2022 Cross Country
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Foothills Council Boys
Last Year's Team Champion: Queensbury
Last Year's Individual Champion: Tyler Greene (Scotia-Glenville)
Team Predictions | W-L | Top Individuals (Alphabetical Order) | |||
North Division | |||||
1. | Queensbury | 8-1 | Julian Campopiano | Queensbury | |
2. | Glens Falls | 6-3 | Connor Couperus | Broadalbin-Perth | |
3. | South Glens Falls | 4-5 | Liam Cowdrey | Scotia-Glenville | |
4. | Schuylerville | 4-5 | Liam Davidson | Queensbury | |
5. | Hudson Falls | 0-9 | Ryan Freihofer | Scotia-Glenville | |
South Division | Ben Jenkin | Queensbury | |||
1. | Scotia-Glenville | 9-0 | James Lynch | Schuylerville | |
2. | Broadalbin-Perth | 7-2 | Try Naselli | Johnstown | |
3. | Johnstown | 4-5 | Julian Stedman | Glens Falls | |
4. | Amsterdam | 2-7 | Rylee VanAlstine | Broadalbin-Perth | |
5. | Gloversville | 0-9 |
*= Returning State Qualifier
Amsterdam Rams
2021 Sectional Place: 12th place-Class A
Top Returnees: Joshua Motyaka-So., Christian Torres-Jr., Jose Rivera-Jr., Anthony Serrano-Jr., Nathan McGaffin-So., Rizalino Reyes-Fr., Connor Adams-So., Jadiel Aviles-So., John Severino-So.
Key Losses: Joseph Santiago, Hector Garcia, Brady Naish
Team Outlook: Lose their top two from last year. Sophomore Joshua Motyaka should be their top returning runnes as he was just under 20 minutes. Rest of the returnees were all over 21 minutes last year so there will have to be much improvements in the times if they want to move up in the league this year. Added a group of new runners this year so we'll see if any of them can jump into the top five and help the team out.
Broadalbin-Perth Patriots
2021 Sectional Place: 7th place-Class C
Top Returnees: Connor Couperus-Sr., Rylee VanAlstine-Jr., Blaine Herrick-Jr., Aiden Snyder-Sr., Thomas Holland-Sr., Andrew Satas-So., Logan Aery-Jr.
Key Losses: Joshua Hughes
Team Outlook: Only lose their number four runner from last year. Senior Connor Couperus returns as their number one runner. He was in the mid 17 minute range last year and is a league preseason top 5 runner. Junior Rylee VanAlstine was in the mid 17 minute range and is solidly their number two. Junior Blaine Herrick is their number three and is over a minute behind VanAlstine. Rest of team is more than a minute behind the top three so the team will want to cut those gaps down if they want to move up in the league.
Glens Falls Indians
2021 Sectional Place: 8th place-Class B
Top Returnees: Ryan Healy-Sr., Juliam Stedman-Sr. Liam Burgess-Jr., Ceaser Kihiberg-Sr., Aiden Gormley-Sr., Forrest Slingerland-Jr., Cavanuagh Powers-Fr., Brady Gross-So., Jackson Menard-So., Luke Stevens
Key Losses: Jack Putnam, Jack Bordeau, Ryan Rawson
Team Outlook: Lose two out of their top five from last year. Senior Julian Stedman returns with the best returning time in the league and was just over 17 minutes last year. Senior Aiden Gormley is their second best time from last year and was in the mid 18 minute range last year. With the addition of Liam Burgess, who will be doing double duty with soccer, and Swedish exchange student Caeser Kihiberg, they should have more depth then they had last year. Still, it will be tough to beat out Queensbury or Scotia-Glenville for one of the top two spots in the league.
Gloversville Huskies
2021 Sectional Place: incomplete-Class B
Top Returnees: Skylar Matson-So.
Key Losses: none
Team Outlook: Only have one runner, Sophomore Skylar Matson and was well into the 20's last year so team will have to focus on bringing in new talent and rebuild.
