The SB Report: Boys XC Power Rankings Week #8

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 Team Power Rankings: Week 8

 

"The SB Report"  (click link to read the entire blog post)
 
<>1.Lewiston

Previous: 1

Meet: EMR

Place: 1st Class A


Even if one runner has an off day, Lewiston has three other guys who can all place in the top five on any given day. Isaiah Harris continues to breakout as he placed third overall. Mohamed Awil placed second overall running a time of 17:04.84. They are the favorite to win the Class A title on Saturday.

 

<>2.Massabesic

Previous: 7

Meet: WMR

Place: 1st Class A


Massabesic put on a dominating performance on Saturday as George Morrison and Michael Aboud took the top two spots overall. They placed five runners in the top 11. Massabesic should challenge Lewiston for the Class A title on Saturday.

 

<>3.Cape Elizabeth

Previous: 3

Meet: WMR

Place: 1st Class B

Cape Elizabeth flexed their muscles on Saturday as they cruised to another regional title behind their duo of Peter Doane and Liam Simpson who placed third and fourth respectively. They look like the slight favorite to win the Class B title on Saturday.
 
 
<>4.Ellsworth

Previous: 5

Meet: EMR

Place: 1st Class B


Ellsworth took home another regional title as they three runners in the top four, and five in the top ten. The Eagles will challenge Cape for the title on Saturday.

 

<>5.Scarborough

Previous: 4

Meet: WMR

Place: 2nd Class A

The Red Storm placed second at the Class WMR behind strong runs from Robby Hall and Jack Sullivan. Never count out Scarborough. They should be considered one of the favorites to win the Class A title on Saturday.