KVAC Boys’ outlook
Waterville continued its strong tradition this season by winning the indoor track title, and look to again be the favorite to capture the KVAC crown. Brunswick returns a strong group as well, and should be able to challenge for the top. That battle will come down mainly to how well the two teams can score in the distance events.

Cony is a traditional power, but will be hurt by the departure of some key sprinting power. Mt. Ararat has some solid distance runners and throwers, and could make a charge for the top.

Locally, Mt. Blue will again have a strong distance team, and has several multi-faceted athletes that could propel it into contention. Leavitt wil also have several individuals that could perform well, but will be hard-pressed to find the numbers to compete for a title.

The biggest sleeper in the KVAC this season may be Oxford Hills. With a large team that is spread across every event, the potential for high point totals exists.

Belfast has traditionally dominated Class B in the KVAC, and there seems to be no reason to expect any different this season. With a strong group in sprinting, jumping and distances, the Lions will be tough to beat again as they try to defend their title.

Locally, Maranacook will have a few strong athletes, and should be looking at or near the top of the conference by the end of the season.
Boys’ Athletes to Watch
Steve Monsulick (distance) Maranacook

Forrest Tobie (distance) Maranacook

Dan Stern (sprints, LJ) Maranacook

Dan Magoon (sprints) Oxford Hills

Matt Gillam (400, TJ) Oxford Hills

Jared Maher (jumps) Oxford Hills

Jacob Folz (throws) Oxford Hills

Jeff Tift (hurdles) Oxford Hills

Chris Gatchel (distance) Oxford Hills

Brock Hardacker (middle distance) Leavitt

Nate Cousineau (middle distance) Leavitt

Steve McCarthy (middle distance) Leavitt

Steve Cloutier (middle distance) Leavitt

Marcus Reny (throws) Leavitt

Dave Berry (jumps) Leavitt

Matt Dunlap (distance) Mt. Blue

Jake Hanstein (distance) Mt. Blue

Aaron Whitten ( racewalk) Mt. Blue

Paul Yates (throws) Mt. Blue

Kyle Begin (throws) Mt. Blue

Will Wilde (hurdles) Mt. Blue
KVAC Girls’ outlook
The door may be open for a new chapion in the East due to graduation at Waterville. The list of potential successors includes several teams that feel they have something to prove, one of which is Mt. Blue.

Traditionally strong in cross country running and therefore in the distance events, the Cougars have filled the sprinting and throwing spots well this season, and have a nationally-ranked racewalker filling that race.

Not to be outdone will be Mt. Ararat. The Eagles have three of the best all-around athletes in the state in the Wilcox sisters and Cally Ellis.

Brunswick has several top athletes but lacks depth.

Locally, Leavitt should do fairly well in the distance and jumping events, while Oxford Hills will have throwing and distance athletes.

In Class B, Belfast looks to be one of the best teams in the East. Chasing the Lions will be Maranacook, which will score the most in the jumps and in the sprints.
Girls’ Athletes to Watch
Lia Prysunka (hurdles) Maranacook

Brittany Harrington (jumps) Maranacook

Natalie Olson (throws) Maranacook

Sasha Bogden (Pole Vault) Maranacook

Amy Bennett (sprints) Maranacook

Kelly Neptune (sprints) Maranacook

Annie Foster (hurdles) Oxford Hills

Jess Magoon (jumps) Oxford Hills

Shannon Martin (sprints) Oxford Hills

Mary Darcy (throws) Oxford Hills

T.C. Cole (throws) Oxford Hills

Mandy Ivey (distance) Oxford Hills

Naomi Allen (hurdles) Mt. Blue

Emma Carlson (throws) Mt. Blue

Callie Douglas (sprints) Mt. Blue

Carly Lochala (racewalk) Mt. Blue

Katie Wells (middle distance) Mt. Blue

Shannon Yates (jumps) Mt. Blue

Nicole Rodrigue (distance) Leavitt

Vanessa Fereshetian (distance) Leavitt

Sarah Rioux (jumps) Leavitt

Megan Dumas (middle distance) Leavitt