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: Girls Individuals (Click to view full post)
1 .Kirstin Sandrueter Greely
SB: 19:01 States 2013: 2nd Class B
Sandrueter is the top returner coming into the fall. She has shown that she's already fit with great performances at the Clam Festival and Beach to Beacon. She's the favorite to win her first xc title.
2 .Mary Szatkowski Bonny Eagle
SB: 19:07 States 2013: 4th Class A
The Bonny Eagle senior is the top returner in Class A after she finished fourth last fall. She also had a great year on the track as well as she placed second in the 3200 in June running 11:39. She's one of the many favorites to win the Class A title.
3. Shannon Conley South Portland
SB: 18:57 States 2013: 5th Class A
Conley transferred from Cheverus to South Portland this year, and will be one of the favorites in the SMAA. She's shown she's already fit with her sub 40 performance at Beach to Beacon. She is also one of the favorites to win in Class A.
4. Aleta Looker Ellsworth
SB: 19:17 States 2013: 9th Class B
Looker was one of the most dominant runners in the state last fall which makes her a threat to win the Class B title. She also holds the second fastest 800 time in Maine history with a 2:14 clocking. Expect her to contend for the win in Class B.
5. Brittany Bowman Camden Hills
SB: 19:03 States 2013: 3rd Class B
Bowman had a tremendous season last fall as we saw her place third running a time of 19:19. The senior from Camden Hills should also be in contention to win the Class B title.