Girls Team Rankings

#1 – Portland Bulldogs

Class A #1

Class A South #1

SMAA #1

2023 Results:

Class A South Regional: 2nd

Class A State Championships: 3rd

Combined State Meet Finish: 4th

Notable Returning Runners: (Based on Personal Bests)

Samantha Moore        12                   18:02

Ella Vinkemulder         11                   19:55

Ava Chadbourne         12                   19:57

Kate Morrison             10                   20:29

Sylvie Holmes              11                   20:59

Alice Anderson            11                   21:06

Maia Endicott             12                   21:11

2024 Outlook:

The Bulldogs are back! Seriously, this team did not lose any contributing seniors from a team that was top 3 in Class A last year.  As a result, they are our preseason favorite to win the state title.  Samantha Moore is our Class A #1 runner and Vinkemulder, Chadbourne and Endicott all have experience scoring very highly in big meets.  They could sweep the Class A team and individual titles this year.

#2 – Camden Hills Windjammers

Class A #2

Class A North #1

KVAC #1

2023 Results:

Class A North Regional: 1st

Class A State Championships: 2nd

Combined State Meet Finish: 2nd

Notable Returning Runners: (Based on Personal Bests)

Faye Hildreth              10                   19:58

Marguerite Worner    10                   20:06

Isabella Anderson       12                   20:21

Flynn Layton               10                   20:23

Siena Scordino            11                   20:38  

2024 Outlook:

Camden Hills had a killer freshman class last year, and now they are back as sophomores ready to stake their claim to being the very best in the state.  While the Windjammers lack a true #1 runner, they make up for that with a great pack time.  To really compete for the state title, they will need to move that pack up another 30 seconds from last year.

#3 – Hampden Academy Broncos

Class A #3

Class A North #2

KVAC #2

2023 Results:

Class A North Regional: 2nd

Class A State Championships: 4th

Combined State Meet Finish: 6th

Notable Returning Runners: (Based on Personal Bests)

Addison Elliott            11                   19:31

Gretchen Plant            10                   19:43

Anleigh Stevens          12                   21:09

Natalia Charles            12                   21:43

2024 Outlook:

Hampden has an amazing top duo in Addison Elliott and Gretchen Plant.  Last year, they often ran together and finished only a second or two apart.  Their pack is solid but the Broncos may need a little more out of them to really compete with the top two teams.

#4  – Falmouth Navigators

Class A #2

Class A South #2

SMAA #2

2023 Results:

Class A South Regional: 3rd

Class A State Championships: 5th 

Combined State Meet Finish: 8th

Notable Returning Runners: (Based on Personal Bests)

Maeve Ginevan           12                   20:11

Georgia Moon             10                   20:22

Parker Fox                   10                   21:10

Elise Tardiff                 12                   21:43

Haley Barrett               12                   21:43

Sara Tennent               11                   21:47

2024 Outlook:

Falmouth was a deep team last year and this year looks to be no exception.  Either Ginevan or Moon could be the top runner for this squad, and the order between the rest of the athletes will likely vary throughout the year as well.  Their 4x800m relays were the best in the state this winter and spring, which bodes well for this season. It would require a big jump forward, but Falmouth does have a chance to sneak up on the top teams and win a state title.

#5 – Waynflete Flyers

Class C #1

Class C South #1

WMC #1

2023 Results:

Class C South Regional: 1st

Class C State Championships: 3rd

Combined State Meet Finish: 16th

Notable Returning Runners: (Based on Personal Bests)

Grace Alexander         11                   19:36

Lucy Olson                   11                   20:44

Paige Alexander          10                   20:59

Skylar Harris                12                   22:25

Leah Kramer                12                   22:59

2024 Outlook:

The Flyers look to be flying high this season. During track season, the Alexanders and Lucy Olson turned into elite runners who all scored highly at distance events at the state championships. Harris and Kramer provide enough depth to keep the scoring low through five runners.  Waynflete also brings in Hana Hirschkorn, wo ran 2:31 for 800m on the track as a freshman.

