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  Team Predictions     Top Individuals (Alphabetical Order)
  Blue Division W-L      
1. Saratoga Springs 13-1   Tyler Berg-Sr. Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake
2. Shenendehowa 12-2 Evan Brennan-Sr. Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake
3. Guilderland 11-3   Matthew Cavaliere-Sr.-* Bethlehem
4. Shaker 10-4   Liam Danaher-Sr. Columbia
5. Bethlehem 8-6   Marty Dolan-Sr. Niskayuna
6. Niskayuna-* 7-7   Aidan Gillooley-Sr. Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake
7. Columbia 6-8   Ben Guerin-Jr. Ballston Spa
8. Colonie 4-10   Alexander Hislop-Sr. Shenendehowa
  Grey Division W-L   Nick Hunziker-Sr. Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake
1. Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake-* 14-0 David Metacarpa-Jr. Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake
2. Ballston Spa 9-5   T.J. Randall-Jr. Shaker
3. C.B.A. 5-9   Nicholas Soldvere-Sr. Guilderland
4. Averill Park 3-11   Noah Tindale-Sr. Guilderland
5. Albany High 2-12   Anthony Verro-Sr. Saratoga Springs
6. Schenectady 1-13   Shea Weilbaker-Sr.-* Saratoga Springs
7. Troy 0-14      

*=2017 State Qualifiers  

Albany High Falcons    

2017 Sectional place: 11th place-Class A

Projected Lineup: Jason Eveleth-Sr., Barak Binyamin-Sr., Ghaffar Uzabek-Jr., Peter Wiley-Sr., Maxim Gottlieb-Jr., Isaac Fong-Jr., Wil Eveleth-So.

Key Losses: Max Heller, Adam Zak, Mitchell Ringwald, Thomas Ottaway

Team Outlook: Lose four out of their top seven, including three out of their top four. Senior Jason Eveleth should lead team team and was in the mid 17's last year. After him Senior Barak Binyamin and Junior Ghaffar Uzbek should be the nest two in line but they were over a minute behind Eveleth running the the high 18's and low 19's respectively. Team needs some big improvement and possibly some new runners if they want to move up.

Averill Park Warriors    

2017 Sectional place: 7th place-Class B

Projected Lineup: Adam Limoges-Jr., Sean Malenfant-So., Noah Bonesteel-So., Logan Escobar-Jr., Alex Cooper-Jr., Gabriel Hildebrant-Jr., Hayden Chenette-Jr.

Key Losses: Jeremy Gundrum, Andrew Fountain, Peter Flick

Team Outlook: Lose three out of their top seven, including last year's top runner, Jeremy Gundrum. Junior Adam Limoges and Sophomore Sean Malenfant should be their top two runners as both were in the mid 17 minute range last year. Juniors Logan Escobar and Alex Cooper should be next but they were in the high 18's-low 19's range and will need to cut the gap to their top two runners if they want to see improvement. Entire returning team are all underclassmen so there's definitely room for improvement.

Ballston Spa Scotties

2017 Sectional place: 6th place-Class A

Projected Lineup: Ben Guerin-Jr., Peter Hansen-Sr., Brennan Fletcher-Sr., Ian Hansen-So., Joseph Bozzo-Sr., Patrick garland-Jr., Tommy Anderson-Sr.

Key Losses: Tim Dwyer

Team Outlook: Lose their top runner, Tim Dwyer, to graduation but return everyone else. Junior Ben Guerin is a solid number one and was just under 16 minutes last season. Seniors Peter Hansen and Brennan Fletcher should be their 2-3 as both were in the low to high 16 minute range last year. Next three runners were in the low to mid 17's last year to give them a solid top five. The look to be much improved from last year but will want to see their 2nd through fifth runners improve to well into the 16 minute range and close the gap to their number one. Had one of their best seasons last year and will be looking to improve on that this year.

Bethlehem Eagles  

2017 Sectional place: 2nd place-Class A, 5th place Federation Meet

Projected Lineup: Matthew Cavaliere-Sr., Alex Colonno-Jr., Zachary Fiske-Sr., Zachary Pokat-Jr., Leo Rosenblum-Sr., Artemus DeVolder-Sr., John Moak-Sr.