Hudson Falls Tigers
2021 Sectional Place: incomplete-Class B
Top Returnees: Scott Fish-Jr., Pierce Rohm-Jr.
Key Losses: Tom Brownstead
Team Outlook: Only had three runners last year and return two. Both runners were over 24 minutes last year so they will need to rebuild this year before focusing on league standings.
Johnstown Sirbills
2021 Sectional Place: 5th place-Class C
Top Returnees: Trey Naselli-Sr., Garrett Bobowski-Sr., Vinnie Rizzo-Sr., Colton Bobowski-8th, Matthew Ferrara-Jr., Wesley Singer-Fr., Elliott Haverly-Fr.
Key Losses: Alex Cwiakala
Team Outlook: Lose their top runner from last year but return everyone else. Senior Trey Naselli Comes in as the top returning runner and was in the mid 17 minute range last year. Seniors Garrett Bobowski and Vinnie Rizzo should be their next two runners as both were in the mid 18 minute range last year. Big gap to their fourth and fifth runners as both of them were over 21 minutes last year. Added some new runners moving up from modifed so hopefully they can add some depth to the team but they will still have a tough time moving up in their division.
Queensbury Spartans
2021 Sectional Place: 2nd place-Class B
Top Returnees: Juliam Campopiano-Jr., Ben Jenkin-Jr., Liam Davidson-So., Nick DiPlacido-Jr., Brayden Monastero-Jr., Nick Gileski-So., Andrew Murray-So.
Key Losses: Jack Hicks, Patrick Russell, Tyler Harrington, Chase Freed
Team Outlook: Hit hard by graduation, losing their top four runners from last year. Juniors Julian Campopiano and Ben Jenkin should be their top two returning runners as both were in the mid 17 minute range last year. Sophomore Liam Davidson should be their third runner and was in the high 17's last year. Next two runners were a little behind in the mid 18 minute range last year. It will be a close one with Scotia-Glenville this season and most of it will come down to each team's fourth through sixth runners so they will want to see the gap close to their third runner.
Schuylerville Black Horses
2021 Sectional Place: 2nd place-Class C
Top Returnees: James Lynch-Jr., Gvin Winacott-8th, Tyler Yocum-Sr., Ian Bailey-Sr., Esa Connelly-Jr., Owen Yonkin-Sr.
Key Losses: Daryl Headen, Daniel Farbaniec, Zachary Payant
Team Outlook: Lose their top two and three out of their top four from last season. Junior James Lynch should be their number one runner this year running in the mid 17 minute range last year. Big gap after Lynch and their number two should be 8th grader Gavin Winacott who was just over 19 minutes last year. Senior Tyler Yocum should be their number three runner and was in the mid 19 minute range last year and the only other runner under 20 minutes. Team will look to close the gap to the number one runner and improve their back end of their top five if they want to move up in the league.
Scotia-Glenville Tartans
2021 Sectional Place: 5th place-Class B
Top Returnees: Liam Cowdrey-Jr., Ryan Freihofer-Jr., John Bednarek-Jr., Tyler Knaggs-Sr., Jake Brown-Sr., Andrew Wilkinson-Sr., Shane Secor-Jr.
Key Losses: Tyler Greene, Patrick Allen, Adam Jansen
Team Outlook: Lose their top two from last year including state qualifier Tyler Greene. Juniors Liam Cowdrey and Ryan Freihofer should battle it out for the top spot on the team as they were both in the mid 17 minutes range. Junior John Bednarek and Senior Tyler Knaggs look to be their third and fourth runner both are in the mid 18 minute range. Fifth and sixth runners are in the low to mid 19's. They will be looking to close the gaps between their third and fourth runners and their fourth to fifth runner if they want to hold off Queensbury for the league title.
South Glens Falls Bulldogs
2021 Sectional Place: 10th place-Class B
Top Returnees: Cooper Brennan-Jr., Rafael Medina-Sr., Logan Kibling-So., Samuel Eggleston-Jr., Nathan Mojzer-So.
