Preseason Rankings: Girls Individuals

 

1 .Kirstin Sandrueter Greely

SB: 19:01 States 2013: 2nd Class B

 

Sandrueter is the top returner coming into the fall. She has shown that she's already fit with great performances at the Clam Festival and Beach to Beacon. She's the favorite to win her first xc title.

 

2 .Mary Szatkowski Bonny Eagle

SB: 19:07 States 2013: 4th Class A

 

The Bonny Eagle senior is the top returner in Class A after she finished fourth last fall. She also had a great year on the track as well as she placed second in the 3200 in June running 11:39. She's one of the many favorites to win the Class A title.

 

3.  Shannon Conley South Portland

SB: 18:57 States 2013: 5th Class A

 

Conley transferred from Cheverus to South Portland this year, and will be one of the favorites in the SMAA. She's shown she's already fit with her sub 40 performance at Beach to Beacon. She is also one of the favorites to win in Class A.

4. Aleta Looker Ellsworth

SB: 19:17 States 2013: 9th Class B

Looker was one of the most dominant runners in the state last fall which makes her a threat to win the Class B title. She also holds the second fastest 800 time in Maine history with a 2:14 clocking. Expect her to contend for the win in Class B.

5. Brittany Bowman Camden Hills

SB: 19:03 States 2013: 3rd Class B

Bowman had a tremendous season last fall as we saw her place third running a time of 19:19. The senior from Camden Hills should also be in contention to win the Class B title.

6. Carsyn Koch Washburn

SB: 19:06 States 2013: 1st Class C

Koch is one more state title away from beginning the only runner (along with Abbey Leonardi) to win four consecutive state titles. She is the top returner in Class C and should contend for a top fifteen finish at the New England championships.

 

7. Kiera Murray Cheverus

SB: 19:18 States 2013: 7th Class A

Murray will be one of the top SMAA returners this fall after she placed seventh at the state meet. Expect her to contend for a top five finish at states.

  

               8. Tessa Cassidy Brunswick

              SB: 19:40 States 2013: 9th Class A

 Cassidy was the top freshman in the state last fall as we saw her place ninth at the state meet. She's one of the favorites in the KVAC and a threat for a top five finish at states.

              9. Eva Bates Greely

              SB: 19:23 States 2013: 4th Class B

Bates emerged as one of the top runners in Class B last fall after her spectacular performance at the Manchester Invitational. Look for her to contend for a top five finish.

10. Maggie Painter MDI

SB: 19:19 States 2013: 11th Class B

Painter will be one of the top runners in the PVC this year. She had a tremendous year last fall as we saw her placed 11th at states. She should contend for a top five finish.

 

Knocking on the Door: Kristina Smith Poland, Abby Hersom Oceanside, Katie Leblanc Thornton, Teres Murphy Brunswick, Gabby Johnson Massabesic

The Alex Russo Award

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Previous Winners:

2011: Abbey Leonardi Kennebunk

 

And the winner is…

 

Bethanie Brown Waterville

This wasn’t a very hard decision. Bethanie Brown simply dominated every race she ran in this year. It was no surprise to see her burst on to the national scene after we saw her break multiple records on the track. Her highlight of the season came at the Festival of Champions where she ran a time of 17:56.69 setting a meet record despite muddy conditions. She lowered her personal best at Belfast by less than half a second at the state meet running a time of 17:56.32. Her time would have placed her 29^th in the boys race and would have been a scorer on every team besides Cape Elizabeth and Falmouth. She had a rare off race at the New England Championships, but look for her to rebound at the Footlocker Northeast Regional where a top ten finish, and a trip to Nationals, could very well be in store for her.

 

2. Erzsebet Nagy Lawrence 1^st in Class A SB: 18:50.27

3. Kirstin Sandrueter Greely 2^nd Class B SB: 19:01.19

4. Brittany Bowman Camden Hills 3^rd Class B SB:  19:03.83

5. Carsyn Koch Washburn 1^st Class C SB: 19:06.60

Week 9 Power Rankings: Girls Individuals

 

1.      Bethanie Brown Waterville

 

Previous: 1

Meet: States

Place: 1^st Class B

Time: 17:56.32

Brown captured her first xc title as she cruised to a time of 17:56.32. Her time was only eight seconds off the course record. Brown should be considered the favorite to win the New England Championships.

