An in-depth breakdown of how many titles each athlete has won, and what schools have had the most champions in boys xc since 1978.
Today we feature #7, Payton Bell of Ewdard Little in our XC Watchlist countdown.
With the outdoor track practices in week five we will take a look at the top 25 returners by event and by class, today's event the boys 1600m racewalk.
Matson 3rd, Berry-Gaviria 6th Lead Maine At New Englands
Falmouth's Sofie Matson beat off challenges from Kate Tugman and Jillian RIchardson to repeat as Class A Champion. Bonny Eagle with senior leadership and freshman fire claimed the team title.
EL senior Jillian Richardson dominated the field at the KVAC Championship as she won by over a minute on Saturday
WATCH Jillian Richardson Dominate @ EL(via MileSplit)
Supporting a scholarship the Laliberte Invitational celebrates 19 years. Mt. Ararat takes the combined Boys & Girls team title.
One of Todd Sampson’s first assignments as Edward Little athletic director this summer was to hire a new cross country coach. Sampson decided to pick longtime coach and administrator Keith We… (via Lewiston Sun Journal)
Defending its 2107 State Class A Title Cheverus sprinted to a second consecutive title. 2019 should be a good year for the young Stags too.
With the meet on the line for Thornton Academy, Falmouth, and Cheverus, it all came down to the 4 x 400. TA and Falmouth ended up splitting the title with Cheverus not far behind.
Led a pair of freshmen with veteran support EL stormed to the KVAC Women's Class A Championship leaving Messalonskee in the runner-up position for the second straight year.
The long, 100-plus mile trip up Interstate 95 from Auburn to Bangor was well worth it Saturday for the Edward Little girls and boys.
With the outdoor track practices underway we will take a look at the top 25 returners by event and by class, today's event the 1600m racewalk
With the outdoor track practices underway we will take a look at the top 25 returners by event and by class, today's event the high jump
With the outdoor track practices underway we will take a look at the top 25 returners by event and by class, today's event the Pole Vault
Check out our spotlight on Russell Allen the 2017 Class A 800m Champion
Catching Up With Champions: Class A State Meet Interviews
Class A State Indoor Track & Field Championship Meet Preview
The postseason is officially here! The Northern and Southern Regional championships went off on Saturday. The North headed to Troy Howard Middle School in Belfast, while the South went to the Twinbrook Recreational area in Cumberland. Both regions produced close finishes and great individual performances. Let's take a look at the highlights.
Conference championships around the state highlighted the weekend in Maine XC. We had several of the top teams in the state battle it out at the KVAC Championships, while some of the top runners rested for the WMC Championships. A course record went down in the PVC and there were dominant team finishes in the MVC. Let's take a look at the highlights.
In Class A, Camden Hills takes the team title over Mt. Ararat with a 15 point margin. But in Class B Maranacook wins handily. Individual titles go to Garace Iltis of Camden and Olivia Tiner of Winslow.
Hampden, led by Wyatt Lord, gets by Bangor in the KVAC Boys Class A Championship. Mt. Ararat is third, but the Eagle's Lisandro Berry-Gaviria takes the individual title.In Class B, Lincoln Academy ran away with the title led by individual champion Sam Russ.
It will be a tough battle between Camden Hills and Mt. Ararat for the girls' Class A team title. In Class B Maranacook should take the crown.
Another weekend is in the books for Maine XC. Relays and invitationals brought together some of the top teams and athletes in the Northern region, while inter-conference battles in the Southern region produced fast times and impressive team results. Let's take a look at the highlights.
65 Maine schools and nearly 15 out-of-state schools will make the trip to Belfast on Saturday to run in the 16th annual Festival of Champions at Troy Howard Middle School.
Close finishes from around the state and the 43rd running of the Manchester Invitational highlighted the weekend that was in Maine XC. Let's take a look at the top moments from the weekend.
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In a girls's race where leaders got far of course Camden Hills showed real depth to take a team win. Hamden showed speed in the boys race taking the top two spots by solid margins and securing the team win.
This weekend in Maine XC featured two of the top girls' teams in Class A squaring off in Falmouth and two of the top male runners in Class A North facing off for the second time and three weeks.
