Boys Individual Meet Preview
With arguably the top two XC runners in the state not running in the FOC, (Silas Eastman & Jack Terwilliger) the individual title is up for grabs with several talented runners in the mix. Harlow Ladd (Messalonskee) & Faisal Noor (Edward Little) have the top two seeds times of 16:08 and 16:09, they raced eachother a couple of weeks ago at Messalonskee with Ladd edging Noor for the win. Class C will be well represented with Matt McClintock (Madison), Abshir Horor (Waynflete), Chase Brown (Boothbay) & Charlie Jones (North Haven). Also look for SMAA runners Nick Morris (Scarborough), Logan Marshall (Gorham) & Bryant Perkins (Sanford) to be in the mix. Mike Tate (JH Gillis Nova Scotia) is back as a sophomore, he'll have a shot as well. Don't count of WMC runners Tim Follo (Falmouth), Thomas Bottomley & Reid Douty (Cape Elizabeth) they all have run well so far this season. Most likely Jack Terwilliger will miss the meet due to some nagging injuries. The out of state competition should be in the mix too, with Mike Tate (JH GIllis) & Matt Sutcliffe (Cumerland, RI)
Harlow Ladd Ladd has been unbeatable so far in 2010, in the process he has clocked the fast time in the state over 5k, 16:08. Ladd maybe the favorite coming into the meet based on his performances in 2010. Harlow is coming into his own this fall, and FOC could cement his status.
Accomplishments
2009 KVAC Championship 16th place
2010 Outdoor Track Class A Mile 7th place
2010 Season
| 5000m | 16:08.00 PR | KVAC: Skowhegan, Gardiner, Lewiston, Wtv, MCI @ Messalonskee |
| 5000m | 17:59.00 | KVAC: Camden, Hampden, Mess, MCI @ Waterville |
| 5000m | 17:21.00 | KVAC: Lawrence, Messalonskee, MCI @ Mt Blue |
| 4000m | 13:43.87 PR | Scott Laliberte Invitational |
Faisal Noor Noor has been very good in 2010, twice clocking sub 16:40 performances on the season including a 16:09 run, which is the 2nd fastest time in the state currently. Noor will be hungry to avenge his loss to Ladd at FOC, look for him to be right there.
Accomplishments
2009 Eastern Maine Regional 15th place
2010 Outdoor Track Class A 3200m 5th place
2009 Class A State Meet 43rd place
2010 Season
| 5000m | 17:33.00 | KVAC: Edward Little, Lewiston @ Oxford Hills |
| 5000m | 16:09.00 PR | KVAC: Skowhegan, Gardiner, Lewiston, Wtv, MCI @ Messalonskee |
| 5000m | 16:35.53 | KVAC: Skowhegan, Mt. Ararat, Leavitt, Lewiston @ EL |
| 5000m | 17:11.00 | KVAC: Lewiston, Brunswick, Cony @ EL |
Matt McClintock McClintock is undefeated in 2010, and has run very well without being pushed. He'll have plenty of competition at FOC, but Matt is looking forward to it, hoping they will push him to a faster time.
Accomplishments
2009 X-Country West Class C Champion (17:03)
2009 X-Country Class C State Champion (16:54)
2008 X-Country West Class C Runner-Up (17:24)
2008 X-Country State Class C Runner-Up (17:26)
2009 X-Country New England Championships 46th Place (17:19)
2010 Season
| 3Mile | 15:47.00 | MVC: Boothbay, Lisbon, Madison, Carrabec @ Wiscasset |
| 3Mile | 15:47.00 PR | MVC: Valley Homecoming |
| 5000m | 16:45.00 | MVC: Telstar, Madison, Monmouth, Carrabec @ Winthrop |
| 5000m | 16:32.00 SB | MVC: Madison, Hall-Dale, Lisbon,Telstar @ Carrabec |
| 5000m | 16:54.30 | MVC: Madison, Carrabec, St. Dom's, Dirigo @ Telstar |
Nick Morris Morris has had a strong 2010 campaign to date winning 3 races, and is coming off a 3rd place finish at the Southwest Classic. Watch for him to challenge for the win as he tries to lead his team to the victory
Accomplishments
2009 Class A State Meet 10th place
2009 Western Maine Regional 4th place
2009 New England Meet 56th place
2010 Season
| 5000m | 20:29.00 | SMAA: Portland, Sanford, Scarborough @ Biddeford |
| 5000m | 17:26.31 SB | Southwest Classic |
| 3Mile | 16:50.00 PR | SMAA: McAuley, Kennebunk, Scarborough @ Westbrook |
| 2.xMile | 17:15.00 PR | SMAA: Scarborough, South Portland, Thornton @ Marshwood |
Abshir Horor Horor is in his first season of XC, he showed his talents last weekend at the Southwest Classic, finishing 2nd overall. It'll be interesting watching Abshir this weekend on a faster course, he's got excellent track speed so expect him to be in the mix.
