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.
Boys Individual XC Power Rankings: Week One
"The SB Report" (click link to read the entire blog post)
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Eastman has already won his first two meets of the season. He set the course record at the Lake Region Invitational running 14:44, and he shook off a challenge from Jack Pierce to win at Merriconeag running a time of 16:07. He will be the favorite to win his third straight Class B title.
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Curts has been dominant in his first two meets of the season. He won handily at the MDI relays covering the 1.73 mile course in 8:56, and he won the Ellsworth invitational cruising to a time of 16:06.85. Expect Curts to challenge Eastman for top gun in Class B.
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Holt-Andrews had a fantastic season on the track as we saw him run times of 2:04/4:26/9:42. With Matt McClintock and Chase Brown gone Holt-Andrews will be the early favorite to take his first individual title in Class C this year.
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<>4.Jack Pierce Merriconeag
Place at States: 4th Class C 17:02.35
Pierce looks like he’s in top form as he ran 16:20 on his home course. His time was good enough for second overall behind Silas Eastman. Pierce will also be another favorite to take the Class C title this year.
5.Will Shafer GNG
Place at States: 20th Class B 17:50.34
Shafer got off to a good start this season as he cruised to an easy victory at Sacopee Valley running a time of 17:32. With Shafer’s talent and raw speed, look for him to be in contention in Class B this year.