The sodden fields greeted the Western Maine Regional XC runners this morning as they arrived at Twin Brook Recreation Park in Cumberland. The Class A girls started the action off, and Abbey Leonardi (Kennebunk) wasted no time going to front, she would never have to look back as she cruised to the fastest time on the day for any girl, 18:05.59. Cheverus Girls went 2-3-4 despite Emily Durgin not finishing to hold off Massabesic 45-51 for the regional title. The A boys were next, and we saw a repeat as Nick Morris (Scarborough) pulled away over the last 1.5 miles to win in 17:03.3, while his Red Storm team had 4 in the top 15 to score a low of 61 to defeat runner-up South Portland 101. Class C girls was next, Meagan Thomas Lisbon moved her way through the field to claim the title 21:11.60, teamwise Merriconeag was dominate with 5 in the top 15. The boys race saw Matt McClintock hit the mile in 4:56, he would run the fastest boys time on the day of 16:00.23, just missing the sub 16 mark. North Yarmouth cruised to the win in the team competition. Class B girls closed out the day with Abby Mace (Maranacook) bouncing back with a strong race, she would cross the line in 19:41.49. Greely pulled the upset for the team title behind 3 runners in the top 12. Silas Eastman (Fryeburg) closed out the race winners on the day taking his 2nd straight Class B title with a fine 16:18.11 performance. Falmouth showed why they are ranked #1 in the coaches poll as they had all 7 runners in the top 23.
