The SB Report: Girls XC Power Rankings

2011 SB Report Girls Power Rankings

Oct 24, 2011

<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 "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>

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Team

Cheverus

Previous: 1

Last Meet: WMR

Place: 1^st Class A

The Lady Stags won the Class A Western Maine Regionals despite having their number one runner (Emily Durgin) drop out of the race. Cheverus looks like the early favorite to take the Class A title in Cumberland this Saturday.
Camden Hills

Previous: 3

Last Meet: EMR

Place: 1^st Class B

Camden Hills narrowly defeated MDI to take the Class B East title behind Brittany Bowman's runner up finish. The Windjammers will be the slight favorite to take the Class B title in Cumberland this Saturday.
MDI

Previous: 2

Last Meet: EMR

Place: 2^nd Class B

MDI placed second at the Class B Eastern Maine Regionals behind Caroline Driscoll's seventh place finish. MDI will be out for revenge at the state meet this Saturday.

Individual

Abbey Leonardi Kennebunk

Previous: 1

Last Meet: WMR

Place: 1^st Class A

Time: 18:05.59

Leonardi broke the course record at Twinbrooks on Saturday as she cruised to an easy victory. If the weather conditions hold up, look for her to break the 18 minute barrier this Saturday.
Erzsebet Nagy Lawrence

Previous: 3

Last Meet: EMR

Place: 1^st Class A

Time: 18:51.25

Nagy blew away the competition on Saturday as she ran to an incredibly fast time of 18:51.25. Look for Nagy to try and close the gap between herself and Leonardi this Saturday.
Emily Durgin Cheverus

Previous: 2

Last Meet: WMR

Place: DNF

Time: N/A

Durgin had to pull out of her race on Saturday. Expect her to bounce back and contend for the runner up spot in Class A.
Bethanie Brown Waterville

Previous: 5

Last Meet: EMR

Place: 1^st Class B

Time: 18:59.74

Brown dominated the field in Class B as she cruised to a fast time of 18:59.74. Expect her to contend for the individual title this Saturday.
Brittany Bowman Camden Hills

Previous: 6

Last Meet: EMR

Place: 2^nd Class B

Time: 19:23.69

Bowman placed second in Class B at the Eastern Maine Regional Championships running a fine time of 19:23.69. Look for Bowman to contend for the individual title in Class B this Saturday.