The SB Report Postseason Awards: The Alex Russo Award-Female Runner of Year

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.

 

The Alex Russo Award: Female Runner of Year  (Click to view full post)

 

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.