After an entire season of head-to-head results and rankings, it is almost impossible to separate these two teams.
Author's Note: Unlike the rankings produced during the season, which were based solely on times, this final list takes several factors into account. I started with the team rankings from the database, then factored in head-to-head races from the state meet (and occasionally from other races, with a bias toward championship and other late-season meets). I also considered certain extenuating circumstances (injuries, the possibility of one bad race at the state meet, etc). I am sure that many of my loyal readers will find grounds to quibble with some of the placements (feel free to do so to your heart's delight in the forum), but I feel this is a solid ranking that encapsulates the season well. I hope you enjoy it!
1. Cardinal Gibbons and Green Hope (tie)
These two teams battled head-to-head several times this year; Green Hope won some early races, but Cardinal Gibbons won their last face-off at the NCRunners Elite Invitational. On the day of the state meet, running in separate races, they graded out only 4 points apart. This proved impossible to separate for me, as I could find strong evidence in favor of each team, and so the issue ends in a deadlock. Call it a cop-out if you will, but I think this is the correct result.
| Cardinal Gibbons | ||||
| 1) Mary Grace Doggett | 18:02.82 | 6 | ||
| 2) Sophie Ebihara | 18:07.36 | 11 | ||
| 3) Rachel Bartolomeo | 18:47.01 | 38 | ||
| 4) Lauren Velasco | 19:09.46 | 66 | ||
| 5) Katie Magee | 19:18.80 | 77 | ||
| Average Time: 18:41.09 -- Total Time: 1:33:25.45 -- 1-5 Split: 1:15.98 | ||||
| 6) Samiiah Wilson | 19:19.01 | 78 | ||
| 7) Laura Hart | 19:47.18 | 137 | ||
| Green Hope | ||||
| 1) Maura McDonnell | 17:56.70 | 5 | ||
| 2) Kristen Lospinoso | 18:34.38 | 26 | ||
| 3) Kayla Hall | 18:54.28 | 48 | ||
| 4) Allie Worsdale | 19:08.11 | 63 | ||
| 5) Theresa Enright | 19:09.05 | 65 | ||
| Average Time: 18:44.50 -- Total Time: 1:33:42.52 -- 1-5 Split: 1:12.35 | ||||
| 6) Katie Tomasi | 19:11.27 | 68 | ||
| 7) Julia Zwierzynski | 19:16.71 | 74 | ||
3. Providence
A team that simply got better and better as the season progressed; with almost everyone back, this team may still have its best days ahead.
| Providence | ||||
| 1) Bianca Bishop | 18:06.08 | 7 | ||
| 2) Grace Sullivan | 18:32.49 | 25 | ||
| 3) Kayla Glova | 18:36.61 | 28 | ||
| 4) Gina Daniel | 19:22.00 | 84 | ||
| 5) Amelia Lennard | 19:32.61 | 104 | ||
| Average Time: 18:49.96 -- Total Time: 1:34:09.79 -- 1-5 Split: 1:26.53 | ||||
| 6) Helen Griffith | 19:37.00 | 110 | ||
| 7) Maggie Sullivan | 19:51.00 | 147 | ||
4. Carrboro
Their four seniors made the most of this final cross country season, closing out with four 2A state championships and the highest final ranking of their careers.
| Carrboro | ||||
| 1) Grace Morken | 18:42.49 | 31 | ||
| 2) Maysa Araba | 18:42.68 | 32 | ||
| 3) Helen Morken | 18:47.53 | 39 | ||
| 4) Alexa Phillips | 18:51.00 | 41 | ||
| 5) Camilla Dohlman | 19:45.00 | 127 | ||
| Average Time: 18:57.74 -- Total Time: 1:34:48.70 -- 1-5 Split: 1:02.51 | ||||
| 6) Amelia Covington | 20:02.88 | 193 | ||
| 7) Rachel Burch | 20:12.55 | 226 | ||
5. Broughton
Although it took a long time for them to get healthy and racing well, this team came around to its high potential just when it mattered most.