Key Losses: Jack Huber, Cameron Davis, Riley Grossman, William Quackenbush

Team Outlook: Had one of their best seasons last year finishing 2nd at Sectionals and fifth at Feds but lose four out of their top five from last year to graduation, including two former state qualifiers. Cavaliere comes in as their top runner and one of the top runners in the league, as he was a state qualifier last year and was in the mid 15's last year. Big dropoff after that as Junior Alex Colonno and Senior Zachary Fiske have the next two best time and both were just over 17 minutes last year, with their 4th and 5th in the high 17's. Bethlehem always seems to have one or two runners make a big leap every year and they will need that again this year if they want to improve in the league. If not then they will be fighting in the middle of the pack this year.

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Spartans    

2017 Sectional place: 1st place-Class B, State Champions, Federation Champions, 3rd place NXN New York Regionals

Projected Lineup: Tyler Berg-Sr., Evan Brennan-Sr., Aidan Gillooley-Sr., Nick Hunziker-Sr., David Metacarpa-Jr., Ryan Sheppard-Sr., Kevin Board-Jr., Dante Ubriaco-Jr., Mikhail Troyan-Jr., Zackary Schribner-Jr.

Key Losses: Michael Messere

Team Outlook: The two-time state champions and returning Federation champions should only be stronger this year as they return their top six runners from last year. Tullyrunners' preseason predictions has them as the top team in New York State and 3rd in the nation, but that's the preseason. With Seniors Tyler Berg breaking 15 minutes at Saratoga and Aidan Gillooley just over 15 minutes they have one of the best 1-2 punches in the state. Following that are Senior Evan Brennan and Junior David Metacarpa who were both in the mid 15's last year and Nick Hunziker closing out their top five running just under 16 minutes. It should be quite exciting to see what they can do this year.

C.B.A. Brothers    

2017 Sectional place: 8th place-Class B

Projected Lineup: Alec Haring-Sr., Chris West-Sr., Nick Mandato-Jr., Sean Hendricks-So., Evan Williams-Fr., Jack Mangione-Fr., Philip Bianco-8th, Tommy McAvoy-So., Ryley Moran-Sr., Lakshman Reddy-So.

Key Losses: none

Team Outlook: Returning everyone with Haring as their number one, running in the mid 17's last year. West, Mandato, and Hendricks should come in as their second through fourth runners with Williams as their fifth. There is a lot of youth behind their top two seniors so there is good chance for improvements from most of the team. Not sure if they can move up from where I have them but they could have a good future if these young runners stick with it.

Colonie Garnet Raiders    

2017 Sectional place: 7th place-Class A

Projected Lineup:Dan Zukowski-Sr., Tim Rickert-Sr., Andy Tucker-Sr., Max Tsykun-Jr., Dylan Travison-Jr., Paul Holmes-Jr., Anthony Horton-Jr.

Key Losses: Jared Craw, Jacob Oertel, Destin Yee, Nick Sutton

Team Outlook: Lose their top two runners and three out of five from last year. Seniors Zukowski and Rickert should be their top two runners as both were in the mid to high 16 minute range last year. A big drop off after that as they return no one else under 18 minutes. Need that gap between their top two and the rest of the team to tighten if they want to move up in the league. Right now they are being slightly edged out by C.B.A. and Columbia.

Columbia Blue Devils    

2017 Sectional place: 10th place-Class A

Projected Lineup:Liam Danaher-Sr., Dustin Chambers-Sr., Andrew Gatchell-Jr., Tom Breimer-So., Aiden Scott-Jr., John Powhida-Sr., Michael Dennis Murphy-So., Evan Farnan-Fr., Logan Ploss-So., Nate Davis-Fr.

Key Losses: Jared Kehma, Dante Albanese

Team Outlook: Lose their third and fourth runners from last year but return everyone else. Seniors Danaher and Chambers are a solid top two as they were both in the low 16 minute range last year. Junior Gatchell should be their number three runner and was in the mid 17's last year with senior Powhida, their fourth, just under 18 minutes and have Breimer moving up and Scott  just under 18 minutes running for Hoosick Falls last year.  Improvements will happen if their fourth and fifth can run closer to their third runner to close that 1-5 gap. They are not that far off from Niskayuna and Bethlehem and could possibly move to at least .500 with improvements.