As part of our 2016 XC preview we will spotlight each of the fastest returners based on 5k times from a year ago as part of our "Watch list". Today's spotlight is Jacob Gamache of Edward Little HS
In the coming weeks many of our seniors will head out to start their college careers both athletically and academically. We wanted to salute them one more time in this special feature and say thank you.
The Edward Little girls captured the Class A title with a win in the 4x200m, while the Scarborough Boys are back on top with a 29 win over Falmouth.
We've scored out the Class A State Meet to see who the early team favorites our as we head into January.
We've gone through all the events, and ranked the top 10 teams based on team depth for all individual events indoors & outdoors. We combined those results to find out what programs stand above the rest.
One of the best things about MaineTrackXC is our extensive results database that includes most results from the time we started the site until today. We're going take a look back at the top indoor/outdoor teams at various events over the next couple of weeks. Make sure you check back each day to see what event
Edward Little's Spencer Dunn just 3rd in the Class A state meet last week bounced back to win the boys 1600m racewalk national championship at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals, Dunn covered the distance in 7:10.44. Check out the rest of the action from day 1.
The Brunswick girls won the KVAC Class A crown over Messalonskee while the Waterville girls were tops in Class B again. On the boys side Edward Little pulled out the win over Lewiston while in Class B Waterville had no match. Check out the rest of the action
It was a great 2012-2013 in both cross country and track across the Great State of Maine. Many of our seniors will soon be on their way to start their college careers both athletically and academically so we wanted to salute them one more time in this special feature.
The Lawrence girls won their first ever KVAC Class A title, as the Bulldogs scored 127 to outdistance Edward Little 104. On the boys side Edward Little made it 10 conference titles in a row as they fought on a valiant effort from Lawrence who finished just 4.5 points of the Red Eddies. Check out more.
Good news, bad news? Or old news, surprising news? First, the former: The Edward Little boys' track and field team is favored to win the KVAC outdoor championship Monday for the 10th consecutive year. And while the Eddies were forced to share that title with the rival Lewiston Blue ... (via Sun Journal)
The Maine Running Company Outdoor Track Performance of the Week voting is complete for week #2. On the girls side Teal Jackson of Brewer took home the honors, while the boys winner was Luc Bourget of Edward Little.
Bethanie Brown destroyed her personal best en route to the fastest 3200m ever run by a Maine HS girl. Brown covered the 8 lap race in a record 10:13.90. The mark took an amazing 5.19 seconds of the former record of Abbey Leonardi. The mark currently ranks Brown #5 nationally. Check out more.
AUBURN — Whenever Connor Harris or Lexi Clavet leaves the ground, it usually gives anyone with a rooting interest in the Edward Little High School track and field team cause to do the same. Two of the most accomplished jumpers in the Red Eddies' proud history will conclude their care... (via Sun Journal)
Dan Campbell is known as “Coach” to Edward Little High School runners and cross-country skiers and as counselor to countless youth of the Lewiston-Auburn community. He is a man who greets people with a magnetic and memorable smile and exudes an enthusiasm for life that has motivated many students to work toward a more productive lifestyle. (via www.la-mag.com)
EL's Connor Harris added his 2nd state leader of the winter with a 42-8 1/2 triple jump at Colby. Check out the rest of the action.
The Maine Running Company Indoor Performance of the Week voting is complete for week #4. On the girls side new state record holder in the long jump, Kate Hall of Lake Region was selected as the winner for her outstanding 18-0 1/2 jump, while the boys winners was Connor Harris of Edward Little who jumped a state leading 6-6 in the high jump.
BRUNSWICK — With practice schedules limited by school vacation and a pesky virus depleting their rosters, coaches had to do some serious tinkering to their lineups for Friday night's six-team KVAC indoor track meet at Bowdoin College..(via Sun Journal)
Edward Little's Connor Harris the defending Class A indoor high jump champion had a big day as he cleared 6-6, to set a new state leading mark as well as a Red Eddies school record in the event. The clearance currenty has him in a tie for 7th in the country. Check out more action
Check out who the top boys teams are in the state based on performances from the 2012-13 season.
It's hard to believe but MaineTrackXC is entering it's 5th year. To commerative our 5th year of coverage, let's look back at the best boys XC teams from the last 12 years.
