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.
Matt Saracen Award for Most Improved Male Runner (Click to view full post)
Most Improved Male Runner in the State
Previous Winners
2012: Josh Horne Mt. Blue
2011: Benson Worhtington Brunswick
2010: Harlow Ladd Messalonskee
1. Brayden Beardsley Ellsworth
SB: 16:03.29
Beardsley had a breakout year in his final season of xc as we saw him emerge as one of the top runners in Class B. He was very consistent all fall with performances such as his 13th place finish at the Festival of Champions where he ran a time of 16:26.58. He got even better once the post season started. He won the PVC Championships running a course record time of 16:51.1. The following week, he ran a personal best time at the Eastern B Regionals running 16:03.29, placing second to teammate Dan Curts. He had a spectacular race at the state meet as he placed third running 16:26.79. It was a tremendous way for this talented senior to go out, and be on the lookout this winter and spring as he hopes to run some fast times.
2. Dan Lesko Mt. Blue
SB: 16:38.03
Notable Performances: 11th at Class A States 17:20.19, 4th at KVAC Championships 17:18.5, 22nd at Festival of Champions 16:40.63
3. Logan Moses Messalonskee
SB: 16:30.78
Notable Performances: 8th at Class A States 17:15.21, 6th at Eastern A Regionals 16:30.78, 21st at Festival of Champions 16:38.62
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