Accomplishments
2010 Southwest Classic 2nd place
2009 Outdoor Track Class C 1600-2nd place
2009 Outdoor Track Class C 800-4th place
2010 Season
5000m
17:17.76
Southwest Classic
5000m
17:14.00SB
WMC: Fryeburg, Waynflete @ Merriconeag,
Logan Marshall Marshall had been running very well in 2010. He clocked a lifetime best for 5k two weeks ago (16:28) running in front of Jack Terwilliger most of the way. Marshall finished 5th in Southwest Classic last weekend. He leads the #1 ranked Gorham Rams.
Accomplishments
2009 XC Class A State Meet 11th place
2009 XC Western Maine Regional 7th place
2009 New England XC 61st place
2010 Season
5000m
18:55.00
SMAA: Marshwood, Gorham @ McAuley
5000m
17:36.54
Southwest Classic
5000m
16:28.00PR
SMAA: Cheverus, Massabesic, Thornton @ Gorham
3Mile
17:06.00PR
SMAA: Kennebunk, McAuley, Gorham@ Sanford
5000m
18:35.00
Jack Wilkinson Invitational
Tim Follo Follo is one of the top runners in Class B, he is undefeated during the regular season in 2010. Tim is the leader on the #2 ranked team, and will be counted on for a low score on Saturday
Accomplishments
2009 XC Class B State Meet 6th place
2008 XC Class B State Meet 10th place
2009 Festival of Champions 12th place
2009 New England XC 74th place
2010 Season
3Mile
16:40.00
WMC: Greely, Lake Region, Yarmouth @ Falmouth
5000m
16:52.00SB
WMC: Falmouth, GNG @ Freeport
3Mile
16:12.00SB
WMC: Falmouth, Lake Region, NYA @ Cape
Others to watch
Mike Tate (JH Gillis, NS)
Thomas Bottomley (Cape)
Matt Sutcliffe (Cumerland, RI)
Charlie Jones (North Haven)
Will Lundquist (Cony)
Bryant Perkins (Sanford)
Reid Douty (Cape)
Chase Brown (Boothbay)
Jakob Brooks (Massabesic)
Trevor CRawley (Cumberland, RI)
Team Preview
The boys team race is up for grabs, with several teams with a legitimate shot at taking home the title. #1 Gorham is coming off a win at the Southwest Classic, and will be looking to continue their success in 2010. #2 Falmouth who was idle last week, has been the top team in Class B all year. #3 Scarborough is coming off a tough day at the SW Classic, look for them to be hungry to prove last week was a fluke, they have been ranked #1 every week prior to this week. #5 Edward Little has been the top team in Eastern Maine Class A all fall, they'll be looking to see how their talents match-up against the west. #6 Massabesic is taking to trip up to Belfast, the Mustangs were 4th in the SW Classic just one point back of Scarborough, while #6 Cape Elizabeth will be racing for the first time in 2 weeks. #10 Ellsworth will get a good test and see how they match up against the two of the top Class B teams, while #11 Mt. Blue will see how the compare the the best from Western Class A. #12 Caribou is also entered, they have been one of the top teams in Eastern Maine all season.