Guilderland Dutchmen    

2017 Sectional place: 5th place-Class A, 12th place Federation Meet

Projected Lineup: Noah Tindale-Sr., Nicholas Soldvere-Sr., Sean O'Brien-Jr., Micah Tindale-Fr., Jack Parsons-Jr., Will Cusato-Fr., Alex Gent, Ryan Avery, Benjamin Drzymala-Sr., Evan Rogotzke

Key Losses: Angus Cropley, Luke Tanner

Team Outlook: Return their top five from last year. Senior Noah Tindale is their number one and one of the top runners in the league running in the mid 15's last year. Senior Soldvere should be their number two and was just under 16 minutes last year. Should third through fifth and junior Parsons, 8th grader Micah Tindale and junior O'Brien were all in the mid 16's last year. Team looks to be in the three way battle for the second spot in the league with Saratoga and Shenendehowa. If they can get their third through fifth closer to 16 minutes then they will have a good chance.

Niskayuna Silver Warriors  

2017 Sectional place: 1st place-Class A, 3rd place New York State Meet

Projected Lineup: Marty Dolan-Sr., Thomas Ragone-Jr., Jack Schiavo-So., Julian Franjieh-Fr., Providence Kang-Jr., Michel McCallig-Jr., Thomas Cuvillier-Sr.

Key Losses: Donnovan Tucker, Colin Ross, Jospeh Quinn, Joseph Hale, Matt Tate

Team Outlook: The returning sectional champions have been hit hard by graduation and they lose five out of their top seven from last year. Senior Dolan is a solid number one as he was in the mid 15 minute range last year. Junior Ragone should be their number two and was in the low 16's last year. A big drop off after their top two as their next three runners returning; sophomore Schiavo, freshman Franjieh, and junior Kang, were all in the mid 17's last year. Took their first sectional title since 1981 but will need a lot of improvements from their third through fifth runners if they want to move up in the league standings. Right now there is just too big of a gap between their top two runners and their third and fifth.

Saratoga Springs Blue Streaks   

2017 Sectional place: 4th place-Class A

Projected Lineup: Shea Weilbaker-Sr., Ezra Ruggles-Sr., Aidan Waite-Jr., Peter Moller-Sr., Anthony Verro-Sr., Max Fredette-So., Clayton Orzel-Sr., Ryan Bush-Fr., Brady Tooker-So., Christian Mercado-

Key Losses: Gavin Burns, Sam Getz

Team Outlook: Solid team returning as they only lose their 5th and 6th runners from last year. Senior Weilbaker is one of the top returning runners in the state and was sub 15 last year at Saratoga. Seniors Verro and Ruggles, with junior Waite were all in the low to mid 16's last year and should all be in the mix for sub 16 this year. The fifth spot is the concern for them as the next group of returners are all about a minute behind the fourth runner. Moller joining the team from soccer after at 4:32 1600 last Spring will give them a big chance for that. It will be a big battle with Guilderland and Shenendehowa for that second spot in the league but I give Saratoga the slight edge because of their solid top four and I believe they have runners that have the ability to close that gap between their fourth and fifth runners.

Schenectady Patriots   

2017 Sectional place: 9th place-Class A

Projected Lineup: Isaac Menis-Sr., Wakeem Medina-Sr., Christian Mora-Jr., Joshua Mahabir-Jr., Jose Uglade-Jr., Connor Juedes-Sr.

Key Losses: Maazin Ahmed, Keegan Cochrane, Sean Kingsbury, Malcolm Chank 1-3-5-7

Team Outlook: Lose three out of their top five to graduation including sectional champion Maazin Ahmed which, of course, is a huge loss. Bring back a solid top two with senior Menis in the low 16's and senior Medina just under 17 minutes last year. Huge drop off after their top two as no one else retuning is under 19 minutes. Need to see big improvements from their 3rd through 5th runners if they want to move up in the league this year.

Shaker Blue Bison    

2017 Sectional place: 8th place-Class A

Projected Lineup: T.J. Randall-Jr., Vinny Levchenko-So., Christopher Garretson-Jr., Logan Drake-So., Rufino Vasquez-Jr., Tyler Stanton-Jr., Zack Diehl-So.

Key Losses: Matthew Simkulet

Team Outlook: Return everyone but their fourth runner from last year. Junior Randall is their top returning runner and was just over 16 minutes last year. Sophomore Levchenko and junior Garretson were both in the mid 16's and should be their second and third runners with sophomore Drake and junior Vasquez right around the minute mark. May have a tough times challenging the top three teams this year but have a nice 1st-5th 60 second compression which will make them tough for most teams. Entire top seven returners all all underclassmen so they might be a year away from challenging for the league title.

Shenendehowa Plainsmen   

2017 Sectional place: 3rd place-Class A

Projected Lineup: Alex Hislop-Sr., Bryan Spence-Jr., Ryan Shanahan-Jr., Aidan Hickey-Jr., Odin Schaepkins-Sr., Gregory Langone-Sr., Maxwell Hoffman-Sr.