2.      Erzsebet Nagy Lawrence

Previous: 2

Meet: states

Place: 1^st Class A

Time: 18:50.87

Nagy won the Class A title as she clocked a brilliant time of 18:50.87. Her time was the second fastest of all classes. Look for Nagy to contend for a top ten finish at New Englands.

3.      Kirstin Sandrueter Greely

 

Previous: 6

Meet: States

Place: 2^nd Class B

Time: 19:01.19

Sandrueter was the runner up in Class B as she ran to a time of 19:01.19. Look for Sandrueter to contend for a top ten finish at New England’s.

4.      Nyajock Pan South Portland

Previous: 7

Meet: States

Place: 2^nd Class A

Time: 19:01.89

Pan got hot at the right time of the year as she nabbed the runner up spot in Class A running a time of 19:01. Look for Pan to contend for a top fifteen finish at New England's

5.      Brittany Bowman Camden Hills

Previous: 3

Meet: states

Place: 3^rd Class B

Time: 19:19.18

Bowman placed third in Class B as she ran to an impressive time of 19:19.18. Her low spot helped secure a runner up finish for Camden Hills as well. Look for Bowman to contend for a top fifteen finish at New England’s.

6.      Shannon Conley Cheverus

Previous: 8

Meet: States

Place: 5^th Class A

Time: 19:10.77

Conley placed fifth in Class A running a time of 19:10.77. Look for her to contend for a top 20 finish at the New England Championships.

7.      Aleta Looker Ellsworth

Previous: 3

Meet: States

Place: 9^{th Class B}

Time: 19:58.44

Looker placed ninth in Class B running a time of 19:58.44. With her fully healthy at New England’s look for her to contend for a top fifteen finish.

8.      Jocelyn Acheson Massabesic

Previous: UR

Meet: States

Place: 3^{rd Class A}

Time: 19:04.58

Acheson had a very strong race on Saturday as she placed third running a time of 19:04.58. Look for her to contend for a top 25 finish at New England’s.

9.      Carsyn Koch Washburn

Previous: UR

Meet: States

Place: 1^st Class C

Time: 19:30.56

Koch made it three-for-three on Saturday as she took home the Class C championship once again. Her time of 19:30.56 was the 11^th fastest of all classes. Look for her to contend for a top 25 finish at New England’s.

10. Kiera Murray

Previous: 8

Meet: States

Place: 7th Class A

Time: 19:26.51

Murray placed seventh in Class A running a fast time of 19:26.51. Look for Murray to contend for a top 25 finish at New England’s.

 

Runner of the Week: Bethanie Brown Waterville

 

Runners Knocking: Eva Bates Greely, Lily Koffman Orono, Samantha Cox Bonny Eagle, Mary Szatkowski Bonny Eagle, Kiera Murray Cheverus, Charlotte Pierce Thornton Academy

Week 8 Power Rankings: Girls Individuals

 

1.         Bethanie Brown Waterville

Previous: 1

Meet: EMR

Place: 1st Class B

Time: 18:46.11

Brown just continues to obliterate the competition every time she laces up her spikes. She cruised to a time of 18:46.11. If the weather is up to par, look for Brown to chase down the course record of 17:48.

2.         Erzsebet Nagy Lawrence

Previous: 2

Meet: EMR

Place: 1st Class A

Time: 20:10.33

Nagy has been dominant since she returned from her injury and Saturday was no different as she ran to a time of 20:10.33. She is the favorite to win her first Class A title on Saturday.

3.         Aleta Looker Ellsworth

Previous: 3

Meet: EMR

Place: 2^nd Class B

Time: 20:14.21

Looker placed second to Bethanie Brown at the Class B EMR running a time of 20:14.21. Her time was the third fastest of all classes. She looks like a lock to secure the runner up spot in Class B on Saturday.

4.          Brittany Bowman Camden Hills

Previous: 5

Meet: EMR

Place: 3^rd Class B

Time: 20:34.43

Bowman placed third at the Class B EMR running a time of 20:34.43. Look for Bowman to contend for a top three finish on Saturday.

