The SB Report: Girls XC Power Rankings Week #1

2012 SB Report Blog Posts
Sam Bonsey

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.

 

Girls XC Power Rankings: Week One  

 

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

 

1. MDI
Top Returners: Isabel Erickson, Olivia Erickson, Nora Hubbell, Caroline Driscoll, Maggie Painter

Last Year’s Finish: 1st Class B
 

Last year’s Class B state champs look poised to defend their title this year as they bring back their entire top five. Nora Hubbell was the top finisher for them last fall as she placed 9th overall. Their tight pack makes them the favorite this year.

2. Massabesic

Top Returners: Jocelyn Acheson, Gabby Johnson, Marie Harrington

Last Year’s Finish: 3rd Class A

Massabesic brings back two of the top runners in the SMAA in Acheson and Johnson which makes them the early favorite in Class A. These two should contend for top ten finished in Belfast. With a strong duo up front, and a reliable 3-5 group, Massabesic should be in great position.
 

3. Camden Hills

Top Returners: Brittany Bowman, Willow Parker, Emily Lopez

Last Year’s Finish: 2nd Class B
 

The duo of Bowman and Parker make Camden Hills one of the favorites in Class B this fall. Both of these talented runners have legitimate title hopes. If Camden Hills hopes to contend with MDI their 3-5 runners will have to bring on a bigger role this year.

4. Greely

Top Returners: Kirstin Sandrueter, Eva Bates, Emily Mason, Jordan Ouellette

Last Year’s Finish: 5th Class B
 

The Rangers will be led by junior Kirstin Sandrueter who is looking for her first individual state title. Expect Sandrueter to take the WMC by storm this fall. This isn’t just a one woman show for Greely. Sophomore Eva Bates looks poised to have an outstanding year. She placed tenth in Class B last year, and should contend for a top five finish this year.

5. Cheverus

Top Returners: Shannon Conley, Kiera Murray, Georgia Caso
 

Last Year’s Finish: 1st Class A

This is an unfamiliar spot for the Stags as for once they won’t be the favorite to defend their title. That doesn’t mean they won’t be competitive though. The bring back two of the states finest runners in Conley and Murray. Both of these girls should contend for top five finishes at Belfast. Their 3-5 will have to take a big step this year if they hope to defend their title.

 

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