.

4.       Bonny Eagle

Previous: 4 Meet: SMAA Relays Place: 1^st

Bonny Eagle came out on top at the SMAA Relays behind Kialeigh Marston’s first place finish. She covered the 1.5 mile course in 9:41. Bonny Eagle heads to McCauley on Friday.

5.       Maranacook

Previous: UR Meet: Home Place: 1^st

Maranacook edged rival Brunswick by a score of 47-49 behind Hannah Depres’s third place finish. Maranacook heads to Lewiston on Friday.

6.       Falmouth

Previous: 7 Meet: @ Cape Place: 1^st

Falmouth topped rival Cape Elizabeth last Friday as they placed four runners in the top six overall. The Yachtsmen head to Fryeburg on Friday.

7.       Massabesic

Previous: 6 Meet: SMAA Relays Place: 2^nd

Massabesic placed second at the SMAA Relays as they were led by Gabby Johnson who placed sixth overall. Massabesic will race at Portland on Friday.

8.       Brunswick

Previous: 5 Meet: at Maranacook Place: 2^nd

Brunswick placed second at Maranacook as Teresa Murphy and Tessa Cassidy placed first and second overall. The Dragons race next Thursday at Lawrence.

9.       Mt. Ararat

Previous: 9 Meet: @ Maranacook Place: 3rd

Mt. Ararat placed third at Maranacook last Friday as they were paced by Kelly Lynch who placed fourth overall. Mt. Ararat heads to Lewiston next Friday.

10.   Messalonskee

Previous: UR Meet: @ Mt. Blue

Messalonskee narrowly edged host Mt. Blue as they were led by Olivia Poulin who placed second overall. They will head to Waterville next Friday.

Team of the Week: Maranacook

Teams Knocking: Hampden Academy, Cheverus, Washburn, Mt. Blue, South Portland, Freeport

Preseason Rankings: Girls Teams

1. MDI
   Last Year's Finish: 1^st Class B
   Top Returners: Maggie Painter, Olivia Erickson, Isabel Erickson, Nora Hubbell
   MDI returns their entire top five from a team that won the state championship last year. Painter is one of the individual favorites to win Class B and their depth is spectacular. They are the early favorite to take their third straight Class B title.
2. Greely
   Last Year's Finish: 4^th Class B
   Top Returners: Kirstin Sandrueter, Eva Bates, Kristina Smith
   Leading the Rangers this fall will be the individual favorite Kirstin Sandrueter who has had a fantastic year of running. Along with Eva Bates, and the addition of Kristina Smith from Poland, Greely forms one of the most formidable trios in the state. Look for them to make a run at MDI for the title in Class B.
3. Camden Hills
   Last Year's Finish: 2^nd Class B
   Top Returners: Brittany Bowman, Sam Morse, Jacqueline Russell, Willow Parker
   Camden Hills brings back front runner Brittany Bowman who is one of the early favorites to win in Class B. Camden also brings back a strong nucleus which includes Willow Parker who was one of the top runners in the state before injuries caused her to have a set back. Look for Camden Hills to challenge for a top three finish in Class B.
4. Bonny Eagle
   Last Year's Finish: 1^st Class A
   Top Returners: Mary Szatkowski, Kristen Glennie, Audrey Weyland
   Last year's Class A state champions bring back three of their top five including the early favorite to win the individual title, Mary Szatkowski. They are the early favorite to win the Class A state championship.
5. Brunswick
   Last Year's Finish: 4^th
   Top Returners: Tessa Cassidy, Tiffany Turner, Teresa Murphy
   Brunswick brings back one of the strongest trios in the state which makes them one of the favorites to win the Class A state title. Sophomore Tessa Cassidy is there number one returner as we saw her place ninth at the state meet last fall. If their four and five runners can step up, look for them to challenge Bonny Eagle for top gun in Class A.
6. Massabesic
   Last Year's Finish: 2^nd
   Top Returners: Gabby Johnson, Emily Wasina, Angel Waters
   Massabesic brings back one of the top runners in Class A in Gabby Johnson. Johnson placed tenth at the state meet last fall. Much of Massabesic's fate depends on their 2-5 runners. Emily Wasina was one of the top freshmen in the state. A year of training should make her even stronger. Massabesic should be in the running for a top three finish in Class A.
7. Falmouth
   Last Year's Finish: 5^th Class B
   Top Returners: Madeline Roberts, Vishva Nalamalapu, Alta Farrell
   This fall will start a new era for Falmouth as they made the move from Class B to Class A. Leading the way for the Yachtsmen will me Vishva Nalamalapu who placed 17^th at the state meet last year. Falmouth has very solid depth which will be key if they hope to make a run at a top three finish.
8. Yarmouth
   Last Year's Finish: 6^th Class B
   Top Returners: Caitlin Teare, Ellie Teare, Gabby Beaulieu
   Yarmouth brings back three of their top five, including sisters Caitlin and Ellie Teare. They lead a very young squad who hopes to make a run at a top five finish this year.
9. Mt Ararat
   Last Year's Finish: 7^th Class A
   Top Returners: Kelly Lynch, Olivia Swan, Emmie Cox
   Mt. Ararat brings back one of the top duos in the KVAC in Lynch and Swan as they hope to make a run at a top five finish in Class A. The development of their 3-5 runners will be critical if they hope to achieve that.
10. Freeport
    Last Year's Finish: 8^th Class B
    Top Returners: Elly Bengtsson, Nina Davenport, Bethanie Knighton
    Freeport will hope to improve upon their 8^th place finish last year as they bring back Elly Bengtsson and Nina Davenport who are amongst the top returners in the WMC this fall. Look for them to contend for a top five finish in Class B.

