Bowman and Hodgkins Win Again at Lincoln Academy PHOTOS
Camden Hills freshman Brittany Bowman and Erskine Academy junior Eben Hodgkins won races for the second Friday in a row, claiming the top positions at Lincoln Academy in Newcastle.
After a day of showers, the normally tough course became muddy and slippery, as more than a few runners fell during the race. Bowman, leading a young but competitive Camden Hills girl's team, took an early lead and held it throughout the race, finishing in 20:59. Molly Schassberger, a sophomore at Winslow, placed second, leading her team to a narrow victory over Medomak Valley, 50-55. Freshman Abby Hersom of Rockland, sophomore Caroline Colan of Maranacook, and Nora Willaver of the Watershed School rounded out the top five. Sophomore Hanna Fake of Lincoln Academy was the first finisher for the host team, finishing 13th.
In the boy's race, Hodgkins took a modest lead in the first half of the race, then steadily pulled away to win easily in 17:32. The rest of the top five included senior Evan Vincent (2nd) and freshman Kelby Mace (4th) of Marancook, and sophomore Nick Shuckrow (3rd) and senior Shawn Willette (5th) of Winslow. The Winslow boy's team, however, was too strong overall for Maranacook, outpacing them 34 to 45 for a Winslow sweep of the team competition. Lincoln Academy junior Luca Keushguerian finished ninth for the home team.
Team Scores
Boys--Winslow 34, Maranacook 45, Erskine Academy 94, Lincoln Academy 106, Medomak Valley 117, Camden Hills 137
Girls--Winslow 50, Medomak Valley 55, Camden Hills 66, Lincoln Academy 108, Erskine Academy 118, Maranacook 127
RECAP by Nick Hodgkins