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2013 Cross Country Big 10 League Preview |
Big 10 Boys
Last Year's Team Champion: Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons
Last Year's Individual Champion: Philo Germano (Albany High)
| Team Predictions | W-L | Top Individuals (Alphabetical Order) | |||
| 1. | C.B.A. | 8-0 | Jonah Allard-Fr. | Bishop Gibbons | |
| 2. | Amsterdam | 7-1 | Julian Canavan-Sr. | Schenectady | |
| 3. | Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons | 6-2 | Niall Coughlin-Sr. | LaSalle | |
| 4. | Albany High | 5-3 | Justin Dickenson-Jr. | C.B.A. | |
| 5. | Schenectady | 4-4 | Devin Fitzgerald-Sr. | Schenectady | |
| 6. | LaSalle | 3-5 | Brett Flint-Jr. | Amsterdam | |
| 7. | Catholic Central | 2-6 | Sean Glennon-Sr. | C.B.A. | |
| 8. | Troy | 1-7 | Kevin LeFleche-So. | C.B.A. | |
| 9. | Bishop Maginn | 0-8 | Kaushik Pilar-Jr. | C.B.A. | |
| Justin VanEpps-Sr. | C.B.A. | ||||
Albany High Falcons
Last year's record: 4-4 , Sectional Finish: 9th - Class A
Projected Varsity: Brendan Bequette-Sr., Aidan Ryan-Jr., Jacques Chaumont-Sr., Pierce Dias-Carlson-Sr., Liam Leary, DJ Bollon, Chris Cruz.
Key Losses: Philo Germano (Class A Champion, Nike National qualifier), Gedielem Girma, Alesio Fasulo
Amsterdam Rams
Last year's record: 5-3 , Sectional finish: 13th - Class B
Projected Starters: Brett Flint-Jr., Gabe Fernandez-So., Jon Knack-So., Teddy Picciocca-Jr., Jose Perez-Jr., Pablo Almodovar-Jr., Alex Stewart-Jr.
Key Losses: Nick Raponi, Matt Raponi, Patrick Purtell, Josh Turo
Bishop Maginn Golden Griffins
Last year's record: 0-8, Sectional finish: 14th - Class D
Projected Starters: Rakim Lemonier-Sr., Mike Verdichizzi-So., Deontaw Archmbeau-Jr., Masih Azor-So., Cliff Hartman-Jr.
Key Losses: none
C.B.A. Brothers
Last year's record: 7-1, Sectional finish: 9th - Class B
Projected Starters: Justin Van Epps-Sr., Kaushik Pilar-Jr., Liam O'Brien-Jr., Nick O'Brien-Jr., Kevin LeFleche-So., Sean Glennon-Sr., Justin Dickenson-Jr., Michael Crisafulli-Jr.
Key Losses: Kieran Rock, Pete Reilly
Catholic Central Crusaders
Last year's record: 2-6, Sectional finish: 13th - Class C
Projected Starters: Andrew Barnes-Jr., James Faraci-8th, Joe Piccolo-Fr., Patrick Evans-Jr., Nick Piccolo-Fr., Mark Curry-Jr., Jack Cummings-So.
Key Losses: Steve Curry
LaSalle Cadets
Last year's record: 6-2, Sectional finish: 11th - Class B
Projected Starters: Niall Coughlin-S., Dermot Coughlin-So., Josh Dellacruz-Sr., Sam Collins-Sr., Phil Adikes-Jr., Mike Hellmich-Jr., Griffin Coughlin-Fr., Chris Adikes-Fr., Joe Croson
Key Losses: Alex Isabelle, Sean Fitzgerald, Brandon Diaz, Jack Dewey
Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons Golden Knights
Last year's record: 8-0, Sectional finish: 1st - Class B - New York State Champions
Projected Starters: Jonah Allard-Fr., Noah Allard-Fr., Chris Homenick-Sr., Matt Chico-Jr., Will Johnson-Sr., Steve Methe-Fr., Dan Asselin-Jr., Robert Paley-Sr.