| Broughton | ||||
| 1) Megan Sullivan | 17:48.03 | 2 | ||
| 2) Kelsey Moore | 18:35.49 | 27 | ||
| 3) Mattie Blue | 18:51.79 | 43 | ||
| 4) Mary Campbell Rouse | 19:39.98 | 117 | ||
| 5) Alison Berger | 19:55.86 | 166 | ||
| Average Time: 18:58.23 -- Total Time: 1:34:51.15 -- 1-5 Split: 2:07.83 | ||||
| 6) Ayla Gizlice | 20:12.10 | 225 | ||
| 7) Hollis Hatfield | 20:56.51 | 398 | ||
6. Watauga
Just when the rest of the team was rounding into top form, they lost Darby Middlebrook; that makes the Pioneers hard to place, but based on previous results this seems right.
| Watauga | ||||
| 1) Darby Middlebrook | 17:54.00 | 4 | ||
| 2) Madison Harman | 18:45.76 | 34 | ||
| 3) Doria Kosmala | 18:56.72 | 52 | ||
| 4) Kathleen Mansure | 19:25.00 | 90 | ||
| 5) Lynde Wangler | 19:50.00 | 142 | ||
| Average Time: 18:58.30 -- Total Time: 1:34:51.48 -- 1-5 Split: 1:56.00 | ||||
| 6) Celia Jackson | 20:25.00 | 270 | ||
| 7) Riley Dobbins | 20:47.00 | 352 | ||
7. Ardrey Kell
A program that continues to finish well at the state meet will face a tough test next year without their four members of the class of 2013.
| Ardrey Kell | ||||
| 1) Sydney Foreman | 18:06.60 | 9 | ||
| 2) Sydney Teague | 18:47.00 | 37 | ||
| 3) Aleisha Murrell | 19:08.44 | 64 | ||
| 4) Samantha Teague | 19:26.00 | 92 | ||
| 5) Mary Klemons | 19:49.74 | 140 | ||
| Average Time: 19:03.56 -- Total Time: 1:35:17.78 -- 1-5 Split: 1:43.14 | ||||
| 6) Yara Bauer | 20:26.02 | 275 | ||
| 7) Annie Britt | 20:30.58 | 291 | ||
8. Myers Park
A late-season charge and a very strong finish move them up the rankings, and could bode well for next fall.
| Myers Park | ||||
| 1) Sonia Payerpaj | 18:28.96 | 22 | ||
| 2) Mary Prouty | 19:14.00 | 71 | ||
| 3) Hannah Henderson | 19:33.00 | 106 | ||
| 4) Meg Greene | 19:39.22 | 115 | ||
| 5) Madeline Frank | 19:41.07 | 120 | ||
| Average Time: 19:19.25 -- Total Time: 1:36:36.25 -- 1-5 Split: 1:12.11 | ||||
| 6) Abby Watkins | 19:52.43 | 154 | ||
| 7) Julia King | 19:53.00 | 156 | ||
9. TC Roberson
Year after year in the top 10 in the state, regardless of their classification, and they have enough talent back to continue next year.
| T.C. Roberson | ||||
| 1) Brooke Gordon | 18:09.00 | 13 | ||
| 2) Lily Anderson | 18:24.07 | 19 | ||
| 3) Casey Greenwalt | 19:45.00 | 128 | ||
| 4) Anastasia Soule | 19:47.06 | 135 | ||
| 5) Rachel Koon | 19:51.34 | 150 | ||
| Average Time: 19:11.29 -- Total Time: 1:35:56.47 -- 1-5 Split: 1:42.34 | ||||
| 6) Lauren Hartmann | 19:55.41 | 164 | ||
| 7) Elena Link | 20:19.78 | 252 | ||
10. Chapel Hill
To me, one of the "sneaky good" teams this season; didn't make much noise, but were there to run well (and take home a trophy) at the end.
| Chapel Hill | ||||
| 1) Tristin Van Ord | 18:28.00 | 21 | ||
| 2) Marija Crook | 19:29.00 | 98 | ||
| 3) Alexa Young | 19:44.57 | 126 | ||
| 4) Regan Roeber | 19:48.00 | 138 | ||
| 5) Shannon Mumper | 19:49.96 | 141 | ||
| Average Time: 19:27.91 -- Total Time: 1:37:19.53 -- 1-5 Split: 1:21.96 | ||||
| 6) Kathleen Cannon | 19:55.26 | 162 | ||
| 7) Emily Williams | 20:17.80 | 244 | ||
11. Grimsley
A young team (only one senior in their top 7), they really came together at the state meet and could use that as a springboard to future success.
