#2 Cape Elizabeth Girls
Top Returning Runners: (Based on 2022 Personal Bests)
Name | Grade | Time |
12 | 17:55.60 | |
12 | 19:03.30 | |
12 | 21:07.50 | |
10 | 21:27.50 | |
10 | 21:32.17 | |
11 | 21:52.20 | |
12 | 22:29.50 |
2023 Outlook
Cape was on cloud nine after the Southern Regional a year ago as they hoisted the champions plaque after winning on the sixth runner tie-breaker over Lincoln Academy. The joy was short-lived as a week later after illness tore through the school leaving many athletes at less than 100% when they toed the line, and of course, defending champion Hadley Mahoney was unable to go. Cape Elizabeth battled well to finish sixth a year ago in the Class B state meet. Mahoney hasn't run since the Regional as she has battled injuries, if she can return to form in October that will be the key for the Capers. Fellow senior Emma Young had a breakthrough XC a year ago that saw her finish seventh in Class B. Emma was the indoor 800m runner-up clocking 2:22.63. During the outdoor season, she ran 11:48.38 for 3200m, and 5:20.40 for 1600m both personal bests. Look for Cape to get better as the season goes, and once at full strength, they will match the success of a year ago, and hopefully line up the state meet healthy in 2023 with a shot at a state title.