The SB Report: Boys XC Power Rankings Week #3

<p> &nbsp;</p> <div style="font-family: Arial,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <p style="text-align: center;"> <img src="http://cache.milesplit.com/user_files/83782/35421/bonsey_reportblog.png" /></p> <p style="text-align: left;"> This fall at MaineTrackXC we will feature &quot;The SB Report&quot;. &quot;The SB Report&quot; will feature&nbsp;power rankings of the top 10 girls &amp; 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. &nbsp;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> </div>

 

 

"The SB Report"  (click link to read the entire blog post)

TEAM


1. Scarborough
Previous: 1
Last Meet: at Massabesic
Place: 1st
Scarborough cruised to an easy victory at Massabesic behind Nick Morris’ first place finish. The Red Storm will host Portland and Marshwood on Friday.

2. Falmouth
Previous: 2
Last Meet: at Merriconeag
Place: 1st
Falmouth looked dominant at Merriconeag last Friday as they placed eight runners in the top ten overall. The Yachtsmen will head to Freeport this Friday.

3. Caribou
Previous: 4
Last Meet: Presque Isle Invitational
Place: 1st
Caribou had a fantastic day at the Presque Isle Invitational as they placed first behind Caleb Chapman’s third place finish. The Vikings will host Fort Kent and Presque Isle this Friday.

 

 

INDIVIDUAL


1. Matt McClintock Madison
Previous: 2
Last Meet: at Carrabec
Place: 1st
Time: 15:38
McClintock takes the top spot after his dominating performance last week at Carrabec. He ran 16:54 on that a course a year ago so that shows you what kind of shape he is in. He will face off against Chase Brown this Wednesday when Madison heads to UMA.

2. Silas Eastman Fryeburg
Previous: 1
Last Meet: Home
Place: 1st
Time: 16:42
Eastman cruised to an easy victory on his home course running a time of 16:42. He will face off against Falmouth’s Tim Follo this Friday when Fryeburg heads to Freeport.

3. Harlow Ladd Messalonskee
Previous: 3
Last Meet: at Waterville
Place: Idle
Time: Idle
Ladd rested this week, but that shouldn’t affect his rankings after his performance last week at Mt. Blue. Look for him to cruise to an easy victory on his home course this Friday.

4. Chase Brown Boothbay
Previous: 4
Last Meet: Home
Place: 1st
Time: 17:09
Brown took home the victory on his home course running a solid time of 17:09. He will get his chance to face off against Matt McClintock of Madison this Wednesday.

5. Tim Follo Falmouth
Previous: 5
Last Meet: at Merriconeag
Place: 1st
Time: 17:08
Follo pulled out a victory over Jack Pierce of Merriconeag running a time of 17:08. He will have a huge test this Friday when he faces off against Silas Eastman.