#6 – Kennebunk Rams

Class A #3

Class A South #3

SMAA #3

2023 Results:

Class A South Regional: 6th

Class A State Championships: 7th

Combined State Meet Finish: 17th

Notable Returning Runners: (Based on Personal Bests)

Hannah Keene            12                   19:07

Adalyn Clark                11                   20:56

Makayla Drew             11                   21:06

Norah McLeod            12                   21:43

Mia Provencher          10                   22:45

2024 Outlook:

The Rams had a solid season in 2023 but 2024 should be much better.  Hannah Keane broke out into one of the state’s best last year and will lead the way yet again.  Clark and Drew could approach 20:00 and McLeod and Provencher should round out the scoring.

#7 – Orono Red Riots

Class C #2

Class C North #1

PVC #1

2023 Results:

Class C North Regional: 1st

Class C State Championships:  1st

Combined State Meet Finish: 5th

Notable Returning Runners: (Based on Personal Bests)

Clara White                 11                   19:19

Maya Boyington          11                   19:41

Tilly Puleo                   11                   21:22

Ruby Beane                 10                   22:17

2024 Outlook:

Orono is a perennial contender for the Class C title and this year is no exception.  White and Boyington will score in the single digits while Puleo and Beane are solid scoring options.  The Red Riots need to find a capable 5th runner.  If so, they could be the one’s raising the trophy yet again.

#8 – Freeport Falcons

Class B #1

Class B South #1

WMC #2

2023 Results:

Class B South Regional: 3rd

Class B State Championships: 5th

Combined State Meet Finish: 11th

Notable Returning Runners: (Based on Personal Bests)

Lucy Huggett               11                   19:29

Lilah Hall                     11                   20:54

Ella Oshetski                10                   20:58

Josie Spaulding           12                   21:49

Bela Bukaty                 10                   22:40

2024 Outlook:

The Falcons were just 5th in Class B a year ago but enter 2024 as our favorite to win the state title.  Lucy Huggett is one of our preseason ranked athletes and we even considered Lilah Hall for an individual ranking after her strong track season. Oshetski, Spaulding, and Bukaty round out a strong top 5.

#9 – Houlton/GHCA

Class C #3

Class C North #2

PVC #2

2023 Results:

Class C North Regional: 2nd

Class C State Championships: 2nd

Combined State Meet Finish: 12th

Notable Returning Runners: (Based on Personal Bests)

Teanne Ewings            12                   17:15

Natalie Johnson          12                   19:06

Katie McQuarrie         12                   22:54

Dalayna Mincey          10                   23:19

Andrea Ross                11                   23:28

2024 Outlook:

According to our individual rankings, Houlton has the best 1-2 punch in the state.  Teanne Ewings is finally the Class C favorite after the graduation of Ruth White, and she will be looking to break the records that Ruth set last year.  Natalie Johnson, too, could be rewriting the record books.  There’s a huge gap behind them though, which will likely put the state title out of reach.

#10 – Greely Rangers

Class B #2

Class B South #2

WMC #3

2023 Results:

Class B South Regional: 5th

Class B State Championships: 2nd

Combined State Meet Finish: 7th

Notable Returning Runners: (Based on Personal Bests)

Rowan Barry               11                   19:30

Sarah Weisz                11                   20:45

Emma Stein                 11                   21:03

Evelyn LaCasse            10                   22:15

2024 Outlook:

Greely has all of the makings of a strong team in 2024.  Rowan Barry is a great #1 runner and the top two returners behind her could also threaten the 20 minute barrier.  Evelyn LaCasse had a great freshman year and will look to close the gap to Weisz and Stein.

#11 – Mt. Desert Island Trojans

Class B #3

Class B North #1

PVC #3

2023 Results:

Class B North Regional: 1st

Class B State Championships: 6th

Combined State Meet Finish: 13th

Notable Returning Runners: (Based on Personal Bests)

Amelia Vandongen     12                   18:46

Seneca Haney             11                   21:35

Hope LeMoine            12                   21:59

Sage Sartin                  10                   22:01

Fiona St. Germain       12                   22:27

2024 Outlook:

Mount Desert Island is usually the class of the Class B North, and this year should be no exception.  Amelia Vandongen is a threat to win any race she runs, whether it is a sprint or a 5K.  Behind her, the Trojans will look to pack up and get as many girls close to 21:00 as possible.

