Girls Class B Distance Preview

Kirstin Sandreuter of Greely will be one to watch in the mile and the two mile. Her anticipated match up against Aleta Looker of Ellsworth could be one for the ages.

800

Record: Abby Chapman Greely 2:15.28 2003

Aleta Looker of Ellsworth is the overwhelming favorite to take the 800 meter title on Monday as she currently holds the fastest time in the state regardless of class running 2:13.87 which is just off her own all-time Maine record. The Georgetown University commit should be able to win this event with relative ease, but expect her to try and chase down the record which is currently held by Abby Chapman of Greely who ran 2:15.28 back in 2003. Last week at the EMITL, Looker won the 800 by an astonishing fifteen seconds running a time of 2:20.88. Other runners to watch in this event include Hailey Petsinger of Cape Elizabeth.  She won the 800 at the WMC Championships running a time of 2:30.51. Expect her to challenge for the runner up spot. The 800 field isn’t remarkably deep, but Petsinger has two teammates in Hayle Doss and Eva Brysdon who could potentially give the Capers some extra points for the team competition if they can both place in the top eight. Other runners to watch for in this event will be Fern Morrison of Foxcroft, and Haley Steckler of Freeport.

Mile

Record: Bethanie Brown Waterville 5:00.31 2013

Bethanie Brown’s record will likely be safe this year, but the showdown between Kirstin Sandreuter of Greely and Aleta Looker of Ellsworth will be the most exciting race of the day tomorrow. Both runners have been on a tear this winter. Sandreuter comes into the meet with the second fastest time in Class B in 5:11.93. Last week at the WMC Championships, Sandreuter won both the mile and the two mile in league record times. The pace of the race could determine the victor as Looker has superior leg speed, but Sandreuter has the ability to grind out races. It will be interesting to see the diverse running styles between them. Heather Evans of York is another runner to watch in this event. She’s been one of the most consistent runners in the WMC this year, and with Looker and Sandreuter likely setting a fast pace, look for Evans to run a fast time as well. Other runners to watch will be Emily Mason of Greely, Brittany Bowman of Camden Hills and Anna Lastra of Fryeburg.

2 Mile

Record: Bethanie Brown Waterville 10:46.95

The aforementioned Kirstin Sandreuter of Greely should be able to win the two mile with relative ease. While she’s the overwhelming favorite, she might try to run a very fast time in order to get into one of the fastest heats at the New England Championships. She comes in with a season best time of 11:07.26. Aleta Looker comes into this race with the fourth fastest time in Class B in 11:54.65. Expect her to battle for second with runners such as Heather Evans of York, Brittany Bowman of Camden Hills and Hannah Austin of NYA. They all have broken the 12 minute barrier this winter, and will look to run even faster tomorrow. Other runners to watch for will be Emily Mason of Greely, Abby Hersom of Oceanside and Caroline Driscoll of MDI.

Foot Locker Nationals: A Feat Maine has Never Seen

        As a fan of high school running, I'm disappointed. As an aspiring journalist, I feel guilty, which is why right now, as I sit here barely unpacking my things from my latest class, I'm writing an emergency article on the most prestigious high school cross country meet in America. A combined eighty of the best runners in the country will lace up their spikes one last time in San Diego, California to decide who the best male and female runners in the country are. Three of these fortunate and amazing athletes happen to hail from Maine. 

One of the smallest states in the country. 

Yet, as I sit here angrily, searching the sports section of local newspapers, there have been few articles on the prominence of this rare feat. Tomorrow, Kirstin Sandreuter of Greely, Josef Holt of Telstar and Dan Curts of Ellsworth will all compete tomorrow in San Diego. Each of these runners managed to qualify for the Nationals after all placing in the top ten of their perspective races at the Footlocker Northeast Regional at Van Cortland Park in New York. Only twelve runners from Maine have ever qualified for Footlocker Nationals with Loui Luchini from Ellsworth, Ben True of Greely and Abbey Leonardi from Kennebunk all having made it twice. This year, Maine will have the most representatives its ever had. This feat tops a basketball player scoring forty points against a Class A team. It's more impressive than receiving All-American honors in Lacrosse. It's more prominent than winning the Fitzpatrick Award in Football. Which is why, with one day before the meet, I'm disgruntled by the lack of media coverage from local newspapers and media sources around the state.

