A lot of action takes place this week. Top teams face off and make their debuts. The New Balance Race Report is here to cover it all!
Boys #2 Natick holds off #15 Wellesley, 24-32, tops Braintree 15-50
The Natick boys’ team had another early season test when Wellesley came to town. John Bianchi took the win again for the RedHawks in 16:30. Not far behind, teammate Freddie Van der Velden held off Wellesley’s top runner Sami Juma, 16:37-38. From there they continued to trade places as Daniel Goldberg of Wellesley was able to break up Declan Hava and Benjamin Gidelson.
Wellesley’s depth was on display, and may have given Natick a scare, as they took the next four positions. Their pack of Henry Ofenlock, Solomon Jin, Alexander Bonnette, and Liam Fitzpatrick finished together in 17:14-18. They’ll be a strong group to watch at their first Invitational. Jonathan Pereira, Brady Collins, and Dylan Cooke rounded out the scoring for Natick in 17:22-23. Braintree’s top runners Peter Olivadoti and Liam Sweeney came in just under the 18-minute mark in 17:58-59.
Girls #9 Wellesley handles tough challenge from Natick and Braintree
Wellesley faced a tough test from both Natick and Braintree yesterday. They held off Braintree 23-36, and Natick 26-30, as their strength up front proved too much. Emma and Madeline Tuxbury went 1-2 for Wellesley in commanding fashion, finishing over 40 seconds ahead of third place. Madeline Coggins had a strong race for the Raiders running 20:43.
Natick vs Braintree ended up the race of the day. Braintree secured their first win of the season with a score of 28-29. Chloe Dinh and Anna Flaherty got the Wamps off to a great start going 1-2 in 20:04 and 20:08. But they had to be nervous when they saw the sea of red and blue jerseys that came in together. Kallie Rader of Natick and Emma Koca of Braintree traded spots going 3-4, but then it was all Natick.
Natick shoed tremendous depth taking the next five spots. Margaret Armstrong and Samantha McMorrow both finished under 20 minutes, and then Megan Joyce, Erin Wagner, and Lydia Beaudoin came in under 21. In the end Braintree was able to prevail, as Ella McDonald and Isabella Chung rounded out the scoring. Keep an eye on both Braintree and Natick.
Girls #6 Newton North tops #12 Weymouth and Milton
Maggie Abely and Etsy Dudkin went 1-2 for Newton North, running 16:40 and 16:45 over the 2.8-mile course at Wompatuck State Park. Sonia Souto and Jessica Harding took 3-4 for the wildcats as they continued their tough stretch of racing in conference. Newton North was able to get the job done, winning 21-36. Casey Costello, Vivienne and Adelle Dupere, would finish 5-7 and secure the win.
Weymouth secured their second league win topping Milton 18-41. Mia Manfredi, Natalie McInnis, and Evelyn Hieshetter rounded out the top five finishing 18:08 and 18:17. Evelyn Toth of Milton was able to break up that group and run 18:08. She continues to run well for Milton as they face stiff competition week in and week out.
After a grueling stretch of racing, Weymouth is off until the 20th when they’ll run MSTCA Frank Kelly Invitational.
Boys #17 Newton North tops Weymouth and Milton
Patrick Geagan and Seamus Egan continue their strong running finishing 1-2 for the Wildcats again, in 14:27 and 14:35. Newton North was able to take care of business topping Weymouth 25-34. Max Badri was third overall in the tri meet running 14:52. Against Weymouth they were able to get their next four in to secure the win. Lucas Allen, William Kennealy, Luke Mantel, and Mathew Gallo continue to run well for the Tigers.
While Milton fell to both squads, Robert Beato continues to show he’s one of the best in the conference, running 14:55 and finishing fourth overall in the tri meet.
#14 Oliver Ames Boys top Mansfield 22-36, #18 Oliver Ames Girls win 17-44
Landon Sarney blazed the fastest 5K in the state thus far, running 15:26 on the Mansfield Course. Sarney is coming off a big outdoor season where he won the 2 Mile at the Division 3 Outdoor Championship. Oliver Ames took care of business, but Mansfield looked strong. Junior Joseph Federline Jr of Mansfield was second in 16:10 and led a top five that all ran 18:18 or better.
In the girl’s race, Oliver Ames took the first four spots before ceding the next two to Mansfield. Kathleen Beaulieu won in a time of 20:33 over the 5K course. April Haddigan was first for Mansfield in 22:38. Devin Thomas and Ashley Powers both ran under 21 for the Tigers as well.
#10 Parker Charter Essential tops Burncoat 17-46
The strong boys squad from Parker Charter took care of business after a strong performance at the MSTCA relays. Burncoat avoided the sweep thanks to Junior Griffin Spofford who finished fourth in 17:03 on the 5K course
The Girls from Parker Charter won in similar fashion, topping both Burncoat and Notre-Dame Academy. Parker’s top three of Daphne Croft, Elsa Peirpont, and Summer Goyette took the first three positions together in 22:18-19.
#8 Boston College High bests Xaverian Brothers 20-38
Division 1’s top returner Greg McGrath won by almost a minute in 15:55. Xaverian’s Jack Weintraub was second in 16:54. BC High’s next three runners, Colin Kurtz, Owen Geagan and Theo Weiss, finished together in 17:19-20.
Samuel Keith of Xaverian finished sixth in 17:42. Keith is one of the top overall returners from last season after finishing 21st at the Meet of Champions in 16:29. We didn’t see him this outdoor season so it’s great to see him racing again.
Top ranked teams from the Middlesex League Compete
Arlington tops Burlington 16-47
Chloe Reinelt and Sofia Faust went 1-2 for Arlington in 20:39 and 20:43. Burlington avoided the sweep thanks to Mariska Kilroy who finished 22:02.
Arlington Boys top Burlington 15-50
The Spy Ponders speed and strength were on full display yesterday as they took the first seven spots. Up front were Owen Merrill and 800m speedster Nico Peukert in 16:41. Top returner Daichi Collins was sixth for them in 17:12. Collins was 39th at the Meet of Champions last season.
#3 Lexington Boys top Wakefield 18-43
Patrick Noonan took the win while some of Lexington’s top runners were absent or resting after racing this past weekend.
#1 Lexington Girls top Wakefield 16-47
Similar to the Boys race, we didn’t see some of Lexington’s top runners as they took care of business yesterday. Liza Bangston of Wakefield broke the Lexington pack finishing fifth in 21:37.
Dyestat released their Northeast Rankings and left Lexington out. While they were featured as an honorable mention, could this serve as bulletin board material for out #1 Team?
*Billerica and Westford Academy were ranked four and five.
Patriot League Opens
Marshfield boys top Hingham 19-40, Girls 17-38
Marshfield Boys went 1-3 led by Tucker McNamee in 16:10 over the 2.98 Mile course. Freshmen Conor Rightmire was second in 16:12. Gavin Anderson was fourth overall for Hingham in 16:42.
Sarah Penney had a commanding win for Marshfield in 19:52 while her teammates took the next three spots. Casey Gately finished fifth overall for Hingham.
#20 North Quincy Girls Top Hanover
North Quincy was able to secure a perfect score against Hanover by taking the first five positions. Hanover broke up their top seven taking sixth and seventh. Maddy McGillicuddy was the overall winner 19:51, not far off her PR of 19:40. Top returner Ada Cote was second in 21:06.
*we’ll update as more results come in
