The SB Report: Week 5 Rankings: Girls Teams

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.

 

Week 5 Rankings: Girls  (Click to view full post)

 

1. MDI
Pre: 1 Meet: FOC Place: 1st
MDi showed they are the toughest team in the state by easily defeating the sixty plus teams at the Festival of Champions for the third straight year. Maggie Painter led the way for them as she placed fifth overall. Look for MDI to go unchallenged at the Hancock Invitational on Friday.

2. Falmouth
Pre: 5 Meet: FOC Place: 2nd
Falmouth showed they are the favorites in Class A after they placed second at the Festival of Champions as they were led by Madeline Roberts who placed 13th overall. Falmouth faces a tough challenge when they head to Greely on Friday.

3. Massabesic
Pre: 7 Meet: FOC Place: 5th
Massabesic placed fifth at FOC behind Gabby Johnson's 31st place finish. Massabesic races at Gorham on Friday.

4. Greely
Pre: 4 Meet: N/A Place: N/A
Greely hold the four spot for the time being as they head towards the post season with Kirstin Sandreuter leading the way. Greely hosts Falmouth on Friday.

5. Cape Elizabeth
Pre: UR Meet: FOC Place: 4th
Cape Elizabeth had a breakout race at the Festival of Champions as they were led by Rhoen Fiutak who placed 21st overall. Cape heads to Kennebunk on Friday.