5.         Maggie Painter MDI

Previous: 4

Meet: EMR

Place: DNC

Time: N/A

Painter didn’t race on Saturday, but that shouldn’t affect her ranking for the time being. Look for Painter to contend for a top three finish in Class B on Saturday.

6.          Kirstin Sandrueter Greely

Previous: 8

Meet: WMR

Place: 1^st Class B

Time: 19:57.60

Sandrueter cruised to a dominating victory at the Class B WMR as she ran a time of 19:57.60. Look for Sandrueter to contend for a top five finish this Saturday.

7.          Nyajock Pan South Portland

Previous: UR

Meet: WMR

Place: 1^st Class A

Time: 19:52.15

Pan came out victorious at the Class A WMR as she ran to a great time of 19:52.15. Look for her to contend for a top five finish in Class A on Saturday.

8.         Shannon Conley Cheverus

Previous: 9

Meet: WMR

Place: 3^rd Class A

Time: 20:07.14

Conley placed third in Class A at the WMR as she ran to a time of 20:07.14. Look for Conley to contend for a top five finish on Saturday.

9.         Charlotte Pierce Thornton Academy

Previous: 6

Meet: WMR

Place: 7^th

Time: 20:35.16

Pierce had an off race on Saturday as she placed seventh running a time of 20:35.16. Look for her to rebound this weekend and contend for a top five finish.

10.     Samantha Cox Bonny Eagle

Previous: 7

Meet: WMR

Place: 6ht Class A

Time: 20:27.23

Cox placed sixth in Class A at the WMR running a time of 20:27.23. Look for Cox to contend for a top ten finish this weekend.

 

Runner of the Week: Nyajock Pan South Portland

 

Runners Knocking: Katie LeBlanc Thornton Academy, Kiera Murray Cheverus, Lily Koffman Orono, Carloine Colan Maranacook, Eva Bates Greely, Kristina Smith Poland, Heather Evans York,  Abby Hersom Oceanside

Week 6 Power Rankings: Girls Individuals

1. Bethanie Brown Waterville
   
   
   
   Last Week: 1
   Meet: Mt. Blue Relays
   Place: DNC
   Time: N/A
   A college visit prohibited Brown from racing at the Mt. Blue Relays last Friday. Look for her to dominate at the KVAC Championships on Saturday.
2. Erzsebet Nagy Lawrence
   
   
   
   Last Week: 2
   Meet: Mt. Blue Relays
   Place: DNC
   Time: N/A
   Nagy opted not to run the Mt. Blue Relays on Friday to rest. Look for her to try and chase down Brown at the KVAC Championships.
3. Aleta Looker Ellsworth
   
   
   
   Last Week: 3
   Meet: Hancock County Championships
   Place: 1^st
   Time: 18:28
   Looker shook off a challenge from Maggie Painter to win the Hancock County Championships running a great time of 18:28. Look for her to win the PVC Championships this Saturday.
4. Brittany Bowman Camden Hills
   Last Week: 5
   Meet: Camden Hills Invite
   Place: 1^st
   Time: 19:44.48
   Bowman took advantage of her home course as she won in dominating fashion running a time of 19:44.48. Look for Bowman to contend for a top finish at the KVAC Championships.
5. Charlotte Pierce Thornton Academy
   Last Week: 6
   Meet: at Scarborough
   Place: 1^st
   Time: 18:59.41
   Pierce ran a great race at Scarborough as she broke 19 minutes on a very tough course. Look for her to win easily on her home course on Friday.
6. Samantha Cox Bonny Eagle
   Last Week: 4
   Meet: at Biddeford
   Place: 1^st
   Time: 20:29
   Cox shook off a challenge from Nyajock Pan as she ran to a fine time of 20:29 at Biddeford. Look for Cox to cruise to another victory at Gorham on Friday.
7. Kirstin Sandrueter Greely
   Last Week: 7
   Meet: Home
   Place: 1^st
   Time: 20:02
   Sandrueter cruised to a victory on her home course running a fine time of 20:02. Expect Sandrueter to win the WMC Championships at St. Joe's on Friday.
8. Maggie Painter MDI
   Last Week: 10
   Meet: Hancock County Championship
   Place: 2^nd
   Time: 18:40
   Painter took second to Aleta Looker at the Hancock County Championships running a time of 18:40. Look for her try to close the gap on Aleta Looker at the PVC Championships.
9. Carsyn Koch Washburn
   Last Week: 8
   Meet: at Houlton
   Place: 1^st
   Time: 18:41 (2.83 M)
   Koch dominated the field at Houlton as she cruised to a time of 18:41. Look for Koch to contend for a top finish at the PVC Championships.
10. Nyajcok Pan South Portland
    Last Week: UR
    Meet: at Biddeford
    Place: 2^nd
    Time: 20:36
    Pan provided a big challenge to Samantha Cox at Biddeford as she took second running a time of 20:36. Look for Pan to challenge for the win at Deering at Friday.