A trip to San Diego was the icing on top of the brilliant career for Kirstin Sandreuter. She was far and away the most dominant runner in the state this fall. She took off from the start of the Class B state meet and dared anybody to run with her as she won her first cross country title by over a minute. At the New England Championships in Manchester, NH, she placed fourth running a personal best of 17 minutes, 48.6 seconds while earning All-New England honors in the process. At the Footlocker Regional's in New York, she captured the final position to qualify for Nationals as she placed tenth. Ten years ago, a fellow Greely Ranger qualified for Footlocker Nationals at the same meet. 

His name is Ben True

For Holt and Curts, top ten finishes from them were almost expected. That's how talented both of these runners are. Holt has been on a tear all season. He set the course record at the Festival of Champions running an incomprehensible time of 15 minutes, 6.92 seconds. His lone loss against Maine competition came at the Manchester Invitational where the aforementioned Curts edged Holt by four seconds. Both of them ran some of the fastest times that course had seen back in late September. In early November, Holt ran with the top runners in New England as he placed third at the New England Championships lowering his time at Manchester to 15:12.9, a time that even Ben True couldn't match during his senior season back in 2003. To qualify for Nationals, Holt placed fifth at the Regional's running 15:36.8. With his small town fame, and front running ability, comparisons to current Purdue star Matt McClintock have become inevitable. McClintock enjoyed the same success Holt has had this year. McClintock placed fifteenth at Nationals in 2011 earning the final All-American spot. Holt will be looking to better his performance tomorrow.


For Curts, he hasn't had the smooth ride Holt has enjoyed. He tore his hamstring at the Festival of Champions and was sidelined for nearly a month. He mustered up the courage to win the Class B state championships at Twinbrook's running the fastest time of all classes, 16 minutes, 9 seconds. With few speed workouts under his belt, he was still able to place sixth at the Footlocker Regional's running right behind Holt in 15:38.7. He will be looking to replicate the success that his current assistant coach Loui Luchini had at Nationals. In 1998, Luchini placed second to Jorge Torres. His place is the highest a Maine native has finished at Nationals. Curts may not have the ability to place second, but an All-American finish (Top 15) will be in his sights.

Tomorrow morning, these three amazing athletes will all toe the line for the final cross country race of their careers along with the best runners in the country. The girls race will start at 9:15 am Pacific time with boys race starting forty five minutes after. They have already cemented their abilities in the great history of Maine cross country, and will look to compare their talents against the best in a race that Olympians such as Kara Goucher, Galen Rupp, Dathan Ritzenhein, and Alan Webb have competed in. 



(Editors Note: I'd like to give a huge shout out to Derek Veilleux and his efforts with Milesplit. He has given me the rare opportunity to have some of my writing published on the site. As far as I know, Maine's Milesplit affiliate is the only source in the state that has generated buzz about this historic feat)

The Alex Russo Award

Female Runner of the Year
Previous Winners
2012: Bethanie Brown Waterville
2011: Abbey Leonardi Kennebunk

Kirstin Sandreuter Greely

SB: 17:48.60
Sandreuter was far and away the top female runner in the state this fall, as she won her first state title in dominating fashion. Remember, Sandreuter was sidelined for a few weeks due to injury, so her dominating performances after her comeback are even more impressive. She won the Manchester Invitational small schools race running a fast time of 18:59. Her time that day was the fifth fastest of all races. After her return, she had a spectacular performance at the Western B Regionals running the fastest time of all classes (19:02.02). At the state meet, she took the lead right from the start, and never looked back running an amazing time of 18:37.96 on the tough Twin Brook's course. Last week at New England's, Sandreuter had the race of her life as she placed fourth running a personal best time of 17:48.60 at Manchester. If she chooses to race at Footlocker, she should have an outside shot at a top ten finish, and make a trip to Nationals. Look for her to run some incredibly fast times in the winter and spring this year. 



2. Kialeigh Marston Bonny Eagle
SB: 18:42.94
The sophomore won her first xc state title two weeks ago running a time of 19:34.16. She also won the Festival of Champions running a time of 18:42.94. She will be the favorite to defend her title next fall.