Key Losses: Liam Hickey, T.J. Michalek 2-6

Team Outlook: Lose their 2nd and 6th runners to graduation but return everyone else. Hislop is a solid number one runner and was in the mid 15 minute range last year. After Hislop they have eight, count 'em, eight runners that are all in the mid 16's last year. With the exception of Burnt Hills, Shenendehowa has much more depth than anyone else but they will need at least a couple of those guys in the mid 16's to improve into the sub 16 minute range if they are going to challenge for the second spot in the league with Saratoga and Guilderland. They definitely have the bodies on their roster to do that.

Troy Flying Horses   

2017 Sectional place: incomplete-Class A

Projected Lineup: Jake Dauphinias-Sr., Charles Stockwell-Jr., Connor Hughes-Sr., Eric Manny-So.

Key Losses: James Faraci

Team Outlook: Lose their top runner from last year and only return three or four this year. Senior Dauphinias was in the mid 18's last year and is their top returning runner. Rest of the retuning team were all over 22 minutes. They will have to continue rebuilding first before any concerns about league standings.

Suburban Council Girls  

  Team Predictions     Top Individuals (Alphabetical Order)
  Blue Division W-L      
1. Saratoga Springs 13-0   Hannah Belleville-Jr. Shenendehowa
2. Niskayuna 12-1 Emily Berg-Fr. Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake
3. Shenendehowa-* 11-2   Kelsey Chmiel-Sr.-* Saratoga Springs
4. Bethlehem 10-3   Riley Davis-8th Bethlehem
5. Guilderland 9-4   Faith Demars-Jr.-* Ballston Spa
6. Shaker 8-5   Jada Dennis-Jr. Shenendehowa
7. Colonie 6-7   Rory Graham-Sr. Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake
8. Columbia 5-8   Rachel Hodge-Jr.-* Bethlehem
  Grey Division W-L   Luccabella Hotaling-Fr. Shenendehowa
1. Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake-* 7-6 Liyat Kebbede-Fr. Niskayuna
2. Ballston Spa 4-9   Ciara Knott-Sr. Saratoga Springs
3. Albany High 3-10   Charlotte Kokernak-Sr. Niskayuna
4. Averill Park 2-11   Gillian Roeder-Jr. Bethlehem
5. Schenectady 1-12   Kathryn Tenney-Sr. Colonie
6. Troy 0-13   Alexandria Vellekoop-So. Guilderland

  

Albany High Falcons   

2017 Sectional place: 10th place-Class A

Projected Lineup: Natalie Penna-Jr., Elli Sol Strich-Sr., Claire Patnaude-Sr., Dalia Levy-So., Bethany Quist-So., Amelia Colafati-Jr., Casey Su-Morrill-Sr.

Key Losses: Mara Strich

Team Outlook: Lose their fifth runner from last year but return everyone else. Penna and Strich are a solid 1-2 punch as both were in the low to mid 19 minute range last year. After their top two though is an almost three minute gap as Patnaude was in the mid 22's and Levy and Quist in the high 22's last year. That gap will have to close considerably if they want to move up in the league.

Averill Park Warriors    

2017 Sectional place: 10th place-Class B

Projected Lineup: Lauren Meyers-Jr., Mackenzie Julien-Jr., Hadley Chan-Jr., Jenna-Marie Morin-Jr., Lauren Harland-Jr., Carley Saleino-Jr., Abby Vandenberg-Sr.

Key Losses: Emma Limoges, Claudia Stay

Team Outlook: Lose two out of their top five from last year. Meyers returns as their top returning runner and was in the high 21's last year. Julien and Chen were both more than a minute back from her so they will have to have some big drops in time if they want to pick up another win or two. Right now, I only have them over Schenectady and Troy.

Ballston Spa Scotties

2017 Sectional place: 8th place-Class A

Projected Lineup: Faith Demars-Jr., Olivia Skylstad-So., Ruby Bashant-So., Greta Gottman-Sr., Zoe Freightenburgh-So., Shea McNamera-So., Catherine Whitfield-Jr.

Key Losses: Whitney Wright, Emily Rodak

Team Outlook: Lose their third and sixth runner from last year but return everyone else. You can't get much better than Demars as your top runner. According to tullyrunners she is one of the top returning runners in the state and was in the mid 17's last year with only Saratoga's Kelsey Chmiel ahead of her in Section 2. Skylstad returns as their number two and was in the mid 19's last year. A big gap after their top two as Bashant is the only other runner returning that was under 22 minutes last year. They will need some big improvements from their third through fifth runners this year if they want to move up from their projected 4-9 record.