#1 Gorham
The Rams hold down the top spot in MaineTrackXC fan/athlete poll, they are coming off a big win at the SW Classic
| 1) Marshall, Logan | 2011 | 16:28.00 | 4 | |
| 2) Turner, Andy | 2011 | 17:09.00 | 18 | |
| 3) Earl, Jeremy | 2011 | 17:11.00 | 20 | |
| 4) Ross, Will | 2011 | 17:20.00 | 28 | |
| 5) Dunn, Cortlandt | 2012 | 17:34.00 | 38 | |
| Average Time: 17:08.4 -- Total Time: 1:25:42 -- 1-5 Split: 1:06 | ||||
| 6) Moutinho, Tom | 2011 | 18:17.00 | 95 | |
| 7) Deroy, Joe | 2012 | 18:21.00 | 102 | |
#2 Falmouth
The Yachtsmen will be looking to win the meet, they rested last week, and have beaten all the top Class B teams in Western Maine to date.
| 1) Follo, Tim | 2012 | 16:52.00 | 12 | |
| 2) Lake, John | 2011 | 17:19.00 | 27 | |
| 3) McGrory, Conor | 2012 | 17:49.00 | 51 | |
| 4) Edmonds, Thomas | 2012 | 17:51.00 | 54 | |
| 5) Briggs, Henry | 2012 | 18:23.00 | 107 | |
| Average Time: 17:38.8 -- Total Time: 1:28:14 -- 1-5 Split: 1:31 | ||||
| 6) Jalali, Azad | 2013 | 18:26.00 | 111 | |
| 7) Robinson, Will | 2012 | 18:27.00 | 116 | |
#3 Scarborough
The Red Storm are looking to rebound after the SW Classic, they have always run well at Belfast so look for them to be right there at the end.
| 1) Morris, Nick | 2012 | 17:26.31 | 33 | |
| 2) Hague, Tom | 2011 | 17:56.66 | 61 | |
| 3) Brown, Zach | 2011 | 18:46.90 | 152 | |
| 4) Hall, Robby | 2013 | 19:02.75 | 176 | |
| 5) Moulin, Wout | 2012 | 19:09.00 | 190 | |
| Average Time: 18:28.32 -- Total Time: 1:32:21.62 -- 1-5 Split: 1:42.69 | ||||
| 6) Law, Ethan | 2012 | 20:01.50 | 308 | |
| 7) Tudor, Mike | 2012 | 20:30.90 | 356 | |
#5 Edward Little
The Red Eddies shocked people at last years FOC with a great run, they'll be looking to continue their success on Saturday. How do they stack up against the two Class A teams in front of them in polls?
| 1) Noor, Faisal | 2011 | 16:09.00 | 2 | |
| 2) Mohamed, Hussein | 2011 | 17:02.00 | 17 | |
| 3) Bourget, Lucas | 2013 | 17:16.00 | 25 | |
| 4) LeClair, Justin | 2012 | 17:23.53 | 29 | |
| 5) White, Izaac | 0 | 18:42.00 | 141 | |
| Average Time: 17:18.51 -- Total Time: 1:26:32.53 -- 1-5 Split: 2:33 | ||||
| 6) White, | 0 | 19:29.00 | 229 | |
| 7) Mulligan, Nathan | 2013 | 19:45.00 | 274 | |
#6 Massabesic
The Mustangs were just 1 point behind Scarborough at SW Classic, they'll will look to move up this week
| 1) Brooks, Jakob | 2011 | 16:49.00 | 11 | |
| 2) LePage, Peter | 2011 | 16:52.00 | 13 | |
| 3) Morrison, George | 2013 | 17:25.00 | 31 | |
| 4) Harris, Nate | 2011 | 17:36.00 | 41 | |
| 5) Mongiat, Corey | 2012 | 17:53.00 | 57 | |
| Average Time: 17:19 -- Total Time: 1:26:35 -- 1-5 Split: 1:04 | ||||
| 6) Cost, Zachary | 2011 | 18:08.00 | 79 | |
| 7) Scipone, Eric | 2014 | 18:14.00 | 88 | |
#6 Cape Elizabeth
The Capers haven't raced for a two weeks, so they are an under the radar team, they have the talent to have a big impact on Saturday.
| 1) Douty, Reid | 2011 | 17:29.00 | 34 | |
| 2) Bottomley, Thomas | 2012 | 17:35.00 | 39 | |
| 3) Ledman, Leo | 2011 | 18:02.00 | 67 | |
| 4) Trantina, Paul | 2011 | 18:50.00 | 161 | |
| 5) Doane, Peter | 2014 | 18:52.00 | 164 | |
| Average Time: 18:09.6 -- Total Time: 1:30:48 -- 1-5 Split: 1:23 | ||||
| 6) Pelzar, Julian | 2014 | 19:18.00 | 210 | |
| 7) Robinson, Thomas | 2012 | 19:30.00 | 238 | |
#10 Ellsworth
The Eagles are led by freshman Dan Curts, who has opted for the Seeded race instead of freshman race. Ellsworth always runs well in big meets this weekend should be no exception.