#12 – York Wildcats

Class B #4

Class B South #3

WMC #4

2023 Results:

Class B South Regional: 1st

Class B State Championships: 1st

Combined State Meet Finish: 3rd

Notable Returning Runners: (Based on Personal Bests)

Madelyn Hutchins       11                   19:50

Karianna Hultstrom    11                   20:40

Madelyn Herman        11                   21:41

Audrey Drennan         12                   22:14

Katelin Bloomer          10                   22:28

2024 Outlook:

York is in a tough spot in 2024, having graduated an individual state champion as well as some other very talented athletes.  Despite this, the Wildcats are still set up to succeed, with Hutchins already being under 20:00 and those behind her sporting respectable personal bests, too.  While defending the title may be out of reach, a top 3 finish is certainly a possibility.

#13 – Morse Shipbuilders

Class B #5

Class B South #4

KVAC #3

2023 Results:

Class B South Regional: 7th

Class B State Championships: 8th

Combined State Meet Finish: 19th

Notable Returning Runners: (Based on Personal Bests)

Shealyn Brochu           12                   19:12

Zoe Avery                    12                   21:36

Kobe Sherwood          11                   22:20

Claire Clifford              12                   23:28

2024 Outlook:

The Shipbuilders enter 2024 looking likely to improve upon last year’s performances.  Shealyn Brochu is a stellar #1 runner that has incredible range, from 60 seconds in the quarter mile to close to 19 flat for 5K.  Avery and Sherwood provide good depth behind her.  Clifford will lead a solid pack for Morse that should close out the scoring at around 23 minutes.

#14 – Lincoln Academy Eagles

Class B #6

Class B South #5

KVAC #4

2023 Results:

Class B South Regional: 2nd

Class B State Championships: 3rd

Combined State Meet Finish: 9th

Notable Returning Runners: (Based on Personal Bests)

Dylan Burmeister        12                   19:47

Mercy Buchwalder      11                   21:43

Chloe Anderson          10                   22:04

Tessa McNamara        12                   23:24

2024 Outlook:

The Eagles had a great year in 2023, finishing runner-up at the regional and taking 3rd at the State meet.  Matching those performances will be a tough ask this year, but if all goes right it isn’t completely out of the question.  Lincoln is in good shape through one runner, as Dylan Burmeister is a preseason ranked individual for us.  Anderson approached 22 flat as a freshman and could be an X-factor for this team.  She will look to crack 21:00 along with Mercy Buchwalder.

#15 – Cheverus Stags

Class A #6

Class A South #4

SMAA #4

2023 Results:

Class A South Regional: 5th

Class A State Championships: 8th

Combined State Meet Finish: 18th

Notable Returning Runners: (Based on Personal Bests)

Allie Schmitt                10                   20:00

Anica Hickey                10                   22:12

Meg Kingsley               11                   22:13

Grace Beeler               11                   22:38

Brooke Stratos            10                   23:23

2024 Outlook:

Cheverus had a very solid year in 2023 but have potential to be even better in 2024.  Allie Schmitt is a good frontrunner who is coming off of a great freshman year.  Anica Hickey missed most of the season due to injury but was able to compete well in the postseason and will look to improve during her sophomore campaign. Kingsley, Beeler, and Stratos form the rest of the core of returners that contributed at the varsity level last year, but others will likely contribute, too.  The exciting thing for this team is that no seniors are on the roster so this group will remain intact in 2025.

#16  – Bonny Eagle Scots

Class A #7

Class A South #5

SMAA #5

2023 Results:

Class A South Regional: 1st

Class A State Championships: 1st

Combined State Meet Finish: 1st

Notable Returning Runners: (Based on Personal Bests)

Marina Violette           11                   19:10

Bailey Shaw                 11                   20:21

2024 Outlook:

Bonny Eagle has won the last 4 state titles and 9 of the last 11.  Unless a real shocker occurs in 2024, that trend will end.  Bonny Eagle graduated a bunch of seniors and bring back only 2 runners with varsity experience.  Those two returners are very strong, but the Scots will need to develop some new contributors.  If history is any indicator, they should be able to do so.