Key Losses: Tillman Philo, Jordan Stevens, Caleb Daigneault, Dylan Sechler, Andrew Byrne
Team Outlook: Hit hard by graduation, losing four out of their top five from last year. Junior Cooper Brennan should step in as their number one this year and was in the mid 18 minute range last year. Senior Rafael Medina should be their number two and was just under 19 minutes last year. Sophomore Logan Kibling should come in as their number three and was in the mid 19 minute range. Only two other runners return and were both over 21 minutes last year so they will need to see big imrpovement from their back end.
Foothills Council Girls
Last Year's Team Champion: Scotia-Glenville
Last Year's Individual Champion: Stephanie James (Scotia-Glenville)
Team Predictions | W-L | Top Individuals (Alphabetical Order) | |||
North Division | |||||
1. | Queensbury | 8-1 | Clara Avery | Glens Falls | |
2. | Schuylerville | 6-3 | Emma Frasier-* | Broadalbin-Perth | |
3. | South Glens Falls | 5-4 | Miranda Habshi-* | Queensbury | |
4. | Glens Falls | 0-9 | Stephanie James-* | Scotia-Glenville | |
5. | Hudson Falls | 0-9 | Schuyler Long | Scotia-Glenville | |
South Division | Lily McNulty | South Glens Falls | |||
1. | Scotia-Glenville | 9-0 | Emma Murphy | Broadalbin-Perth | |
2. | Broadalbin-Perth | 7-2 | Maddie Powers-* | Queensbury | |
3. | Amsterdam | 4-5 | Erin Smith | Scotia-Glenville | |
4. | Gloversville | 0-9 | Megan Vianese | Schuylerville | |
4. | Johnstown | 0-9 |
*= Returning State Qualifier
Amsterdam Rams
2021 Sectional Place: incomplete-Class A
Top Returnees: Gianna Crespo-Julia-Jr., Briana Kelly-Sr., Emma Miller-So., Avery Crain-Fr., Alexa Gieseler-Fr., Yelashlee Rodriguez Mercado-Jr., Emily Reed-So., Kayla Douglas-So., Holly Shutts-Fr., Aryana Rodriguez-Sr., Rosalie Sculco-Sr.
Key Losses: none
Team Outlook: Only had three runners last year but return everyone, but bring in a good number of new runners that will give them a full team and then some. Junior Gianna Crespo-Julia returns as their top runner and was in the mid 21 minute range last year. Senior Briana Kelly comes in as their number two and was just under 22 minutes last year. Top two are a decent start but will need to see how well the new runners coming in and help out right away.
Broadalbin-Perth Patriots
201 Sectional Place:2nd place-Class C
Top Returnees: Emma Frasier-Sr., Emma Murphy-So., Laina Frasier-So., Katherine Bolebruch-Jr., Erica Lin-Sr., Lauren Phillips-Sr., Grace Smith-Sr.
Key Losses: none
Team Outlook: Return everyone from last year. Senior Emma Frasier and Sophomore Emma Murphy are a solid top two as they were both in the mid 20 minute range last year and are league preseason top 10 runners. Big gap between them and the number three as Sophomore Lania Frasier and junior Katherine Bolebruch come in as their third and fourth runners and both were just under 22 minutes last year. With their number five in the mid 22's and everyone else at least over 23 minutes they will be looking to improve their back end and the gap between their top two runners and the rest of the team.
Glens Falls Indians
2021 Sectional Place: 6th place-Class B
Top Returnees: Katherine Lieberth-Sr.
Key Losses: Helena Trackey, Syvia Gullet
Team Outlook: Only return one of out five runners from last year. Senior Katherine Lieberth is the only returning runner and she was in the low 20 minute range last year. Team will need some new runners to fill up the back end of the roster if they want to move up in the league.
Gloversville Huskies
2021 Sectional Place: incomplete-Class B
Top Returnees: none
Key Losses: none
Team Outlook: No runners last year. Will need to rebuild.
Hudson Falls Tigers
2021 Sectional Place: incomplete-Class B
Top Returnees: Seneca Williamson-Jr., Ella Johnson-Jr., Allie Guay-Jr.