| Grimsley | ||||
| 1) Tori Churchill | 18:21.82 | 17 | ||
| 2) Gabby Maudiere | 18:39.36 | 30 | ||
| 3) Blair Ramsey | 18:47.00 | 36 | ||
| 4) Sydney Gilstrap | 20:10.30 | 218 | ||
| 5) Megan Brannigan | 20:25.34 | 272 | ||
| Average Time: 19:16.76 -- Total Time: 1:36:23.82 -- 1-5 Split: 2:03.52 | ||||
| 6) Caty Ubertini | 21:21.30 | 499 | ||
| 7) Gabby Pysher | 21:29.48 | 541 | ||
12. Mount Tabor
This will be a very senior-heavy squad next year, and history says they will come back stronger next fall.
| Mount Tabor | ||||
| 1) Kayla Montgomery | 18:17.00 | 15 | ||
| 2) Anna Gervasi | 19:19.95 | 80 | ||
| 3) Kataryna ONeil | 19:33.35 | 107 | ||
| 4) Vanessa Bateson | 19:57.02 | 173 | ||
| 5) Rhiannon Farney | 20:21.51 | 260 | ||
| Average Time: 19:29.77 -- Total Time: 1:37:28.83 -- 1-5 Split: 2:04.51 | ||||
| 6) Katherine Leak | 20:45.46 | 341 | ||
| 7) Morgan Mcbride | 20:57.00 | 400 | ||
13. Millbrook
Postseason performance didn't quite live up to mid-season rankings, but there is much to look forward to.
| Millbrook | ||||
| 1) Emily Pettis | 18:53.80 | 46 | ||
| 2) Ashley Starnes | 19:02.51 | 58 | ||
| 3) Katie Gamble | 19:32.31 | 103 | ||
| 4) Parker Burns | 19:40.44 | 118 | ||
| 5) Carolyn Rapp | 19:47.18 | 136 | ||
| Average Time: 19:23.25 -- Total Time: 1:36:56.24 -- 1-5 Split: 53.38 | ||||
| 6) Rachel Navarro | 20:08.61 | 207 | ||
| 7) Kaylie Hinckley | 20:20.41 | 257 | ||
14. Marvin Ridge
Another young team (led by 3 freshmen at the state meet) that should be in the top 10 next season.
| Marvin Ridge | ||||
| 1) Melanie Hussey | 18:54.31 | 49 | ||
| 2) Nicole Renwick | 19:24.06 | 87 | ||
| 3) Kylie Hennessey | 19:55.00 | 161 | ||
| 4) Alden Kessenich | 19:56.60 | 169 | ||
| 5) Jackie Male | 20:06.42 | 201 | ||
| Average Time: 19:39.28 -- Total Time: 1:38:16.39 -- 1-5 Split: 1:12.11 | ||||
| 6) Ruby Lauman | 20:14.13 | 234 | ||
| 7) Taylor Reardon | 20:18.50 | 249 | ||
15. AC Reynolds
They move down to 3A for 2013-2014, and return a boatload of talent that could make things interesting there.
| 16 | A.C. Reynolds | 731 | ||
| 1) Anna Vess | 18:07.16 | 10 | ||
| 2) Larissa Wood | 18:08.27 | 12 | ||
| 3) Emma Himelein-Wachowiak | 18:56.00 | 50 | ||
| 4) Kenzie Himelein-Wachowiak | 20:08.00 | 204 | ||
| 5) Ashley Cocciadeferro | 21:13.00 | 455 | ||
| Average Time: 19:18.49 -- Total Time: 1:36:32.43 -- 1-5 Split: 3:05.84 | ||||
| 6) Samantha Boeshore | 21:23.00 | 509 | ||
| 7) Christen Ray | 21:26.00 | 526 | ||
16. Cary Academy
Brought their best on the day of the state meet, thanks to some strong senior leadership at the back end of their pack.
| Cary Academy | ||||
| 1) Emma Astrike-davis | 19:34.99 | 108 | ||
| 2) Spencer Rossa | 19:46.93 | 133 | ||
| 3) Ashley Miller | 19:52.23 | 153 | ||
| 4) Hannah Goetz | 19:56.10 | 168 | ||
| 5) Anna Mukamal | 20:06.77 | 202 | ||
| Average Time: 19:51.40 -- Total Time: 1:39:17.02 -- 1-5 Split: 31.78 | ||||
| 6) Sarah Hamon | 20:29.00 | 286 | ||
| 7) Sydney Kalin | 20:31.00 | 294 | ||
17. Jack Britt
Did not have their best day at the state meet, but ran consistently well all season.
