Championship season gets underway: WMC preview

WMC Conference Championships

 

Girls - Top Teams

 

Cape Elizabeth (#2 ranked) The Capers are once again undefeated in the state of Maine. The defending Western Maine champs will be looking to make it 3 titles in a row. Last year they scored an impressive 21 points, taking 2-3-4-5-7. While they may not repeat last year’s performance, they are the clear favorite to win. Cape is led by senior Emily Attwood, who is the favorite to win the individual title this year; if she wins it would be here 2nd WMC title.

 

Top 5 Runners

 

  1) Attwood, Emily 2010 18:36.00
  2) Nichols, Rachel 2012 19:37.00
  3) Barton, Kelsey 2011 19:44.00
  4) Doss, Hannah 2010 20:55.00
  5) Tierney, Catherine 2012 21:20.00

 

 

York (#6 ranked) The Wildcats have had a strong year, with their only losses coming at the hands of Cape who they have raced three times so far this year. York is led by Michaela Swiatek, who will be shooting for a top 5 finish.

 

 

 

Top 5 Runners

  1) Swiatek, Michaela 2012 20:05.00
  2) Boutin, Monique 2010 20:55.00
  3) Goyetche, Reaha 2010 21:21.00
  4) Boutin, Nina 0 21:42.00
  5) Eaton, Brianna 2012 22:04.00

 

 

 

Falmouth (Unranked) The Yachtswomen have been ranked in the top 10 this year, but fell out this week. They will be looking to rebound after an off day the Festival of Champions.  They have the advantage of racing on their home course this week.

 

 

 Top 5 Runners

  1) Morris, Erin 2010 20:49.00
  2) Parrish, Maggie 2011 21:11.50
  3) Palombo, Meg 2013 22:03.60
  4) Ryan, Molly 2013 22:09.00
  5) D'Alfonso, Francesca 2010 22:11.30

 

Top 15 Individuals

Rank Time Athlete Name Team C/O Date Meet
1. 18:36.00 Emily Attwood ME Cape Elizabeth High School 2010 09/04/2009 WMC - Cape, Greely, Fryeburg @ Freeport
*** MILESPLIT US FIRST TEAM ELITE 18:45.00 ***
2. 19:37.00 Rachel Nichols ME Cape Elizabeth High School 2012 09/25/2009 New Balance Ocean State Invitational
3. 19:44.00 Kelsey Barton ME Cape Elizabeth High School 2011 09/04/2009 WMC - Cape, Greely, Fryeburg @ Freeport
*** MILESPLIT US SECOND TEAM ELITE 19:45.00 ***
  4. 19:48.00 Kendra Lobley ME Poland Regional High School 2011 10/02/2009 WMC - Lake Region, Poland, Wells @ Freeport
  5. 20:05.00 Michaela Swiatek ME York High School 2012 09/25/2009 York, Marshwood @ Thornton Academy
  6. 20:49.00 Erin Morris ME Falmouth High School 2010 10/03/2009 Maine XC Festival of Champions
  7. 20:55.00 Hannah Doss ME Cape Elizabeth High School 2010 10/02/2009 WMC- NYA, Cape , Fryeburg, Waynflete, York @Greely
  8. 20:55.00 Monique Boutin ME York High School 2010 09/25/2009 York, Marshwood @ Thornton Academy
  9. 21:11.50 Maggie Parrish ME Falmouth High School 2011 10/03/2009 Maine XC Festival of Champions
  10. 21:19.60 Chloe Sarapas ME Yarmouth High School 2011 10/03/2009 Maine XC Festival of Champions
  11. 21:20.00 Catherine Tierney ME Cape Elizabeth High School 2012 10/02/2009 WMC- NYA, Cape , Fryeburg, Waynflete, York @Greely
  12. 21:21.00 Reaha Goyetche ME York High School 2010 10/02/2009 WMC- NYA, Cape , Fryeburg, Waynflete, York @Greely
  13. 21:31.00 Melissa Jacques ME Greely High School 2012 10/02/2009 WMC- NYA, Cape , Fryeburg, Waynflete, York @Greely
  14. 21:34.00 Mariah Staires ME Fryeburg Academy 2010 10/02/2009 WMC- NYA, Cape , Fryeburg, Waynflete, York @Greely
  15. 21:42.00 Caroline Blake ME Poland Regional High School 2010 10/02/2009 WMC - Lake Region, Poland, Wells @

 

 

 

Boys – Top Teams

The WMC championship is considered the top league in the state, and the rankings of the top teams give creed to that claim. With 4 of the top 9 teams in the latest MaineTrackXC fan/athlete poll, and a 5th team that has been ranked this year, there will be a lot of top talent toeing the line at Falmouth’s Community Park.

