Massabesic has established itself as one of the finest xc porgrams in the state over the last 7 years. During that time the Mustangs have finished as the Class A runner-up three times, finished in third place 3 other times, and then of course you have the 4th place finish from the 2007 state meet, where they seemingly had the school's first state title but because twp of their runners crossed the line holding hands they were DQ'd. The only thing missing from the trophy case is a state title, and 2014 could be the year Massabesic wins the coveted title.
Last year Massabesic was the state runner-up and from that team they have 5 of the 6 finishers from that squad back. Leading the way is senior Gabby Johnson who finished 5th last year, she will be backed up by a trio of juniors, Emily Wasina (29th), Maquilla Dimasrantonio (30th) & Rochelle Morrsion (35th). Sophomore Olivia Ducharme (46th) is another expected to compete for a top 5 spot.
Depth shouldn't be a problem for the Mustangs, "The girls have added depth with some new runners who should help us out once they learn how to run a cross-country race." Coach Crepeau.
"Training has been fantastic the kids have come in i great shape and ready to work. They surpassed our training expectations at this time." Crepeau said of his team's early season fitness. The team backed that statement up with a win at the recent SMAA Relays where Massbesic won by 5 seconds.
The Class A title is up for grabs this fall, and this could be the year the Mustangs breakthrough to the top, stay tuned for a great 2014 season.
Coach Crepeau Says...
"I think we will have a close top 7 in terms of how far they are from each other by the end of the season. Some very good depth as well."
2014 Returner's Top Times
| 2 | Massabesic High School (ME) | 175 | ||
| 1) Gabby Johnson | 19:52.07 | 11 | ||
| 2) Maquila Dimasrantonio | 20:24.00 | 27 | ||
| 3) Olivia Ducharme | 20:33.50 | 34 | ||
| 4) Emily Wasina | 20:39.01 | 39 | ||
| 5) Rochelle Morrison | 21:15.20 | 64 | ||
| Average Time: 20:32.76 Total Time: 1:42:43.78 1-5 Split: 1:23.13 | ||||
| 6) Brianna Drew | 22:36.00 | 150 | ||
| 7) Autumn Nostrom | 23:07.67 | 195 | ||
| Girls 1,600 Meter Run | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30.73 | Johnson, Gabby | Southwesterns | 2014-05-31 |
| 5:47.00 | Wasina, Emily | SMAA Girls: Massabesic, McAuley, Portland, Westbrook @ Bonny Eag | 2014-05-19 |
| 5:57.27 | Drew, Brianna | Southwesterns | 2014-05-31 |
| 6:08.49 | Saucier, Hope | Southwesterns | 2014-05-31 |
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Girls 3,200 Meter Run |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 11:49.64 | Johnson, Gabby | New England Championship | 2014-06-14 |
| 12:32.88 | Wasina, Emily | Southwesterns | 2014-05-31 |
| 13:07.99 | Drew, Brianna | Southwesterns | 2014-05-31 |
| 13:20.38 | Saucier, Hope | York County Championship Meet | 2014-05-24 |
| 13:44.39 | Nostrom, Autumn | SMAA Biddeford, Massabesic, South Portland @ Gorham | 2014-05-14 |