The SB Report: Preseason Rankings: Boys Teams

2013 SB Report Blog Posts Series
Sam Bonsey

This fall at MaineTrackXC we will feature "The SB Report". "The SB Report" will feature power rankings of the top 10 girls & boys teams, as well as individuals in the state. The author of the blog Sam Bonsey, has contributed to MaineTrackXC in the past and we are glad we can share his thoughts on the 2012 XC season.  Bonsey is a former XC/track runner from Falmouth HS, and is currently a journalism student at the University of Maine. Check out his writing each week this fall.

 

Preseason Rankings: Boys  (Click to view full post)

 

  1. Cape Elizabeth
    Last Year's Finish: 1st Class B
    Top Returners: Liam Simpson, Peter Doane, Kyle Kennedy
    Cape Elizabeth brings back their entire top five which makes them the heavy favorite to defend their state title. Simpson and Doane form arguably the best duo in the state, and their 3-5 runners are good enough to be many teams number one or number two runners.

  2. Ellsworth
    Last Year's Finish: 3rd Class B
    Top Returners: Dan Curts, Robert Looker, Andy Beardsley
    Ellsworth brings back the top runner in the state in Dan Curts. He's the heavy favorite to win his second straight title. This isn't a one man show. Looker had a breakout season last fall as we saw him place sixth. With those two at the top, and strong 3-5 runners look for Ellsworth to challenge Cape Elizabeth for the title.

  3. Bangor
    Last Year's Finish: 4th Class A
    Top Returners: Jon Stanhope, Colin Glencross, Caleb Halvorson-Fried
    Depth is the reason why Bangor is the early favorite to take the Class A title. Jon Stanhope is their top returner as he should be in the running for the individual title. Glencross and Halvorson-Fried had great seasons last year, and should improve this fall.

  4. Falmouth
    Last Year's Finish: 2nd Class B
    Top Returners: Bryce Murdick, Spencer Brown, Scott Lambert
    Like Bangor, Falmouth is a team that has a lot of depth. Bryce Murdick is their top returner. He placed 11th at the state meet last fall. Look for him to be in contention for a top five finish this year. With their quality of depth look for the Yachtsmen to challenge Bangor for the state title.

  5. Scarborough
    Last Year's Finish: 3rd Class A
    Top Returners: Jacob Terry, Colin Tardiff, Ian Morris
    The Red Storm lose Robby Hall to graduation which will hurt them, but they return several runners who are capable of making another patented Scarborough title run. Jacob Terry is their top returner. Look for Scarborough to challenge Bangor and Falmouth for the Class A title.

 

 

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