3. Aleta Looker Ellsworth
SB: 18:54.85
Looker placed second at the Class B State meet running a time of 19:49.33. She dominated Eastern Maine this fall. She also placed third in the small schools race at Manchester running 19:23. 

4. Shannon Conley South Portland
SB: 18:59.21
Conley placed second to Kialeigh Marston at the Festival of Champions running a fantastic time of 18:59.21. She also placed second at the Class A state meet running a time of 19:40.75. Expect her to run some big times this winter and spring.

5. Carsyn Koch Washburn
SB: 19:15.15
Koch joined elusive company as she became only the second runner in Maine history to win four xc state individual titles joining Abbey Leonardi. She placed sixth at the Festival of Champions running a season best time of 19:15.15. 

Girls Individual Rankings Week 9

1. Kirstin Sandreuter Greely

Pre: 1 Meet: States Place: 1st Class B Time: 18:37.96
Sandreuter won her first xc state title as she won in dominating fashion running the fastest time of all classes (18:37.96). Look for Sandreuter to challenge for a top five finish at New Englands. 

2. Kaileigh Marston Bonny Eagle

Pre: 3 Meet: States Place: 1st Class A Time: 19:34.16
The sophomore from Bonny Eagle took home her first xc title as she pulled away from Shannon Conley during the final mile to run a time of 19:34.16. Expect Marston to challenge for a top ten finish at New Englands.

3. Aleta Looker Ellsworth

Pre: 2 Meet: States Place: 2nd Class B Time: 19:49.33
Looker held for a strong second place finish in Class B as she ran the third fastest time of all classes stopping the clock at 19:49.33. Expect Looker to challenge for a top ten finish at New Englands.

4. Shannon Conley South Portland
Pre: 10 Meet: States Place: 2nd Class A Time: 19:40.75
Conley capped off a brilliant high school career as she placed second in Class A running a time of 19:40.75. Expect Conley to challenge for a top fifteen finish at New Englands. 

5. Carsyn Koch Washburn
Pre: 7 Meet: States Place: 1st Class C Time: 20:24.79
Koch accomplished something only Abbey Leonardi has done by winning four straight xc titles on Saturday as she cruised to a time of 20:24.79. Look for Koch to challenge for a top twenty finish at New Englands.

6. Kiera Murray Cheverus
Pre: 9 Meet: States Place: 3rd Class A Time: 19:49.80
Murray placed third in Class A as she ran a fast time of 19:49.80. Look for Murray to challenge for a top 25 finish at New Englands.

7. Mary Szatkowski Bonny Eagle
Pre: 5 Meet: States Place: 4th Class A Time: 19:54.44
Szatkowski ran an impressive race as she placed fourth running a time of 19:54.44. Expect her to challenge for a top 25 finish at New Englands.

8. Isabel Erickson MDI
Pre: UR Meet: States Place: 3rd Class B Time: 20:13.38
Erickson ran a very smart race on Saturday as she nabbed third place in Class B running a time of 20:13.38. Look for Erickson to challenge for a top 30 finish at New Englands.

9. Gabrielle Johnson Massabesic
Pre: UR Meet: States Place: 5th Class A Time: 20:02.03
Johnson placed fifth in Class A as she ran a fast time of 20:02.03. Look for her to challenge for a top 40 finish at New Englands.

10. Hannah Austin NYA
Pre: UR Meet: States Place: 2nd Class C Time: 20:41.51
The junior from NYA placed second to Carsyn Koch as she ran a solid time of 20:41.51. Expect Austin to contend for a top 40 finish at New Englands.

Runner of the Week: Kirstin Sandreuter Greely

Runners Knocking: Tia Tardy Mattawanacook, Heather Evans York, Maddy Doyle Marshwood, Angel Waters Massabesic, Casey Loring South Portland, Elizabeth Labun Hampden Academy

Girls Individual Rankings Week 8

1. Kirstin Sandreuter Greely

Pre: 1 Meet: WMR Class B Place: 1st Time: 19:02.02
Sandreuter showed no ill-effects from her time off as she dominated the Western B regional running the fastest time of all classes (19:02.02). She's the heavy favorite to win the Class B title.

2. Aleta Looker Ellsworth

Pre: 3 Meet: EMR Class B Place: 1st Time: 18:54.85
Looker cruised to an easy win at the Eastern B regional running a fast time of 18:54.85. Look for her to challenge Sandreuter for the B title. 