#17 – Thornton Academy Trojans

Class A #8

Class A South #6

SMAA #6

2023 Results:

Class A South Regional: 9th

Class A State Championships: Did Not Qualify

Combined State Meet Finish: Did Not Qualify

Notable Returning Runners: (Based on Personal Bests)

Mackenzie Shields      10                   20:08

Anna Moulton             11                   21:50

Grace Lambert            12                   22:12

Olivia Smart                12                   23:27

Elodie Falardeau         11                   23:37

2024 Outlook:

Thornton Academy showed some promise last year, but fell just short of advancing out of the tough Class A South regional.  Mackenzie Shields had a very strong freshman campaign and should lead the team yet again this year.  Anna Moulton did advance individually to the state meet as well and will bring that experience to 2024.  If they can get their top 5 under 23:00, the Trojans should advance back to the state meet this year.

#18 – Marshwood Hawks

Class A #9

Class A South #7

SMAA #7

2023 Results:

Class A South Regional: 4th

Class A State Championships: 9th

Combined State Meet Finish: 20th

Notable Returning Runners: (Based on Personal Bests)

Maya Sanzone            11                   20:27

Ava Sanzone                11                   21:46

Laura Horvath             12                   22:36

Brynn Butler                12                   22:46

Gracelynn Childress    10                   23:09

Emily Keith                  10                   23:19

2024 Outlook:

The Hawks have been a strong team year in and year out over the recent past, and they will look to continue that trend this year.  The Sanzone twins pack a strong 1-2 punch, with Maya in particular coming off of a stellar sophomore year.  The roster has some nice senior leadership in the scoring 5 and two athletes that ran strong freshman times that will look to improve throughout their second year.

#19 – Yarmouth Clippers

Class B #7

Class B South #6

WMC #5

2023 Results:

Class B South Regional: 6th

Class B State Championships: 7th

Combined State Meet Finish: 15th

Notable Returning Runners: (Based on Personal Bests)

Olivia Wentworth       11                   20:45

Eleanor Weyenberg    10                   21:16

Gracie Olson               10                   23:23

Emaline Hill                 12                   23:39

Rose Carroll                11                   23:42

Poloma Kitchens         12                   23:55

Abbey Hamilton          10                   23:57

2024 Outlook:

Yarmouth always has a large team and depth will once again be a strength for this team. They had 13 underclassmen last year that ran under 25 minutes.  They also should have a great low stick.  Olivia Wentworth only ran a few cross country meets last year but should be a full time runner this year, and if so, she could be a Class B title contender after finishing 2nd in the 3200 this spring.  I won’t be shocked if they exceed this projected finish.

#20 – Cape Elizabeth Capers

Class B #8

Class B South #7

WMC #6

2023 Results:

Class B South Regional: 4th

Class B State Championships: 4th

Combined State Meet Finish: 10th

Notable Returning Runners: (Based on Personal Bests)

Hannah Frothingham  11                   20:29

Addie Mazzeo             11                   22:09

Addison Young            11                   22:32

Jane Curtis                  12                   22:41

2024 Outlook:

Cape Elizabeth is another program that has had a lot of success over the years.  This year, they will need to run their best to even qualify for the state meet.  Frothingham should be a solid frontrunner who will keep the scoring low for the Capers.  If the pack behind her can approach 22:00, the Capers will have a successful season.

#21 – Bangor Rams

Class A #10

Class A North #3

KVAC #5

2023 Results:

Class A North Regional: 3rd

Class A State Championships: 6th

Combined State Meet Finish:  14th

Notable Returning Runners: (Based on Personal Bests)

Jenna Elkadi                12                   22:11

Kaliyah Saunders         11                   22:11

Abigail Bergmark        12                   22:49

Sofie Rueter                12                   22:50

Alexis Blue                   11                   23:15

Ellee Robicheau          10                   23:17

Ava Pelkey                   11                   23:20

2024 Outlook:

Bangor had a very successful season in 2023, but they have graduated frontrunner Katie McCarthy as well as some other contributing seniors.  They leave behind a pack of athletes that all run solid times, but the Rams will need a couple of runners to break out and approach 21:00 to compete with the best teams in the state.  Based on their 800m success during the spring, this very well could be the case.