Bethlehem Eagles    

2017 Sectional place: 4th place-Class A, 12th place Federation Meet

Projected Lineup: Rachel Hodge-Jr., Riley Davis-8th, Gillian Roeder-Jr., Emily Smith-Jr., Meghan Gough-Jr.,  Jillian Hettrich-Sr., Katie Grossman-So., Grace McGrath-Jr., Amelia Evans-Jr.

Key Losses: Sarah Vener, Nora Abbott

Team Outlook: Return everyone but their fourth and sixth runners from last year. Hodge should be back as their top runners and was just under 18 minutes last year. Davis is their number two after a strong season as a seventh grader last year and was in the mid 18's and Roeder their number three in the high 18's. After finishing fourth last year at Sectionals they have the ability to be sneaky good this year as tullyrunners has them as his preseason 9th in the state in Class A. Will need to close the gap with their fifth runner and Gough was just under 20 minutes last year and their depth isn't as strong as the other teams that they will be fighting in the league.

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Spartans    

2017 Sectional place: 1st place-Class B, 6th place New York State Meet

Projected Lineup: Rory Graham-Sr., Emily Berg-Fr., Maddy Smith-So., Madi Whited-So., Mauren Camarro-Jr., Janna Hackenberg-Jr., Anna LeClair-Sr.

Key Losses: Kristin McAlonen, Monica Jerry

Team Outlook: Lost their third and fifth from last year but return everyone else. Graham is a solid number one as she is the returning Section 2 Class B champion and one of the top runners in the league running just over 18 minutes last year. Berg comes in as their number two and was just under 19 minutes. Rest of the team will need to close the gap as the rest of the team as Whited is in the low 20's and everyone else is over 21 minutes. Should easily win the grey division but seem and step behind the rest of teams that are ahead of them in the league.  If they can get more from their fourth and fifth then they could be much more competitive.

Colonie Garnet Raiders    

2017 Sectional place: 7th place-Class A

Projected Lineup:Kathryn Tenney-Sr., Sophia Bisognano-Jr., Lillian Moran-8th, Payton McGeough-Gamache-8th, Madison Stealey-Jr., Julia Wang-Jr., Emma Gepfert-Fr., Lexi DeBernardo-Sr.

Key Losses: Samantha Pellegrini, Marilyn O'Brien

Team Outlook: Return five out of seven from last year, including three out of their top five. Tenney returns as a strong number one runner as she was in the mid 18 minute range last year. Big gap after her as no one else was under 20 minutes. Stealey, Bisognano, Wang, and DeBernardo were all in the mid 20's last year but will need top drop under 20 minutes if the team wants to move up in the league. With three new young runners that could possibly be in their top seven there is a good chance of improvement.

Columbia Blue Devils    

2017 Sectional place: 9th place-Class A

Projected Lineup: Kiley Matthews-Fr., Abgail Farnan-Jr., Erin Dougherty-Fr., Madeline Knapp-Fr., Nicole Orcutt-Sr., Heather Bryant-So., Heather Bryant-So., Xeshelle Tavares-8th

Key Losses: Gabriella Broga

Team Outlook: Only lose their number two runner from last year. Matthews come back with their top returning time in the mid 19 minute range last year with Farnan just under 20 minutes last year. Almost a minute gap after that as Dougherty and Knapp were in the mid 20's and Orcutt almost a minute behind them. They will want to close that 1-5 gap of almost two minutes down with their third and fourth runners hopefully dipping under 20 minutes this year.

Guilderland Dutchmen   

2017 Sectional place: 5th place-Class A, 15th place Federation Meet

Projected Lineup: Alexandria Vellekoop-So., Olivia Fanshawe-Sr., Alexis Anagnostpoulos--Sr., Kate Scanlan-Fr., Gabby Cusato-Fr., Margot Tanner-Jr., Nicole Czaban-So.

Key Losses: Erin Miceli, Alexa Thompson, Hannah Gallagher

Team Outlook: Return four out of their top seven from last year including losing their second and third runners. Vellekoop returns as their top runner and was in the mid 18 minute range last year. Fanshawe and Anagnostpoulos were both in the mid 19's last year and should be their second and third. Scanlan was just under 20 minutes and the team will need their fourth and fifth the drop into at least the mid 19's this year if they want to challenge the top four teams in the league this year. They always have a large team so the possibility that someone steps up is always large.