Knocking on the Door: Cheverus, Washburn, Marshwood, Windham, Hampden Academy

The Big Three Award

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

And the winner is…

MDI- Maggie Painter, Olivia Erickson, Waylon Henggeler

Maggie Painter, Olivia Erickson and Waylon Henggeler helped lead MDI to their second straight state title this fall. While Painter served as MDI’s number one runner, it was Erickson and Henggeler that made MDI so remarkably deep. These runners all placed in the top 20 at the state meet led by Painter who placed 11^th running a time of 20:13.61. Henggeler was right on her heels placing 12^th (20:1784) while Erickson was close behind placing 19^th (20:42.39). With all three of these girls returning, look for MDI to make another run at the state title next year.

2. Samantha Cox, Mary Szatkowski, Kristen Glennie Bonny Eagle
3. Kelly Lynch, Olivia Swan, Lauren McNett Mt. Ararat
4. Tessa Cassidy, Tiffany Tanner, Teresa Murphy Brunswick
5. Brittany Bowman, Emily Lopez, Hannah Brownawell Camden Hills

The Summer and Marissa Award

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

 

Summer: I was being sarcastic.

Marissa: So was I.

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

 

 

And the winner is….

 

Samantha Cox and Mary Szatkowski Bonny Eagle

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

 

2. Shannon Conley and Kiera Murray Cheverus

3. Kirstin Sandrueter and Eva Bates Greely

4. Charlotte Pierce and Katie LeBlanc Thornton Academy

5. Kylee Parker and Elizabeth Labun Hampden Academy

Week 9 Power Rankings: Girls Teams

1.      Bonny Eagle

Previous: 1

Meet: States

Place: 1^st Class A

Bonny Eagle took home the Class A title on Saturday as they placed four runners in the top 16 overall. They were led by Mary Szatkowski and Samantha Cox as they placed fourth and sixth respectively. Look for Bonny Eagle to contend for a top ten finish at the New England Championships.

2.      MDI

Previous: 3

Meet: States

Place: 1^st Class B

MDI won their second straight state title as they were led by Maggie Painter and Waylon Henggeler who placed 11^th and 12^th respectively. MDI’s 1-5 split was an astounding 34 seconds. A tight pack will help them place high at the New England Championships.

3.      Camden Hills

Previous: 2

Meet: States

Place: 2^nd Class B

The Windjammers placed second in Class B as they were led by Brittany Bowman’s third place finish. Look for Camden to contend for a top 15 finish at the New England Championships on Nov. 10^th.

4.      Massabesic

Previous: 4

Meet: States

Place: 2^nd Class A

Massabesic nabbed the runner up spot in Class A thanks to number six runner Marie Harrington as she broke the tie breaker between them and Cheverus. Jocelyn Acheson placed third overall running a time of 19:04.58. Look for Massabesic to contend for a top 15 finish at the New England Championships.

5.      Cheverus

Previous: 6

Meet: States

Place: 3^rd Class A

Cheverus just missed getting the runner up spot in Class A as they were led by Shannon Conley and Kiera Murray who placed fifth and seventh respectively. Look for the Stags to contend for a top 15 finish at the New England Championships.

6.      Waterville

Previous: 10

Meet: States

Place: 3^rd Class B

Bethanie Brown did what she does best, and Tiana Thomas ran to a 13^th place finish to help Waterville to a third place finish. Losing these two great runners next fall will be a huge hit, but expect them to rebound with two of the top freshmen in Class B.

7.      Greely

Previous: UR

Meet: States

Place: 4^th Class B

Greely’s duo of Kirstin Sandrueter and Eva Bates helped the Rangers garner a fourth place finish in Class B. Sandrueter and Bates placed second and fourth respectively. With their top five coming back next year, expect Greely to be one of the favorites in Class B.

8.      Brunswick

Previous: 9

Meet: States

Place: 4^th Class A

Brunswick placed fourth in Class A behind Tessa Cassidy’s ninth place finish. Teresa Murphy had a very strong race as well, as she placed 14^th. Expect Brunswick to be the favorite in the KVAC with their top five coming back next fall.

9.      Falmouth

Previous: 5

Meet: States

Place: 5^th Class B

Falmouth placed fifth in Class B as they were paced by Vishva Nalamalapu’s 17^th place finish. Geneva White also had a strong race as she placed 21^st overall. Look for Falmouth to be one of the top WMC teams next fall as they bring back three runners from their top five.

10. Washburn

Previous: UR

Meet: States

Place: 1^st Class C

Washburn took home the Class C state championship in dominating fashion as they were led by individual winner Carsyn Koch. Look for Washburn to be competitive at the New England Championships in two weeks.