Kelly and Boston Latin Academy Shine at Battle of the Border
Saturday’s Battle of the Border had unusually high temperatures for the first Saturday in October, reaching 82 degrees at one point. Still, that didn’t deter the contingents from Massachusetts and New Hampshire that showed up for the annual state battle. While New Hampshire got the win overall, there were some outstanding performances from athletes from the Bay State.
Battle of the Border Preview
Time to the throw division and league rivalries aside. This weekend is about Massachusetts vs New Hampshire at the 21st annual Battle of the Border. This 2025 edition of the race will take place at Alvirne High School in Hudson, NH.
Bay State Invitational Preview
This weekend of competition is the biggest of the season, and possibly until states in November. Both the Ocean State Invitational and the Bay State Invitational will feature many of the top teams and runners in the state. Notably, we’ll also get out first look at some of the top ranked team’s varsity squads.
New Balance Girls Power Rankings Week 3
This past week had the most action thus far this season. There were multiple invitationals across multiple states over the weekend, as well as some great dual meets. With plenty of racing comes a lot of results to pour through.
New Balance Boys Power Rankings Week 3
This past week had the most action thus far this season. There were multiple invitationals across multiple states over the weekend, as well as some great dual meets during the week. With plenty of racing comes a lot of results to pour through.
Ted Dutkiewicz Memorial Invitational
This past weekend had the rare Sunday meet, as Stanley Park in Westfield, MA hosted the Ted Dutkiewicz Memorial Invitational. With many of the top teams from the western half of the state in attendance, it served as a nice preview for the Western Mass XC Championships later this season.
Amherst-Pelham takes over Southern Maine
While there was plenty of action in the Bay State this Saturday, the Amherst-Pelham Regional boys team went north to test themselves. The Southern Maine Classic played host to 35 teams in Gorham, ME. Most of the competition was from Maine, but it was one of our own that took the crown.
Runners to Watch: Catholic Memorial’s Michael Upton
As junior last season, Catholic Memorial’s Michael Upton was among the best runners in the state all season. He started 2024 with a win at the Vineyard Invitational in 16:11, a PR at the time. He would also secure wins in the Small Schools section at the Manchester Invite as well as the Frank Mooney Invitational where he ran a season best of 15:45.
Runners to Watch: Concord Carlisle’s Maria Chopas
Last fall Maria Chopas saved her best for last. After a slower start to the season, she excelled in November, en route to a 12th place finish at the Meet of Champions, and helped her team finish third at the Division 1B Championships. After a strong outdoor season as well, Chopas will no longer be under the radar as she looks to lead #11 Concord-Carlisle.
Catholic Memorial makes a statement; Noteworthy returns highlight Vineyard Invitational
Saturday in Martha’s Vineyard featured strong winds, a bright sky, and some major performances from teams and individuals we did not feature in the preseason.