3. Kialeigh Marston Bonny Eagle

Pre: 6 Meet: WMR Class A Place: 1st Time: 19:29.30
Marston was the individual victor at the Western A Regional as she posted the second fastest time of all classes running 19:29.30. She's the slight favorite in Class A going into Saturday.

4. Anne Guadalupi Cony
Pre: 9 Meet: EMR Class A Place: 1st Time: 19:05.73
Guadalupi won the Eastern A regional title as she posted the second fastest time of all classes running 19:05.73. Look for her to challenge for the win on Saturday.

5. Mary Szatkowski Bonny Eagle
Pre: 5 Meet: WMR Class A Place: 2nd Time: 19:38.35
Szatkowksi placed second to her teammate Marston at the Western A regional as she ran a fast time of 19:38.35. Look for Szatkowksi to challenge for a top three finish on Saturday.

6. Teresa Murphy Brunswick
Pre: 9 Meet: EMR Class A Place: 2nd Time: 19:26.57
Murphy was the runner up to Guadalupi on Saturday as she ran a solid time of 19:26.57. Look for Murphy to challenge for a top three finish this weekend. 

7. Carsyn Koch Washburn
Pre: 10 Meet: EMR Class C Place: 1st Time: 19:30.34
Koch dominated the Eastern C regional as she posted the fifth fastest time of all classes running a time of 19:30.34. Koch looks like the favorite in Class C once again.

8. Elizabeth Labun Hampden Academy
Pre: UR Meet: EMR Class A Place: 3rd Time: 19:32.85
Labun placed third at the Eastern A regional as she ran a fast time of 19:32.85. Look for her to challenge for a top five finish on Saturday.

9. Kiera Murray Cheverus
Pre: 6 Meet: WMR Class A Place:4th Time: 19:52.57
Murray placed fourth at the Western A regional as she broke the 20 minute barrier running a time of 19:52.57. Expect Murray to challenge for a top five finish on Saturday.

10. Shannon Conley South Portland
Pre: 2 Meet: WMR Class A Place: DNF Time: N/A
Conley wasn't able to finish on Saturday, but don't expect that to faze her as she looks to challenge for a top five finish at the state meet.

Runner of the Week: Kirstin Sandreuter Greely

Runners Knocking: Gabby Johnson Massabesic, Casey Loring South Portland, Heather Evans York, Isabel Erickson MDI, Abby Hersom Oceanside, Tessa Cassidy Brunswick

Girls Individual Rankings Week 7

1. Kirstin Sandreuter Greely

Pre: 1 Meet: WMC Championships Place: DNR Time: DNR
Sandreuter hasn't raced since the Manchester Invitational due to injury. Hopefully she can come back at full strength this weekend at the Western B Regionals.

2. Shannon Conley South Portland

Pre: 2 Meet: Idle Place: Idle Time: Idle
Conley chose not to race last weekend in order to gear up for the Western A Regionals. Look for her to contend for the individual victory.






3. Aleta Looker Ellsworth

Pre: 7 Meet: PVC Championships Place: 1st Time: 19:28.85
Looker dominated the competition at the PVC Championships as she cruised to a fast time of 19:28.85. Expect Looker to contend for the win at the Eastern B Regionals on Saturday.

4. Anne McKee Kents Hill
Pre: 4 Meet: ? Place: ? Time: ?
Despite not competing regularly against some of the top runners like Sandreuter and Conley, McKee is still considered one of the top runners in the state. Look for her to continue to run fast times this season.

5. Mary Szatkowski Bonny Eagle
Pre: 5 Meet: at Marshwood Place: 1st Time: 21:35
Szatkowski ran an impressive time of 21:35 on one of the toughest courses in the state in Marshwood. Look for Szatkowski to challenge Conley for the win at the Western A Regionals on Saturday.

6. Kialeigh Marston Bonny Eagle
Pre: 3 Meet: at Marshwood Place: Idle Time: Idle
Marston didn't run at her meet at Marshwood, but expect her to challenge for the win at the Western A Regionals on Saturday.