 

Greely (#2 ranked) The Rangers will be looking to make it three WMC titles in a row. Greely defeated #4 ranked Cape Elizabeth two weeks ago at Manchester. They are led by Logan Price, who is one of the favorites to contend for the individual title. The Rangers are the team favorite heading into the meet.

 

Top 5 Runners

 

  1) Price, Logan 2010 16:14.00
  2) McCauley, Mark 2010 16:22.00
  3) Johnston, Sam 2011 16:59.00
  4) Regan, Connor 2011 17:27.00
  5) Humphries, Sam 2011 17:34.00

 

 

Cape Elizabeth (#4 ranked) The Capers have their work cut out for them if they are going to win the title this fall. They fell to Greely at the Manchester invite two weeks ago, but will looking to go out at a smarter pace this time. Cape has been led most of the year by junior Reid Douty. They will need a strong race from the supporting cast to challenge Greely.

 

Top 5 Runners

 

  1) Douty, Reid 2011 17:02.00
  2) Brigham, Peter 2010 17:16.00
  3) Bottomley, Thomas 2012 17:23.00
  4) Ledman, Leo 2011 17:30.00
  5) Yokabaskas, Bobby 2010 18:16.00

 

 

Falmouth (#8 ranked) The Yachtsmen will be looking to challenge Cape & Greely on their home course this week. They finished 7th in the FOC last weekend, and are led by top individual Tim Follo, who will be looking for a top 3 finish. Falmouth relies on a tight pack from their 2-6 runners.

 

Top 5 Runners

 

  1) Follo, Tim 2012 16:44.20
  2) Hemphill, Eric 2010 17:50.30
  3) Edmonds, Thomas 2012 17:52.50
  4) McGrory, Conor 2012 18:06.00
  5) Swerdlow, Charlie 2010 18:08.00

 

 

York (#9 ranked) The Wildcats will be looking to break into the top 3 teams for the first time since 2005; York was 5th place last year. They are led by Alex Moser, who will be looking to capture his first WMC individual title. York has a strong pack behind Moser which will be the key to their success.

 

Top 5 Runners

 

  1) Moser, Alex 2009 16:04.70
  2) Herbein, Dan 2009 17:40.00
  3) Freeman, Silas 2011 17:42.00
  4) Waldman, Aaron 2010 17:43.00
  5) Palhof, Tristan 2009 17:44.00

 

Top 15 Individuals

Rank Time Athlete Name Team C/O Date Meet
1. 16:04.70 Alex Moser ME York High School 2009 10/03/2009 Maine XC Festival of Champions
2. 16:14.00 Logan Price ME Greely High School 2010 09/26/2009 Manchester Invitational
3. 16:22.00 Mark McCauley ME Greely High School 2010 09/04/2009 WMC - Cape, Greely, Fryeburg @ Freeport
*** MILESPLIT US SECOND TEAM ELITE 16:30.00 ***
  4. 16:44.20 Tim Follo ME Falmouth High School 2012 10/03/2009 Maine XC Festival of Champions
  5. 16:55.00 Silas Eastman ME Fryeburg Academy 2013 09/04/2009 WMC - Cape, Greely, Fryeburg @ Freeport
  6. 16:59.00 Sam Johnston ME Greely High School 2011 09/26/2009 Manchester Invitational
  7. 17:02.00 Reid Douty ME Cape Elizabeth High School 2011 09/04/2009 WMC - Cape, Greely, Fryeburg @ Freeport
  8. 17:16.00 Peter Brigham ME Cape Elizabeth High School 2010 09/26/2009 Manchester Invitational
  9. 17:23.00 Thomas Bottomley ME Cape Elizabeth High School 2012 09/26/2009 Manchester Invitational
  10. 17:27.00 Connor Regan ME Greely High School 2011 09/26/2009 Manchester Invitational
  11. 17:30.00 Leo Ledman ME Cape Elizabeth High School 2011 09/26/2009 Manchester Invitational
  12. 17:34.00 Sam Humphries ME Greely High School 2011 09/26/2009 Manchester Invitational
  13. 17:36.00 Kenedi Hall ME Fryeburg Academy 2010 09/11/2009 WMC - Traip, Wells @ Fryeburg
  14. 17:36.20 Ben Woodbury ME Yarmouth High School 2011 10/03/2009 Maine XC Festival of Champions
  15. 17:40.00 Dan Herbein ME York High School 2009 09/25/2009 York, Marshwood @ Thornton Academy