WATERVILLE, Maine --- Matthew Harmon, who helped the University of Southern Maine to six Little East Conference titles in indoor and outdoor track, was named Friday as an assistant coach for the Colby College track and field teams. (via )
Waterville's Bethanie Brown added her name to the record brooks once again with a 7th place finish in the 5k at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals. Brown clocked 17:11.13, which bettered the previous record of Erica Jesseman by 40 seconds
The Class A State Championship will be decided on Wednesday @ Bates College in Lewiston starting at 3pm.
BATH — There was a huge fight between the Edward Little and Lewiston boys’ track and field teams during the awards ceremony at Saturday’s KVAC championship. Relax. It isn’t what you think. Any physical contact was merely a good-natured jostling and jockeying ... (via )
BATH — There are two tried-and-true ways to win a conference or state track and field championship meet. One, dominate with depth. Two, win a fistful of blue ribbons. Edward Little covered all those bases Saturday, snagging its sixth consecutive KVAC girls’ title at McMa... (via )
Abby Dunn of Edward Little High School competed in the World Race Walking Cup in Saransk, Russia. (via )
WINDHAM, Maine — Despite persistent rain, cool temperatures and wind, there were some sunny smiles Saturday at the Class A outdoor track and field state championship meet at Windham High School. Tiffany Gray of Bangor, Harlow Ladd of Messalonskee in Oakland and Teal Jackson of Brewer were among Eastern Maine’s ... (via )
WINDHAM — High school graduation and spring sports championship season are indelibly linked with stomach butterflies and sleepless nights. Track and field athletes — particularly those from Edward Little and Scarborough entered in the Class A pole vault final — haven&rsqu... (via )
Check out MaineTrackXC's spring athlete blogger Abby Dunn's first blog. Dunn is the 3 time defending 1600m Class A racewalk champion who will be looking for the clean sweep this spring. Abby is also a two time national high school indoor mile champion, in addition to holding All-time Maine best for the 10k racewalk 53:04.1. Just a couple of weeks ago Dunn punched her ticket to Russia for the World Cup racewalk meet in May. Follow Abby in her senior season as she keeps us all informed each week.
AUBURN — They don't finish each others' sentences. They don't look alike, nor dress alike. But twin sisters MaryKate and Jaclyn Masters certainly run alike, and this spring will be finishing a lot of each others' races as they help lead Edward Little's girls track and field squad tow... (via Sun Journal)
Check out MaineTrackXC's spring athlete blogger Abby Dunn's first blog. Dunn is the 3 time defending 1600m Class A racewalk champion who will be looking for the clean sweep this spring. Abby is also a two time national high school indoor mile champion, in addition to holding All-time Maine best for the 10k racewalk 53:04.1. Just a couple of weeks ago Dunn punched her ticket to Russia for the World Cup racewalk meet in May. Follow Abby in her senior season as she keeps us all informed each week.
AUBURN — Edward Little High School girls’ track and field athletes reported to coaches Rebecca Hefty and Calvin Hunter at 5:30 a.m. Monday. By 3 p.m., most of those runners, throwers and jumpers were back at it, at least briefly getting a glimpse at the unprecedented March read... (via Sun Journal)
The Maine Running Company Indoor Track Performance of the Week voting is complete for week #4. On the girls side standout sprinter Alexis Dickinson (Brunswick) took top honors dominating the voting with over 60%.Dickinson clocked a vlazing 7.31 in the 55m dash, good for a new state leader & NBIN qualifier, additionally she added the ME#2 time for 200m 26.39. Alexis who is the defending Class A champion at 55m, looks to be rounding into top form as the championship meets approach. On the boys side Edward Little star Connor Harris was selected based on his huge 45-4 ME#1/US #46 jump, as well as a state leading 6-4 clearance in the HJ. Both of Harris's marks qualify him for the NBIN championship, as well as both being indoor personal best in both events. Connor who placed 2nd in the HJ in the state last winter looks primed to stand atop the podium at least once this year.
One of the frequent complications of growing up and reaching high school is losing the sport you’ve enjoyed the most throughout your childhood. The rug gets pulled out from under the active feet of hockey goaltenders, high jumpers and offensive linemen alike. They learn and enjoy the... (via www.sunjournal.com)
Alexis Dickinson (Brunswick) sprints to a new state leader in 55m 7.31, EL girls get the stick around in 1:50.02 another new state best, while Connor Harris goes off 6-4 (HJ) & 45-4 (TJ) both new state leaders.
