Koch and Eager compete in NE meet
NORTH SCITUATE, R.I. — Washburn’s Carsyn Koch has narrowly missed out on All-New England recognition in cross country.
Photos contributed by Laurie Sheehan
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| CARSYN KOCH of Washburn competes in the 2011 New England Cross Country Championships held on Saturday at Ponaganset High School in North Scituate, R.I. Koch finished 26th out of 263 runners. | MATT EAGER of Presque Isle High School competes in the 2011 New England Cross Country Championships held on Saturday at Ponaganset High School in North Scituate, R.I. Eager crossed the finish line in 17:15 good for 112th out of 275 competitors. |
Koch finished 26th out of 263 runners at the New England Regional Championship held on Saturday in North Scituate, R.I. Her time of 19:11 placed her just outside the top 25 and All-New England status.
The sophomore won the Class C girl’s championship two weeks ago in Cumberland.
Mackenzie Belyea of Caribou also competed and finished in 21:01 for 178th place.
Matt Eager of Presque Isle qualified for the New England meet as an individual as well and finished in a time of 17:15, which placed him 112th.
The Caribou boys cross country team, however qualified as a team.
“It was an awesome experience for our athletes and a great way to cap off an exceptional season,” said coach Roy Alden. “Caleb (Chapman) raced extremely finishing as the 23rd fastest Maine runner. Just starting a race with three hundred people and dealing with the all the confusing and the physical contact is a unique experience.”
Chapman finished in 17:31, good for 156th overall out of 275 competitors. Here are the rest of the times and finishing positions for the Viking boys: Ron Lund, 17:48, 194th; Ryan Washington, 17:53, 205th; Jesse Sandstrom, 18:33, 247th; Kjetil Rossignol, 18:36, 250th; Lucas Kinney, 18:44, 257; and Joshua Kovach, 19:23, 271st.