Runner of the Week: Charlotte Pierce Thornton Academy

Runners Knocking: Shannon Conley Cheverus, Kiera Murray Cheverus, Eva Bates Greely, Jocelyn Acheson Massabesic, Mary Szatkowski Bonny Eagle

Week 4 Power Rankings: Girls Individuals

1.      Bethanie Brown Waterville

Last Week: 1

Meet: at Cony

Place: 1^st

Time: 18:42.92

Brown destroyed the competition again at Cony as she ran a brilliant time of 18:42.92. She looks poised to take the title at the Festival of Champions, and perhaps make a run a Cassie Hintz’s course record time of 17:52.

 

 

 

 

 

2.      Erzsebet Nagy Lawrence

Last Week: 2

Meet: at MCI

Place: 1^st

Time: 20:02.91

Nagy looks to be in top form as she dominated the field at MCI running a time of 20:02.91. Her time was over two minutes ahead of the runner up. Look for Nagy to try and chase down Bethanie Brown at the Festival of Champions.

3.      Aleta Looker Ellsworth

Last Week: 3

Meet: at Manchester

Place: 1^st

Time: 19:17 Small School Race

What Looker has done the past couple of weeks has been absolutely spectacular. Her performance at the Manchester Invitational proved that she belongs with the top runners in New England. Look for her to contend for the runner up at FOC.

4.      Brittany Bowman Camden Hills

Last Week: 4

Meet: at Cony

Place: 2^nd

Time: 20:21.59

Bowman continues to perform at an elite level as she placed second to Bethanie Brown at Cony running a time of 20:21.59. Look for her to contend for the runner up at FOC.

5.      Charlotte Pierce Thornton Academy

Last Week: 5

Meet: at Marshwood

Place: 1^st

Time: 21:16

Pierce set the course record at Marshwood running a great time of 21:16. She was nearly 90 seconds ahead of the runner up. Look for her to contend for the runner up at FOC.

6.      Kirstin Sandrueter Greely

Last Week: 6

Meet: Manchester Invitational

Place: 2^nd

Time: 19:22

Sandrueter has continued to improve since her return from injury as she placed second to Aleta Looker in the Small School race running a fine time of 19:22. Sandrueter’s next race is on her home course on Oct. 5^th where she should win easily.

7.      Abby Hersom Oceanside

Last Week: 7

Meet: at Lincoln Academy

Place: 1^st

Time: 19:19

Hersom cruised to an easy victory at Lincoln Academy running a great time of 19:19. Look for Hersom to contend for a top five finish at FOC.

8.      Mary Szatkowski

Last Week: UR

Meet: at Kennebunk

Place: 1^st

Time: 18:16

Szatkowski took home the victory in a loaded SMAA meet at Kennebunk running a time of 18:16. Look for her to contend for a top ten finish at FOC.

9.      Samantha Cox Bonny Eagle

Last week: UR

Meet: at Kennebunk

Place: 2^nd

Time: 18:22

Cox placed second to her teammate at Kennebunk as she covered the 2.9 mile course in 18:22. Look for Cox to contend for a top five finish at FOC.

10. Shannon Conley Cheverus

Last Week: 9

Meet: at Kennebunk

Place: 3^rd

Time: 18:27

Conley placed third at Kennebunk running a time of 18:27. Look for Conley to contend for a top ten finish at FOC.

 

Runner of the Week: Mary Szatkowski Bonny Eagle

 

Runners Knocking on the Door:  Eva Bates Greely, Kiera Murray Cheverus, Carsyn Koch Washburn, Maggie Painter MDI, Nora Hubbell MDI, Nyajock Pan South Portland, Madeline Roberts Falmouth