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.
Henry Rowengartner Award: Top Freshman Boys (Click to view full post)
Freshmen of the Year
Previous Winners
2012: Jesse Southard Gorham
2011: Spencer Brown Falmouth
2010: Dan Curts Ellsworth
1. John Hassett George Stevens Academy
SB: 17:24.16 Place at States: 5th Class C
Hassett shined in his first season on the trails as he continued to improve throughout even during the post season. He placed fifth at the Class C state championships running a time of 17:41.61. His time was the fastest of all freshmen regardless of Class. At the Eastern C Regional, he placed second to Matt Toussaint of Fort Kent running a personal best time of 17:24.16. At the Festival of Champions, Hassett placed 6th in the freshmen race running a time of 17:40.72. With another year of training under his belt, look for Hassett to make the next step in progressing towards in individual state championship next year.
2. Ben Breton Windham
SB: 16:43
Notable Performances: 32nd at Class A State Championship 18:01.22, 20th at Western A Regionals 17:47.97, 2nd in Freshmen race at FOC (63rd Overall) 17:22.73
3. Owen Concaugh Messalonskee
SB: 17:08.76
Notable Performances: 38th at Class A State Championship 18:09.11, 20th at Eastern A Regionals 17:22.98, 1st in Freshmen Race at FOC (49th overall) 17:09.76
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