7. Teresa Murphy Brunswick
Pre: 9 Meet: KVAC Championships Place: 1st Time: 20:40
Murphy edged Anne Guadalupi by three seconds at the KVAC Championships running a fast time of 20:40.4. Murphy is the slight favorite to win the Eastern A Regional title on Saturday.

8. Kiera Murray Cheverus
Pre: 6 Meet: at Cheverus Place: 1st Time: 22:12
Murray won on her home course as she cruised to a time of 22:12. Look for Murray to challenge for a top three finish at the Western A Regional this Saturday.

9. Anne Guadalupi Cony
Pre: 8 Meet: KVAC Championships Place: 2nd Time: 20:43
Guadalupi placed second to Teresa Murphy as she ran a great time of 20:43. Look for Guadalupi to challenge for the individual victory at the Eastern A Regional on Saturday.

10. Heather Evans York
Pre: UR Meet: WMC Championships Place: 1st Time: 20:21
Evans won the WMC Championships running an impressive time of 20:21. Look for Evans to challenge for the win at the Western B Regionals on Saturday.

Runner of the Week: Teresa Murphy Brunswick

Runners Knocking: Hannah Austin NYA, Madeline Roberts Falmouth, Abby Hersom Oceanside, Carsyn Koch Washburn, Emma Trapani Camden Hills, Tessa Cassidy Brunswick, Brittany Bowman Camden Hills

Girls Individual Rankings Week 6

1. Kirstin Sandreuter Greely

Pre: 1 meet: Home Place: Idle Time: Idle
Sandreuter didn't race on her home course last Friday. She's the heavy favorite to win the WMC Championship this Friday.

2. Shannon Conley South Portland

Pre: 2 Meet: at Scarborough Place: 1st Time: 19:19.26
Conley dominated at Scarborough as she placed first running a time of 19:19.26. Her time was nearly a minute faster than the runner up. South Portland heads to Westbrook on Friday where Conley should win again.

3. Kialeigh Marston Bonny Eagle


Pre: 2 Meet: Home Place: Idle Time: Idle
Marston didn't compete on her home course last Friday. Look for her to contend for the win when Bonny Eagle heads to Windham on Friday.

4. Anne McKee Kents Hill
Pre: 4 Meet: at Kents Hill Place: 1st Time: 20:21
McKee cruised to an easy victory on her home course as her time of 20:21 was over four minutes ahead of the runner up finisher.

5. Mary Szatkowski Bonny Eagle
Pre: 6 Meet: Home Place: 1st Time: 18:35
Szatkowski established a new course record on her home course as she cruised to a fast time of 18:35. Look for her to contend for the win when Bonny Eagle heads to Windham.

6. Kiera Murray Cheverus
Pre: UR Meet: at Gorham Place: 1st Time: 18:28
Murray won easily at Gorham as she ran a fast time of 18:28. Look for her to win on her home course on Friday.

7. Aleta Looker Ellsworth
Pre: 5 Meet: Idle Place: Idle Time: Idle
Looker didn't compete at the Hancock County Championships last Friday. Expect her to come back in a big way at the PVC Championships on Saturday.

8. Anne Guadalupi Cony
Pre: 9 Meet: Mt. Blue Relays Place: 1st Time: 13:18
Guadalupi took home the victory at the Mt. Blue Relays as she cruised to a fast time of 13:18. Look for Guadalupi to contend for the win at the KVAC Championships this Saturday.

9. Teresa Murphy Brunswick
Pre: UR meet: Camden Hills Invitational Place: 1st Time: 20:07.53
Murphy was victorious at the Camden Hills Invite as she ran a fast time of 20:07.53. Expect Murphy to contend for the win at the KVAC Championships.

10. Carsyn Koch Washburn
Pre: 8 Meet: Idle Place: Idle Time: Idle
Koch didn't compete this week. Look for her to contend for the win at the PVC Championships this Saturday.

Runner of the Week: Shannon Conley South Portland

Runners Knocking:  Emma Trapani Camden Hills, Hannah Austin NYA, Madeline Roberts Falmouth, Tia Tardy Mattawanacook, Tessa Cassidy Brunswick, Brittany Bowman Camden, Abby Hersom Oceanside

Girls Individual Rankings Week 5

1. Kirstin Sandreuter Greely

Pre: 1 Meet: N/A Place: N/A Time: N/A
Greely was off this week which meant Kirstin Sandreuter had to sit back and watch while FOC unfolded. Expect her to come back in a big way this week on her home course.

