Boys XC Individual Rankings: 20-17

20. Nick Eaton York

    SB: 17:35.6

    Eaton proved himself as a big time racer this fall as we saw him place 15^th at the Class B State Championships running a time of 17:46.8. Expect Eaton to contend with the top dogs of the WMC next fall.

    
    

19. Nick Shuckrow Winslow

    SB: 17:21.0

    Shuckrow had a breakout season this fall highlighted by his fifth place finish at the Class B Eastern Regional Championships as he ran a time of 17:37.07. Look for Shuckrow to contend for the Eastern B Regional title next fall.

    
    

18. Nathan MacKenzie Mt. Ararat

    SB: 17:46.6

    MacKenzie had a great Sophomore campaign as he was consistently Mt. Ararat's number two runner. His season was highlighted by his 16^th place finish at the Class A State Meet running a time of 17:46.6. Look for MacKenzie to be contend with the top runners of the KVAC next fall.

    
    

17. Ryan Washington Caribou

    SB: 17:43.98

    Washington was consistently the number three runner for a Caribou team that narrowly missed a runner up finish in Class B. Like many of the runners in this group, Washington proved himself as a big time racer as evidence to his 14^th place finish at the state meet running a time of 17:43.98. Look for Washington to contend for the with the top runners of the PVC next fall.

    
    

    
    

    

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The Henry Rowengartner Award

The Henry Rowengartner Award (Rookie of the Year)

This award goes to the top freshman in the state. In the movie Rookie of The Year, Henry Rowengartner (Thomas Ian Nicholas) led the Cubs to the World Series behind his stellar arm. Here’s the catch, he was only twelve. That’s right, a twelve year old who could throw 103 mph. It was a little rocky at first. The players in the club house didn’t enjoy his presence, and one of his best friends was very envious of him. With the help of Chet “The Rocket” Steadman (Gary Busey) Rowengartner quickly rose to fame, and the Cubs started their run towards the post season. In the final game against the Mets, Rowengartner re broke his arm as he headed out to warm up for the final inning. He didn’t have the firepower that he once had, and had to rely on his craftiness to get the Cubs to the World Series. He may go down as the best rookie of all time.

And the winner is…….




Dan Curts Ellsworth
Dan Curts had an amazing freshman campaign. Let’s look at some of his accomplishments; He placed third at the Class B state meet running a time of 16:28.60 which was good enough for him to qualify for the New England Championships in Vermont next Saturday. He placed eight at the Festival of Champions with a time of 16:46. His eight place finish at that meet is the highest finish ever as a freshman. Curts also won the freshmen two mile race at the Manchester Invitational running a time of 11:28 as he was 21 seconds ahead of the second place finisher. If Curts stays injury free for his career, he may go down as one of the greatest Ellsworth XC runners of all time which is truly remarkable if you look at the list of runners who have run there. Look for Curts to have an outstanding sophomore year as he will be right in the mix for the state title next year.

Rest of the Top Five
2. Josef Holt Andrews Telstar
Fastest 5k: 16:33.04
3. Will Shafer GNG
Fastest 5k: 17:08.07
4. Luis Maser Belfast
Fastest 5k: 17:22.04
5. Kelby Mace Maranacook
Fastest 5k: 17:49.34