Niskayuna Silver Warriors    

2017 Sectional place: 2nd place-Class A

Projected Lineup:Liyat Kebbede-Fr., Charlotte Kokernak-Sr., Abigail Thomas-Fr., Sophia Boler-Fr., Katherine Hesler-Jr., Erin Boler-Fr., Tess McGrinder-Sr.

Key Losses: Abigail Spiers, Amelia Kokernak, Samantha Padula

Team Outlook: Lost three out of their top five from last year's sectional runner-up team and yet have good enough depth to still compete for the league title. Kebbede and Kokernak should be their top two and were in the low to mid 18 minute range last year. Thomas and Boler return with the best third and fourth times as both were in the low 19's with Hensler just behind them in the mid 19's. Tullyrunners has them 4th in their preseason Class A state rankings and have a good chance at taking the league this year and possibly their first sectional title since 1984.

Saratoga Springs Blue Streaks   

2017 Sectional place: 3rd place-Class A, 1st place Federation Meet

Projected Lineup:Kelsey Chmiel-Sr., Ciara Knott-Sr., McKinley Wheeler-8th, Skyler Knott-8th, Megan Moring-Sr., Katie Vandyck-So., Sheridan Wheeler-8th

Key Losses: Carly Vetter, Samantha Vetter, Keellyn Cummings

Team Outlook: Return their top two from last year but lost the rest of their top five. Chmiel returns for her senior year as tullyrunners third best runner in the nation only behind the NXN champion (Katelyn Touhy) and the Footlocker champion (Claudia Lane). The Saratoga State Park record holder will be followed by Ciara Knott, who was just under 18 minutes last year. They then have a pack of five runners that were all in the low to mid 19 minute range last year that include three 8th graders. They get the slight edge for the league title for the moment but it is really close. If they can get their third through fifth under 19 minutes then they will have a much better chance.

Schenectady Patriots   

2017 Sectional place: 11th place-Class A

Projected Lineup: Julia Smith-Sr., Madison Andrasy-Jr., Amy Chinsammy-So., Yvonne Ochart-Jr., Aja Smuel-Jr.

Key Losses: Renee Russo, Mary Liebers, Karmin Hemraj

Team Outlook: Lost three out of their top seven from last year including their number one. Smith should be their number one this year and was in the mid 21 minute range last year. Andrasy and Chinsammy were both just over 22 minutes last year and are their second and third. The other returning two runners were both over 27 minutes last year. Team needs to rebuild and get their numbers up before worrying about league standings.

Shaker Blue Bison   

2017 Sectional place: 6th place-Class A

Projected Lineup: Kaleigh Higgins-8th, Olivia Miles-Jr., Rachel Brown-Sr., Anna Asch-Sr., Madelyn Miles-Fr., Madelyn Miles-Fr., Tori Mariano-Jr.

Key Losses: Angela Artini

Team Outlook: Only lose their number two runner from last year. Higgins returns as their number one and was just under 19 minutes last year. Miles should be their number two and was in the mid 19's with Brown just behind her. They have four runners coming in next that were in the low to min 20 minute range last year and will be looking for at least of couple of them to dip under 20 minutes. Still seem a little bit behind the top four though.

Shenendehowa Plainsmen   

2017 Sectional place: 1st place-Class A, 2nd place New York State Meet, 2nd place Federation Meet

Projected Lineup: Hannah Belleville-Jr., Jada Dennis-Jr., Luccabella Hotaling-Fr., Lily Digman-Sr., McKenzie Ryan-Sr., Jade Dennis-Jr., Cassie McLaughlin-So.

Key Losses: Hannah Reale, Olivia Lomascolo, Charlotte Hartman, Taylor Leggett

Team Outlook: Lose their top three runners from last year and four out of seven and yet, still have enough depth to challenge for the league title again. Belleville, Hotaling and the Dennis twins were all in the mid to high 18 minute range and any one of those four could step up as their top runner. Next two runners were in the mid 19's last year and they will want to see that gap between their fourth and fifth runners to close if they want to repeat at league and sectional champions.

Troy Flying Horses   

2017 Sectional place: incomplete-Class A

Projected Lineup: Rosie Waters-So., Inari Sohn-8th

Key Losses: none

Team Outlook: Waters and Sohn are the only returning runners and both were over 27 minutes last year. Team will have to focus on rebuliding.