2. Kialeigh Marston Bonny Eagle

Pre: UR Meet: FOC Place: 1st Time: 18:42.94
I've made the mistake of overlooking  Kialeigh Marston this season, and it showed how wrong I was when she won the Festival of Champions on Saturday running a time of 18:42. She's had a spectacular season and is a legitimate threat to win the Class A championship.

3. Shannon Conley South Portland

Pre: 3 Meet: FOC Place: 2nd Time: 18:59.21
Conley had a great race on Saturday as she placed second to Marston breaking the elusive 19 minute barrier in 18 minutes, 59.21 seconds. Look for Conley to run a fast time at Scarborough this Friday.

4. Anne McKee Kents Hill
Pre: 4 Meet: FOC Place: 3rd Time: 18:59.40
McKee had a spectacular race at FOC placing third running a time of 18:59.40. Time will tell when she races again, but for now she's shown the ability to run with the top runners in Maine.

5. Aleta Looker Ellsworth
Pre: 2 Meet: FOC Place: 4th Time: 19:01.13
Looker was the top Class B finisher on Saturday as she placed fourth running a time of 19:01.13. Expect Looker to challenge for the win at the Hancock County Championships on Friday.

6. Mary Szatkowski Bonny Eagle
Pre: 5 Meet: FOC Place: N/A Time: N/A
Szatkowski had to miss the Festival of Champions due to taking the SATs. Look for Szatkowski to challenge her teammate Kialeigh Marston on her home course this Friday.

7. Maggie Painter MDI
Pre: UR Meet: FOC Place: 5th Time: 19:05.74
Painter showed her true grit as she placed fifth at FOC running a great time of 19:05.74. Look for her to challenge Aleta Looker at the Hancock County Championships this Friday.

8. Carsyn Koch Washburn
Pre: 9 Meet: FOC Place: 6th Time: 19:15.15
Koch was the top Class C finisher on Saturday as she placed sixth overall running a time of 19:15.15. Look for her to contend for the win at the Hancock County Championships this Friday.

9. Anne Guadalupi Cony
Pre: 6 Meet: FOC Place: 8th Time: 19:21.39
Guadalupi was very impressive in the freshmen race as her 19:21 solo effort was good enough for the 8th fastest time on Saturday. Look for Guadalupi to challenge for the win at the Mt. Blue Relays on Friday.

10. Casey Loring South Portland
Pre: UR Meet: FOC Place: 7th Time: 19:15.80
Loring placed seventh at FOC running a great time of 19:15.80. Look for Loring to run a fast time at Scarborough on Friday.

Runner of the Week: Kialeigh Marston Bonny Eagle

Runners Knocking: Emma Trapani Camden Hills, Hannah Austin NYA, Teresa Murphy Mt. Ararat, Madeline Roberts Falmouth, Tia Tardy Mattawanacook, Tessa Cassidy Brunswick

Girls Individual Rankings Week 4

1. Kirstin Sandreuter Greely


Pre: 1 Meet: Manchester Invitational Place: 1st Time: 18:59
Sandreuter avenged last year's loss to Aleta Looker by pulling out a fourteen second victory in the small schools race. Greely heads to Freeport on Friday where she should go unchallenged.

2. Aleta Looker Ellsworth

Pre: 2 Meet: Manchester Invitational Place: 3rd Time: 19:23
Looker had a very strong race at the Manchester Invitational placing third running a time of 19:23. Looker will be one of the many favorites to win at the Festival of Champions this Saturday.

3. Shannon Conley South Portland

Pre: 3 Meet: at Sanford Place: ? Time: ?
Results from the meet at Sanford have yet to come out, but Conley still deserves to be in the discussion as the top runner in the state. She is also a threat to win the Festival of Champions on Saturday.

4. Anne McKee Kents Hill
Pre: UR Meet: Manchester Invitational Place: 4th Time: 19:31
McKee proved on Saturday that she belongs in the discussion as one of the top runners in the state after her 19:31 performance. Look for her to mix it up with the top girls this Saturday at FOC.