| 1) Kirby, Stephen | 2012 | 18:34.00 | 127 | |
| 2) Stephenson, Lyle | 2011 | 19:11.00 | 195 | |
| 3) Anderson, Neal | 2011 | 19:29.00 | 233 | |
| 4) Pettengale, Blake | 2012 | 19:38.00 | 255 | |
| 5) Holmes, Kody | 2013 | 19:39.00 | 258 | |
| Average Time: 19:18.2 -- Total Time: 1:36:31 -- 1-5 Split: 1:05 | ||||
| 6) Donovan, Dean | 2013 | 21:22.00 | 425 | |
| 7) Murphy, Dustin | 2012 | 21:28.00 | 434 | |
#11 Mt. Blue
The Cougars are very solid with the Jones brothers leading the way, they had a problem with going to right way in the last meet, so if they stay on course this weekend, expect good things.
| 1) Jones, Jaron | 2011 | 17:01.00 | 16 | |
| 2) Jones, Jonah | 2012 | 17:11.00 | 19 | |
| 3) Hines, Brody | 2011 | 17:55.00 | 59 | |
| 4) Tracy, Justin | 2013 | 18:22.00 | 105 | |
| 5) Jackson, Sully | 2013 | 18:48.00 | 157 | |
| Average Time: 17:51.4 -- Total Time: 1:29:17 -- 1-5 Split: 1:47 | ||||
| 6) Staples, Dustin | 2014 | 19:14.00 | 202 | |
| 7) Ratkovsky, Filip | 2011 | 19:51.00 | 286 | |
#12 Caribou
The Vikings are coming on a dominate win at the Sectional Invitational, they'll face off against many teams they haven't raced yet. They have a strong 1-2-3.
| 1) Chapman, Celeb | 2012 | 17:13.03 | 21 | |
| 2) Flynn, Dj | 2011 | 17:31.27 | 35 | |
| 3) Sleeper, Christian | 2011 | 17:36.00 | 42 | |
| 4) Washington, Ryan | 2014 | 18:26.31 | 114 | |
| 5) Michaud, Jake | 2011 | 18:42.28 | 143 | |
| Average Time: 17:53.78 -- Total Time: 1:29:28.89 -- 1-5 Split: 1:29.25 | ||||
| 6) Rossignol, Kjetil | 2012 | 19:17.09 | 209 | |
| 7) Dobson, Nick | 2012 | 19:29.35 | 234 | |
Boys Individual Meet Preview
With arguably the top two XC runners in the state not running in the FOC, (Silas Eastman & Jack Terwilliger) the individual title is up for grabs with several talented runners in the mix. Harlow Ladd (Messalonskee) & Faisal Noor (Edward Little) have the top two seeds times of 16:08 and 16:09, they raced eachother a couple of weeks ago at Messalonskee with Ladd edging Noor for the win. Class C will be well represented with Matt McClintock (Madison), Abshir Horor (Waynflete), Chase Brown (Boothbay) & Charlie Jones (North Haven). Also look for SMAA runners Nick Morris (Scarborough), Logan Marshall (Gorham) & Bryant Perkins (Sanford) to be in the mix. Mike Tate (JH Gillis Nova Scotia) is back as a sophomore, he'll have a shot as well. Don't count of WMC runners Tim Follo (Falmouth), Thomas Bottomley & Reid Douty (Cape Elizabeth) they all have run well so far this season. Most likely Jack Terwilliger will miss the meet due to some nagging injuries. The out of state competition should be in the mix too, with Mike Tate (JH GIllis) & Matt Sutcliffe (Cumerland, RI)
Harlow Ladd Ladd has been unbeatable so far in 2010, in the process he has clocked the fast time in the state over 5k, 16:08. Ladd maybe the favorite coming into the meet based on his performances in 2010. Harlow is coming into his own this fall, and FOC could cement his status.