Boys XC Individual Rankings: 6. Nate Madeira Greely

SB: 16:58.00
Place at Regionals: 3rd 17:16.24 Class B West
Place at States: 5th 17:10.53 Class B

The Sophomore from Greely had a breakout season last fall, as we saw him emerge as the number runner towards the end of the season. Madeira proved that he was a force to be reckoned with in the WMC after his fifth place finish in the Small School race at the Manchester Invitational. Madeira ran 17:00 that day. As the postseason rolled around, Madeira proved to everybody that he could thrive under pressure. At the Western Maine Regionals, he placed third running a time of 17:16.24. The following week at the state meet, Madeira led the Rangers to a runner up finish as he placed fifth overall running a time of 17:10.53. At the New England Championships Madeira ran a personal best time of 16:58 and placed 82nd overall. Look for Madeira to be a top three runner in the WMC next fall.

The Corey and Shawn Award

The Corey and Shawn Award is given to the best male dynamic duo in the State.

Previous Winners

2010: Jacob Brooks and Peter LePage Massabesic

Corey Matthews (Ben Savage) and Shawn Hunter (Rider Strong) ruled the TV sitcom Boy Meets World for seven amazing years. As each season progressed the dynamic duo continued to get funnier and wittier. In the show, Corey and Shawn were best friends their entire lives. They did everything together whether it was taking a test together or plotting a scheme on Minkus. Even though they were best friends, there were times where it looked like their friendship may come to a halt. In season three Corey wanted to use a video that he had done to turn in Shawn’s half brother. Shawn didn’t like the idea so he ruined the tape. They ended up getting in a fight in the middle of the hall way that was broken up by Jonathan Turner and Eli Williams. They solved their issues by the end of the episode when Shawn saves Corey from getting beaten up by Shawn’s half brother. Corey asks why Shawn why he would threaten to turn in Shawn’s brother since he was “family”. Shawn responds saying that "you don’t have to be blood to be family". They hit their peak in season five. It was right around Corey and Topanga’s break up and they both gave us some great comic relief. Corey Matthews and Shawn Hunter will be remembered as two of the greatest sitcom characters in history, and two of the greatest people that have touched my heart.

And the winner is......

Stefan Sandrueter and Nate Madeira Greely

Stefan Sandrueter and Nate Madeira formed the most formidable duo in the state as they led the Rangers to a runner up finish at the state meet. It was their high placing which gave Greely a point edge over Caribou for the runner up spot. Sandrueter had a great season highlighted obviously by his fourth place finish at the state meet. Madeira became the most improved runner in the WMC this fall after a great spring in which he ran 4:36 and 10:11 in the 1600 and the 3200, respectively, this year. This was Sandrueter's last season of cross country so it was only fitting that he went out with a great placing at the state meet. And look for Madeira to contend for a top three finish next year.

2. Benson Worthington and Jamie Ross Brunswick

3. Darryl Wilkinson and Thomas Salamone South Portland

4. Caleb Chapman and Ron Lund Caribou

5. Mohamed Barre and Mohamed Awil Lewiston

The Matt Saracen Award

The Matt Saracen Award is given to the most improved runner

Previous Winners

2010: Harlow Ladd Messalonskee

In the show Friday Night Lights, sophomore Matt Saracen (Zach Gilford) is forced into the starting quarterback position after QB1, Jason Street, gets paralyzed in the first game of the season. His job is a little rocky at first. Nobody in Texas, except for Coach Taylor, thinks that this 5’8” quarterback can lead Dillon to its first state title in a long time. Things get better for him though. His confidence in his passing game grows, and with the help of running back sensation Brian “Smash” Williams, Saracen leads Dillon to the state game where they eventually win on a game winning touchdown pass. In season two, Saracen turns into one of the better quarterbacks in Texas. Dillon fails to make the state game, but he has a great season despite some issues with “Smash” Williams. Saracen is an inspiration to many young players who want to play at the high school level in Texas.

And the winner is......

Benson Worthington Brunswick

SB: 16:45.57

Benson Worthington emerged as one of the top runners in Class A this year as evidence to his fourth place finish at the state meet this year. Some of his highlights include an 11^th place finish at the Festival of Champions where he ran a time of 17:12.08, and runner up finishes at the KVAC Championships, and the Eastern A Regional meet. Look for Worthington to translate his cross country success onto the track as he looks to perhaps follow in the foot steps of his former teammates Will Geoghegan and Liam Cassidy.

2. Nate Madeira Greely

SB: 16:58.00

3. Cam Nadeau Biddeford

SB: 16:37

4. Jon Stanhope Bangor

SB: 17:19.66

5. Jay Lesser Falmouth

SB: 17:30