5. Mary Szatkowski Bonny Eagle
Pre: 5 Meet: at Noble Place: 1st Time: 19:17
Szatkowski pulled out a four second victory over teammate Kialeigh Marston running a time of 19:17. Look for Szatkowski to contend for a top spot at FOC.

6. Anne Guadalupi Cony
Pre: 10 Meet: at Cony Place: 1st Time: 20:51
Guadalupi used her home course to her advantage as she outdistanced herself from Emma Trapani of Camden Hills to run a time of 20:51. She's the early favorite to win the freshmen race at FOC.

7. Kiera Murray Cheverus
Pre: 6 Meet: at Noble Place: 3rd Time: 19:21
Murray placed third at Noble last Friday running a fast time of 19:21. Look for Murray to contend for a top five finish at FOC on Saturday.

8. Emma Trapani Camden Hills
Pre: 4 Meet: at Cony Place: 2nd Time: 21:21
Trapani placed second to Anne Guadalupi of Cony on Friday as she ran a solid time of 21:21. These two will face off once again in the freshmen race at FOC on Saturday.

9. Carsyn Koch Washburn
Pre: 9 Meet: Sectional Invitational Place: 1st Time: 19:55
Koch was very impressive in her win at the Sectional Invitational as she cruised to course record time of 19:55. Look for Koch to contend for a top five finish at FOC on Saturday.

10. Angel Waters Massabesic
Pre: 10 Meet: Manchester Invitational Place: 14th Time: 20:16
Waters had a very impressive race in the large school 5k as she placed fourteenth running a time of 20:16. Look for her to contend for a top ten finish at FOC on Saturday.

Runner of the Week: Kirstin Sandreuter Greely

Runners Knocking: Krisitna Smith Greely, Maggie Painter MDI, Tia Tardy Mattawanacook, Isabel Erickson MDI, Sydney Ambrose Freeport, Caitlin Teare Yarmouth, Ellie Teare Yarmouth, Heather Evans York, Madeline Roberts Falmouth, Elizabeth Labun Hampden, Brittany Bowman Camden Hills

Girls Individual Rankings Week 3

1. Kirstin Sandreuter Greely
Pre: 1 Meet: at Sacopee Place: N/A Time: N/A

Sandreuter will get her chance to show New England what she's capable of when Greely heads to the Manchester Invitational on Saturday. Last year at Manchester she placed second to Aleta Looker in the Small Schools race. Look for her to challenge for the win.

2. Aleta Looker Ellsworth
Pre: 2 Meet: at GSA Place: 1st Time: 18:10 (3 miles)

Looker simply dominated at GSA as her time of 18:10 was three minutes ahead of the runner up. Expect Looker to also challenge for a top finish at the Manchester Invitational on Saturday.

3. Shannon Conley South Portland
Pre: 3 Meet: Home Place: 1st Time: 16:50 (2.71 M)

Conley pulled away from Mary Szatkowski of Bonny Eagle as she covered the 2.71 mile course in 16:50. Look for her to win again when South Portland heads to Sanford on Friday.

4. Emma Trapani Camden Hills
Pre: 7 Meet: at Medomak Valley Place: 1st Time: 20:04
Trapani continues to impress as the freshman was victorious once again as she pulled away from Oceanside's Abby Hersom for a 23 second victory. Look for her to run a fast time when Camden heads to Belfast on Friday.

5. Mary Szatkowski Bonny Eagle
Pre: 5 Meet: at South Portland Place: 2nd Time: 17:01
Szatkowski placed second to Shannon Conley of South Portland as she ran a fast time of 17:01 over the 2.71 mile course. She will face off against Kiera Murray of Cheverus on Friday.

6. Kiera Murray Cheverus
Pre: 6 Meet: at Westbrook Place: 1st Time: 20:19
Murray took home the victory at Westbrook as her time of 20:19 was nearly a minute ahead of the runner up. Murray faces a tough challenge when she races against Mary Szatkowski on Friday.

7. Tia Tardy Mattawanacook
Pre: UR Meet: at Orono Place: 1st Time: 18:46 (2.76 M)
Tardy was a surprise victor at Orono as she took down to of the top runners in her region in Lily Koffman of Orono and Maggie Painter of MDI. She looks like a threat to win the Class C title this fall.

