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 8 Rankings: Boys (Click to view full post)
1. Cape Elizabeth
Pre: 1 Meet: WMR Class B Place: 1st
Cape Elizabeth showed why they are far and away the best in the west as they cruised to an easy win placing four runners in the top ten. They are the favorites to defend their Class B title on Saturday.
2. Lewiston
Pre: 2 Meet: EMR Class A Place: 1st
Lewiston looked very impressive in their win at regionals as their top five all clocked under 17 minutes. They are the favorites to win in Class A on Saturday.
3. Ellsworth
Pre: 3 Meet: EMR Class B Place: 1st
Ellsworth got a great return from Dan Curts and Brayden Beardsley ran the race of his life as they dominated the competition in Class B last Saturday. Look for them to challenge Cape for the B title on Saturday.
4. Scarborough
Pre: 4 Meet: WMR Class A Place: 1st
Scarborough fended off a tough challenge from Falmouth as they took home another regional title this weekend. Colin Tardiff led them with his second place finish. Look for them to challenge Lewiston for the A title on Saturday.
5. Falmouth
Pre: 6 Meet: WMR Class A Place: 2nd
Falmouth gave Scarborough a scare this weekend as they placed second behind Bryce Murdick's fifth place finsh. Look for Falmouth to challenge Lewiston and Scarborough for the A title on Saturday.
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