The Big Three Award (Male)

Best Male Trio in the State
Previous Winners
2012: Lewiston- Mohamed Barre, Mohamed Awil, Mohamed Mohamed (Isaiah Harris)
2011: Falmouth- Tim Follo, Thomas Edmonds, Jay Lesser
2010: Scarborough- Nick Morris, Tom Hague, Zach Brown

Ellsworth- Dan Curts, Brayden Beardsley, Robert Looker

The choice between Ellsworth and Cape Elizabeth for best trio in the state was incredibly tough to choose. Granted, Cape Elizabeth beat Ellsworth for their second straight Class B title, but Ellsworth's top end talent is slightly better than Cape's. Dan Curts was the leader for this team, but without the emergence of Brayden Beardsley, and the big time running ability of Robert Looker, Ellsworth wouldn't have been arguably the best team in the state this year. Curts, despite an injury to his hamstring, had a spectacular season on the trails, and isn't done yet. Beardsley became one of the states best runners after placing third in Class B at the state meet, and Looker showed he is capable of running in big time meets as evidence to his seventh place finish. Unfortunately, all three of these tremendous runners graduate next spring, but expect all of them to run fast times on the track this winter and spring.



2. Cape Elizabeth- Liam Simpson, Peter Doane, Mitch Morris

3. Mt. Blue- Josh Horne, Aaron Willingham, Dan Lesko

4. Lewiston- Isaiah Harris, Mohamed Awil, Mohamed Mohamed

5. Scarborough- Colin Tardiff, Jacob Terry, Andrew Sholl

The Cory and Shawn Award

Best Dynamic Duo

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




Josh Horne and Aaron Willingham Mt. Blue

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

2. Dan Curts and Brayden Beardsley Ellsworth

3. Liam Simpson and Peter Doane Cape Elizabeth

4. Isaiah Harris and Mohamed Awil Lewiston

5. Colin Tardiff and Jacob Terry Scarborough

The Matt Saracen Award

Most Improved Male Runner in the State
Previous Winners
2012: Josh Horne Mt. Blue
2011: Benson Worhtington Brunswick
2010: Harlow Ladd Messalonskee

1. Brayden Beardsley Ellsworth


SB: 16:03.29
Beardsley had a breakout year in his final season of xc as we saw him emerge as one of the top runners in Class B. He was very consistent all fall with performances such as his 13th place finish at the Festival of Champions where he ran a time of 16:26.58. He got even better once the post season started. He won the PVC Championships running a course record time of 16:51.1. The following week, he ran a personal best time at the Eastern B Regionals running 16:03.29, placing second to teammate Dan Curts. He had a spectacular race at the state meet as he placed third running 16:26.79. It was a tremendous way for this talented senior to go out, and be on the lookout this winter and spring as he hopes to run some fast times.




2. Dan Lesko Mt. Blue
SB: 16:38.03
Notable Performances: 11th at Class A States 17:20.19, 4th at KVAC Championships 17:18.5, 22nd at Festival of Champions 16:40.63

3. Logan Moses Messalonskee
SB: 16:30.78
Notable Performances: 8th at Class A States 17:15.21, 6th at Eastern A Regionals 16:30.78, 21st at Festival of Champions 16:38.62

4. Matt Toussaint Fort Kent
SB: 16:51.81
Notable Performances: 2nd at Class C States 17:15.75, 1st at Eastern C Regionals 16:51.81, 1st at PVC Championships (Class C) 17:07.25

5. Patrick Carty Fryeburg
SB: 16:56.20
Notable Performances: 14th at Class B States 17:38.51, 9th at WMC Championships 17:22.00, 24th at Manchester Invitational 17:15.00

Boys Individual Rankings Week 9

1. Josef Holt Andrews Telstar

Pre: 1 Meet: States Place: 1st Class C Time: 17:00.87
Holt-Andrews won his elusive first state title as he took it easy running a time of 17:00.87. His real season starts now as he looks to win the New England title and move towards clinching a spot at Footlocker Nationals.

2. Dan Curts Ellsworth

Pre: 2 Meet: States Place: 1st Class B Time: 16:09.22
Curts pulled away from Liam Simpson on Saturday as he cruised to the fastest time of all classes running 16:09.22. Rumor has it he may not run at New Englands in order to prepare for Footlocker Regionals. If he chooses to race, expect him to challenge Holt-Andrews this Saturday.

3. Josh Horne Mt. Blue

Pre: 3 Meet: States Place: 1st Class A Time: 16:43.79
Horne took the lead at the first mile and didn't look back as he went out in style winning the Class A state title his senior year. Look for Horne to challenge for a top ten finish at the New England Championships on Saturday.

4. Liam Simspon Cape Elizabeth
Pre: 4 Meet: States Place: 2nd Class B Time: 16:19.45
Simpson placed second to Dan Curts as he ran the second fastest time of all classes stopping the clock at 16:19.45. Look for Simspon to challenge for a top ten finish at New Englands.

5. Brayden Beardsley Ellsworth
Pre: 8 Meet: States Place: 3rd Class B Time: 16:26.79
Beardsley capped off a brilliant senior season on Saturday as he placed third running a fast time of 16:26.79. A top 25 finish at New Englands would be the icing on the cake for him.

6. Will Shafer GNG
Pre: 5 Meet: States Place: 4th Class B Time: 16:32.00
Shafer placed fourth in Class B as he ran a fast time of 16:32 lowering his personal best at Twin Brooks. Look for him to challenge for a top 25 finish at New Englands.

7. Peter Doane Cape Elizabeth
Pre: 10 Meet: States Place: 5th Class B Time: 16:37.64
Doane continued his late season surge as he placed fifth in Class B running a fast time of 16:37.64. A top 25 performance at New Englands could be in store for Doane as he hopes to lead Cape to a top finish.

8. Isaiah Harris Lewiston
Pre: UR Meet: States Place: 2nd Class A Time: 17:01.27
Harris used his excellent track speed to out kicked Caleb Lord of Hampden for the runner up spot in Class A as he posted a time of 17:01.27. Look for Harris to challenge for a top 30 finish at New Englands.

9. Ben Decker Yarmouth
Pre: UR Meet: States Place: 6th Class B Time: 16:54.28
Decker had a very impressive sixth place showing considering the fact he hasn't been running much due to his soccer schedule. If Yarmouth beats Greely this Wednesday, Decker won't likely race on Saturday.

10. Caleb Lord Hampden Academy
Pre: UR Meet: States Place: 3rd Class A Time: 17:01.93
Lord placed third in Class A as he was out kicked by Isaiah Harris. He ran a very solid time of 17:01.93. Look for Lord to challenge for a top 40 finish at New Englands.

Runner of the Week: Dan Curts Ellsworth

Runners Knocking: Robert Looker Ellsworth, Mitch Morris Cape, Mohamed Awil Lewiston, Chris Cote Waterville, Chandler Vincent Freeport, Jonathan Stanhope Bangor, ben Trapani Camden Hills