Key Losses: Jordan Pantalone (Class B champion, 5th at States), Jason Lange (2nd at Class B Sectionals, 20th at States, Matt Lange (4th ar Class B Sectionals), Nick Przekurat, Mike Sinkora, Lucas Chico, Steven Dixon
Schenectady Patriots
Last year's record: 4-4, Sectional finish: 10th - Class A
Projected Starters: Devin Fitzgerald-Sr., Liam Scott-So., Moses Oscar, Christopher Sahadeo, Anmar Brown-So., William Salazar, Nolan McEvoy-Sr.
Key Losses: Austin Liebers
Troy Flying Horses
Last year's record: 0-8, Sectional finish: 11th - Class A (Class B this year)
Projected Starters: Chris Quinones-Sr., Kyle Stewart-St., Andrew Blaabouer-Sr., Albert Lo-Sr.
Key Losses: Anmol Marwaha
Big 10 Girls
Last Year's Team Champion: Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons
Last Year's Individual Champion: Talya Williams (Bishop Gibbons)
| Team Predictions | W-L | Top Individuals (Alphabetical Order) | |||
| 1. | Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons | 6-0 | Megan Dufort-Jr. | Schenectady | |
| 2. | Amsterdam | 5-1 | Julia Engster-Jr. | Catholic Central | |
| 3. | Schenectady | 4-2 | Ali Lemme-So. | Bishop Gibbons | |
| 4. | Catholic Central | 3-3 | Lilianna Matala-Fr. | Bishop Gibbons | |
| 5. | Albany High | 2-4 | Illenis Quinones-Jr. | Amsterdam | |
| 6. | Troy | 1-5 | Dayshia Randall-Jr. | Troy | |
| 7. | Bishop Maginn | 0-6 | Claire Sise-Sr. | Bishop Gibbons | |
| Gwyn Sise-So. | Bishop Gibbons | ||||
| Emma Ward-Sr. | Schenectady | ||||
| Talya Williams-Sr. | Bishop Gibbons | ||||
Albany High Falcons
Last year's record: 2-4 Sectional finish: 12th Place - Class A
Projected Starters: Eileen Bequette-Fr., Unique Shaw, Arielle King, Emily Ha, Isabel Pottinger, Lilly Gritsavage
Key Losses: Alexa Pettit, Jalessa Montague, June Criscione
Amsterdam Rams
Last Year's record: 5-1, Sectional finish: 9th Place - Class B
Projected Starters: Illenis Quinones-Sr., Caiitlyn Adamchick-Sr., Chantel Dopp-So., Braelin Aldi-So., Kelsey Thompson-Jr., Katelyn Castler-Jr., Shawntel Rivera-Jr., Alyssa Turo-Jr., Callie Lindsay-So., Kennedy Nordby-Fr.
Key Losses: Megan Ottati, Kelly Paris, Deborah Johnson
Bishop Maginn Golden Griffins
Last year's record: 0-6, Sectional finish: Did not run - Class D
Projected Starters: none
Key Losses: none
Catholic Central Crusaders
Last year's record: 4-2, Sectional finish: 14th - Class C
Projected Starters: Julia Engster-Jr., Regan McFerran-Sr., Madison miller-Fr., Maureen O'Brien-So., Audrey Moylan-Sr., Lauren O'Donnell-Jr., Catherine Jones-Jr.
Key Losses: Hannah Duncan, Meg Doyle
Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons Golden Knights
Last year's record: 6-0 Sectional finish: 4th Place - Class B
Projected Starters: Talya Williams-Sr., Lilianna Matala-Fr., Ali Lemme-So., Gwyn Sise-Jr., Claire Sise-Sr., Anne Ryan-Jr., Angelique Cain-Sr., Lexi Vendetti-Sr.
Key Losses: none
Schenectady Patriots
Last year's record: 3-3, Sectional finish: 10th Place - Class A
Projected Starters: Leah Ketchen-Sr., Megan Dufort-Jr.,Karen Rosa, Emily Angello
Key Losses: Lisa Balkissoon
Troy Flying Horses
Last year's record: 1-5, Sectional finish: 11th Place - Class A (Class B this season)
Projected Starters: Dayshia Randall-Jr., Caitlin Donovan-Sr., Kristen Bruno-Sr., Amena Abdalla-Sr., Ema Rose Doss-Sr., Catryce Evans-So., Rebecca Labelle-So.
Key Losses: Natalia Ramirez, Kayla Thorsey