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 2012 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.
Boys XC Power Rankings: Week One
"The SB Report" (click link to read the entire blog post)
Top Returners: Robby Hall, Ian Morris, Jack Sullivan
Scarborough is already off to a hot start this fall as they dominated the SMAA relays as their top seven compiled a time of 64:54 over the 1.6 mile course. Hall was their top finisher as he placed third overall.
Top Returners: Mohammed Bare, Mohamed Awil, Mohamed Mohamed
Lewiston is already off to a great start this year as they were the top team at the Laliberte Invitational. Their fantastic trio all placed in the top ten lead by Mohamed Awil. Lewiston looks like the team to beat in the KVAC this year.
Top Returners: Jay Lesser, Spencer Brown, Scott Lambert, Azad Jalali
The emergence of transfer Bryce Murdick makes Falmouth the early favorite in Class B. Murdick took home his first victory covering the tough Falmouth course in 18:01. Lesser and Lambert followed closely behind Murdick to round out the top three. This Falmouth team is remarkably deep once again, and should be the favorite in the WMC.
Top Returners: Peter Doane, Liam Simpson, Will Britton
The Capers flexed their muscles at their first meet of the season as they put eight runners in the top ten of a three team meet. Peter Doane and Liam Simpson form and of the strongest duos in the state and should lead Cape to the top tier of Class B.
Top Returners: Dan Curts, Kody Holmes, Robert Looker
The Ellsworth Eagles should be one of the favorites in Eastern Maine thanks to the front running ability of Dan Curts. Curts is one of the states finest runners and should challenge Silas Eastman for the Class B title. The Eagles aren’t a one man team though. Kody Holmes and Robert Looker have progressed over the year and should help bring Ellsworth to the top of Eastern Maine.