8. Kristina Smith Greely
Pre: 8 Meet: at Sacopee Place: 1st Time: 21:23
Smith pulled out a six second victory over York's Heather Evans last Friday. Look for her to contend for a top finish at the Manchester Invitational.

9. Carsyn Koch Washburn
Pre: UR Meet: All Aroostook Selection Place: 1st Time: 21:05
Koch notched another victory this season as she cruised to a time of 21:05 at the All Aroostook Selection meet. 

10. Anne Guadalupi Cony
Pre: UR Meet: at Mt. Ararat Place: 1st Time: 20:49
Guadalupi fended off a big challenge from Teresa Murphy of Brunswick as she clocked in a fast time of 20:49 at Mt. Ararat. She will receive a tough challenge from Emma Trapani of Camden Hills on Friday.

Runner of the Week: Emma Trapani Camden Hills

Runners Knocking: Maggie Painter MDI, Lily Koffman Orono, Anne McKee Kents Hill, Tessa Cassidy Brunswick, Abby Hersom Oceanside, Heather Evans York, Madeline Roberts Falmouth, Casey Loring South Portland

Girls Individual Rankings Week 2

1. Kirstin Sandreuter Greely

Pre: 1 Meet: at LR Place: DNR Time: DNR
Sandreuter got some well deserved rest this weekend as she watched her teammate Kristina Smith take the win at Lake Region. Look for Sandreuter to go unchallenged at Sacopee Valley on Friday.

2. Aleta Looker Ellsworth

Pre: 2 Meet: N/A Place: N/A Time: N/A
Ellsworth didn't race this weekend which gave Aleta Looker some extra time to rest for the upcoming meets. Ellsworth races at Blue Hill on Friday where Looker should be the overwhelming favorite.

3. Shannon Conley South Portland

Pre: 3 Meet: N/A Place: N/A Time: N/A
South Portland's meet last Friday was cancelled due to inclement weather. Don't expect that to faze Conley this week when South Portland competes at Bonny Eagle on Friday.

4. Maggie Painter MDI
Pre: 6 Meet: PI Invitational Place: 1st Time: 19:49
Painter outdistanced herself from her teammates as she ran a fast time of 19:49 at the Presque Isle invitational. MDI heads to Orono on Friday where Painter will be the heavy favorite.

5. Mary Szatkowski Bonny Eagle
Pre: 4 Meet: N/A Place: N/A Time: N/A
Bonny Eagle's meet was also a victim of the unfortunate weather last Friday. Szatkowski faces a big challenge this Friday where she will face off against Shannon Conley at South Portland.

6. Kiera Murray Cheverus
Pre: 5 Meet: N/A Place: N/A Time: N/A
Murray was another one of the handful of SMAA runners who didn't compete last Friday due to the weather. Look for her to challenge for the win when Cheverus heads to Westbrook on Friday.

7. Emma Trapani Camden Hills
Pre: 10 Meet: at Belfast Place: 1st Time: 20:13
The freshman from Camden has been dominant since she set foot on the trails as she notched another victory running a fast time of 20:13 at Belfast. Look for her to get a challenge from Abby Hersom of Oceanside when Camden heads to Medomak on Friday.

8. Kristina Smith Greely
Pre: UR Meet: at LR Place: 1st Time: 19:43
Smith held off a challenge from Yarmouth's Caitlin Teare to notch her first victory of the season covering the 2.8 mile course in 19:43. She will face another top runner in the WMC in Heather Evans of York when Greely heads to Sacopee on Friday.

9. Gabby Johnson Massabesic
Pre: UR Meet: at Portland Place: 1st Time: 20:08
Johnson came out victorious in a muddy run at Portland running a fast time of 20:08. She will face some of the top SMAA runners at South Portland on Friday.

10. Brittany Bowman Camden Hills
Pre: UR Meet: at Belfast Place: 2nd Time: 20:53
Bowman placed second to her aforementioned teammate Emma Trapani running a solid time of 20:53. Look for her to challenge for the win at Medomak Valley

Runner of the Week: Maggie Painter MDI

Runners Knocking: Tessa Cassidy Brunswick, Teresa Murphy Brunswick, Anne McKee Kents Hill, Abby Hersom Oceanside, Lily Koffman Orono, Caitlin Teare Yarmouth, Elizabeth Labun Hampden, Heather Evans York, Eva Bates Greely