Week 1 Power Rankings
1. Cheverus
Next Meet: SMAA Relays
With Emily Durgin leading the charge, Cheverus will look to make it two state titles in a row this year, and they have all of the ingredients to do so. Following Durgin are fellow senior, and sophomore, Fiona Hendry and Shannon Conley they both had spectacular seasons last fall as we saw them both place in the top five the state meet. Cheverus looks to be the overwhelming favorite this fall.
2. Mt Ararat
Next Meet: at Oceanside
Mt Ararart decided to rest their top returner, Emma Wood, at the Laliberte Invitational on Saturday. Look for them to be at full strength come Friday when they race at Oceanside. Look for Mt Ararat to make some serious noise in the KVAC conference this year.
3. Massabesic
Next Meet: SMAA Relays
Jocelyn Acheson and Mikayla Frazier will lead the way for Massabesic this year as they try to make a push for a state title. Both Acheson and Frazier placed in the top 20 at the state meet last year, and with a solid returning cast, don’t be surprised to see Massabesic holding up some hardware come October.
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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 2011 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.</p>
Girls XC Power Rankings: Week 1
"The SB Report" (click link to read the entire blog post)
Individual
1. Abby Leonardi Kennebunk
Besides winning the state meet and New England meet Leonardi has her eyes on another goal. Assuming she makes the Footlocker Nationals, Leonardi will look to become the first Maine girl to achieve All American status since Gladys Ganiel in the early 1990's, if she can place in the top 15. And with her 16th place finish last year at the Nationals, the odds are in her favor.
2. Emily Durgin Cheverus
Durgin will look to continue to close the gap between herself and Leonardi. She placed second at the class A state meet last year running a time of 18:03.64. Look for her to have an outstanding fall season.
3. Fiona Hendry Cheverus
Hendry placed third at the class A state meet last year running a time of 18:34.86. Look for Hendry to try to close the gap between herself and her teammate, Emily Durgin. She looks like a lock for a top three finish at the state meet.
1. Abby Leonardi Kennebunk
Besides winning the state meet and New England meet Leonardi has her eyes on another goal. Assuming she makes the Footlocker Nationals, Leonardi will look to become the first Maine girl to achieve All American status since Gladys Ganiel in the early 1990's, if she can place in the top 15. And with her 16th place finish last year at the Nationals, the odds are in her favor.
2. Emily Durgin Cheverus
Durgin will look to continue to close the gap between herself and Leonardi. She placed second at the class A state meet last year running a time of 18:03.64. Look for her to have an outstanding fall season.
3. Fiona Hendry Cheverus
Hendry placed third at the class A state meet last year running a time of 18:34.86. Look for Hendry to try to close the gap between herself and her teammate, Emily Durgin. She looks like a lock for a top three finish at the state meet.