There were 4 new state leaders at Bowdoin College today during the KVAC regular season week #2 meets. Leading the way was Jaclyn Masters of Edward Little who nothced two new state bests, first with her 10-6 clearance in the pole vault, 7 again with her 27.07 clocking for the one lap 200m, also in the girls meet Winslow sprinter Alliyah Veilleux lowered the state leader in the 55m to 7.50. On the boys side McKenzie Gary of Mt. Ararat took over the state lead in the 200m with his 23.58 effort. To read more..
The Telstar boys continued to roll through their Mountain Valley Conference schedule this week, winning a five-team meet at Monmouth Wednesday to improve to 4-0 in the conference. The Rebels placed four in the top six to finish with 32 points to defeat Hall-Dale (67), Winthrop (71), Monmou... (via www.sunjournal.com)
Week 1 MaineTrackXC Athlete/Fan XC poll is now posted. Check to see who the athletes & fans think are the top 12 teams. Thanks to those who voted. Spread the word to teammates & others so we can have more participation throughout the season
The Coaches have spoken, the week #1 MTCCCA/USM HS XC Coaches Poll is out. A surprising team a top the girls poll, and a regular is at the top of the boys. Check it out, give your feedback
The boys’ outdoor track and field team from Edward Little High School has long been a classic example of why crunching numbers based on seeding and past performances is a slippery slope. Two years ago, the Red Eddies walked into the Class A state meet theoretically needing to make up... (via www.sunjournal.com)
AUBURN — The letter addressed to Francesca Lally told a tempting tale underneath the University of Southern Maine's distinct, blue-and-gold letterhead. (via www.sunjournal.com)
Edward Little's track and field preseason was twice as long as the season itself. "We went six weeks without a competition. Six weeks," EL girls' coach Rebecca Hefty said. "And that was while baseball, softball and lacrosse were playing games and getting things done." Rain has wreak... (via www.sunjournal.com)
AUBURN — The Waterville track and field team gathered its belongings from the infield of the Edward Little track. They hugged, high-fived and then began walking toward the parking lot. To a standing ovation. By the Edward Little track and field squad. The Red Eddies app... (via www.sunjournal.com)
AUBURN — Emily Grund led the pack, her fiery-red ponytail bobbing along behind her, as she and her Edward Little track and field teammates grinded through workouts on a chilly morning during April vacation. "She's out front, we want her setting the pace," EL coach Rebecca Hefty said ... (via www.sunjournal.com)
AUBURN — Ridiculous regular-season winning streak? Check. Unquestioned dominion over a conference since the day it moved into the neighborhood? Check. State championship? Empty box. The Edward Little High School boys’ track and field team has reaped every record a... (via www.sunjournal.com)
BRUNSWICK — Ryan Laroche not only looked at the seedings for Saturday's KVAC track meet but also took tradition into consideration. Even though his Edward Little boys' team was listed as the favorite on paper, he knew better than to believe that, especially considering Brunswick and ... (via www.sunjournal.com)
Faisal Noor (EL) blitzed his home course, covering the 5k course in a swift 16:35.53 to win by 10 seconds by Mt. Ararat's Andy Reifman-Packett. Noor led the #10 ranked Red Eddies over the #7 Eagles 36-40. On the girls side #3 ranked Mt. Ararat easily won the team race win 20 points. The Eagles were led by freshman Emma Wood who clocked 20:37, her teammates Lauren McNett (20:39) & Emilia McGrath (20:41) were 2-3. RESULTS
Week 1 Poll of MaineTrackXC Athlete/Fan XC poll is now posted. Check to see who the athletes & fans think are the top 12 teams. Thanks to those who voted. Spread the word to teammates & others so we can have more participation throughout the season Cape Elizabeth Girls & Scarborough Boys top Week 1 polls......
AUBURN —If Faisal Noor has his way, Cheverus' Jack Terwilliger will have some company at the Class A state cross country meet in late October. Terwilliger, the Cheverus senior widely considered the top runner in the state, might want to note that when Noor sets a goal, it usually tak... (via www.sunjournal.com)
Pre-Season Poll of MaineTrackXC Athlete/Fan XC poll is now posted. Check to see who the athletes & fans think are the top 12 teams. Thanks to those who voted during week #1. Spread the word to teammates & others so we can have more participation throughout the season Cheverus Girls & Scarborough Boys top pre-season polls......