Key Losses: none
Team Outlook: Only had three runners last year but should return them all. Top runner is junior Seneca Williamson and she was in the mid 25 minute range with their other two runners over 27 minutes last year. They will be looking to get some new blood to fill up their lineup this year and will also need to improve on their times.
Johnstown Sirbills
2021 Sectional Place: incomplete-Class C
Top Returnees: Viktorija Izzo-Sr., Bianca Rorick-So.
Key Losses: Molly Sweeney
Team Outlook: senior Molly Sweeney was their only runner last year but she was not on the roster that was sent to me.. Only two newcomers on the team so the team will need to focus on bringing in new runners this year to fill up their lineup.
Queensbury Spartans
2018 Sectional Place: 11th place-Class A
Top Returnees: Maddie Powers-Sr., Miranda Habshi-Jr., Gloria Allison-So., Julia Powell-So., Rowan Lochner-Fehl-So., Lianna Webb-So., Alyssa Wilson-So.
Key Losses: Anna Schutte, Claudia Calby
Team Outlook: Return their top five from last year and look to be one of the top teams in the league. Senior Maddie Powers comes in with the top returning time in the league and was just under 19 minutes last year. Junior Miranda Habshi gives them a solird 1-2 punch as she was in the mid 19 minute range last year and is a league preseason top 3 runner. Big drop off after their top two as sophomores Gloria Allison and Julia Powell were in the low 21's last year, with their fifth in the mid 22's. They will definitely need to cut the gap to their top two runners and need improvements from their back end of their top five if they want to counter the depth of Scotia-Glenville and win the league.
Schuylerville Black Horses
2021 Sectional Place: 4th place-Class C
Top Returnees: Megan Vianese-Sr., Nikki Stark-Jr., Lillian Letzring-Sr., Eleanor Hughes-Jr., Taylor Brown-So., Mary McGloine-Jr., Paige Nesbitt-Sr.
Key Losses: none
Team Outlook: Return everyone from last year. Senior Megan Vianese returns as their top runner and was in
the mid 19 minute range and a league preseason top 5. Junior Nikki Stark should be their number two again and was just under 21 minutes last year. Rest of their top five were all over 23 minutes last year, so they will definitely need to close the gap to their top two if they are looking to move up in the league.Scotia-Glenville Tartans
2021 Sectional Place: 2nd place-Class B
Top Returnees: Stephanie James-Sr., Erin Smith-Jr., Schuyler Long-So., Ashey Greene-Jr., Kara Goldstein-Jr., Karaline McCarthy-Jr., Sophia Allen-Jr.
Key Losses: none
Team Outlook: Return everyone from last year, Senior Stephanie James is the returning league champion, though Queensbury's Maddie Powers wound up with the top returning time. She was in the low 19 minute range and should have another tough race for the title. Rest of the top five are packed in well in the mid 20 minute range with juniosr Erin Smith, Ashley Greene, and Kara Goldstein, with sophomore Schuyler Long all battling it out for positions on the team. Looks to be the favorite to repeat as team champions as their depth is much better than Queensbury's but will still look from their runners to keep hold adn improve times and possibly a get a sectional championship.
South Glens Falls Bulldogs
2021 Sectional Place: 7th place-Class B
Top Returnees: Lily McNulty-Jr., Clarissa Simpson-So., Trudie Herihy-So., Madaline Goliber-So., Jocelyn Harrington-So., Valentine Streif-Sr.
Key Losses: Marissa Colvin, Amanda Matrazzo, Abigail Seaman 2,4,7
Team Outlook: Lose two out of their top five from last year. Junior Lily McNulty returns as their top runner. She was in the mid 19 minute range and is a league preseason top 5. Huge dropoff as their number two, sophomore Clarissa Simpson was more than three minutes behind in the high 23 minute range last year. Rest of their top five were all over 24 minutes last year so they will need to improve the back end of their top five and cut the gap to their number one if they want to move up in the league.