| Britt, Jack | ||||
| 1) Lavinia Cotto | 18:31.69 | 24 | ||
| 2) Kate Sanborn | 19:32.00 | 102 | ||
| 3) Emani Little | 19:53.00 | 158 | ||
| 4) Tess Brookes | 20:03.80 | 195 | ||
| 5) Tatum Brookes | 20:16.53 | 243 | ||
| Average Time: 19:39.40 -- Total Time: 1:38:17.02 -- 1-5 Split: 1:44.84 | ||||
| 6) Megan Jarrell | 20:46.00 | 345 | ||
| 7) Megan Conroy | 20:47.74 | 357 | ||
18. East Chapel Hill
Two seniors brought their best races of the season on state meet day to close out with a bang.
| East Chapel Hill | ||||
| 1) Pegah Kamrani | 17:51.21 | 3 | ||
| 2) Nina Pande | 19:28.09 | 96 | ||
| 3) Maggie Meshnick | 19:55.46 | 165 | ||
| 4) Lilly Price | 20:24.00 | 267 | ||
| 5) Kate Cubrilovic | 20:30.00 | 288 | ||
| Average Time: 19:37.75 -- Total Time: 1:38:08.76 -- 1-5 Split: 2:38.79 | ||||
| 6) Sarah Fordham | 20:44.28 | 336 | ||
| 7) Sara Owre | 21:34.00 | 563 | ||
19. Ronald Reagan
Had a very solid season, and returns a ton of senior leadership; who will step up to be the next top-flight Raider individual?
| Reagan, Ronald W | ||||
| 1) Emily Grimes | 18:23.30 | 18 | ||
| 2) Monica Medrano | 19:57.00 | 172 | ||
| 3) Brittney Brinson | 19:57.16 | 174 | ||
| 4) Dayna Creasy | 20:04.56 | 198 | ||
| 5) Erin Jameson | 20:14.34 | 236 | ||
| Average Time: 19:43.27 -- Total Time: 1:38:36.36 -- 1-5 Split: 1:51.04 | ||||
| 6) Hannah Lee | 20:52.00 | 372 | ||
| 7) Sophie Capshaw-mack | 21:11.00 | 442 | ||
20. Ravenscroft
Only three runners from 2011 champions were in the 2012 state meet for the Ravens, and they still ran second.
| Ravenscroft School | ||||
| 1) Maddy Ringenbach | 18:37.60 | 29 | ||
| 2) Chloe Mikles | 19:17.40 | 75 | ||
| 3) Elisabeth Schricker | 20:07.57 | 203 | ||
| 4) Claire Fuscoe | 20:11.37 | 224 | ||
| 5) Halle Lutz | 20:29.07 | 287 | ||
| Average Time: 19:44.60 -- Total Time: 1:38:43.01 -- 1-5 Split: 1:51.47 | ||||
| 6) Mary Grady Bell | 20:37.29 | 314 | ||
| 7) Emily Bedsole | 20:46.35 | 349 | ||
21. Pinecrest
Veteran squad (4 juniors and 3 seniors at the state meet) has young talent waiting in the wings.
| Pinecrest | ||||
| 1) Jennie Cunningham | 19:21.20 | 82 | ||
| 2) Jaleigh Jensen | 19:37.93 | 111 | ||
| 3) Sarah Pressley | 19:48.12 | 139 | ||
| 4) Mulloy Manning | 20:05.41 | 199 | ||
| 5) Zia Matti | 20:31.92 | 296 | ||
| Average Time: 19:52.92 -- Total Time: 1:39:24.58 -- 1-5 Split: 1:10.72 | ||||
| 6) Kelsey Rea | 20:38.59 | 317 | ||
| 7) Sarah Klug | 20:40.85 | 325 | ||
22. Charlotte Latin
Consistently strong program with an emphasis on a tight-packed racing style; only one senior in top 5.
| Charlotte Latin | ||||
| 1) Kiera Dowell | 19:41.00 | 119 | ||
| 2) Hannah Smith | 19:51.00 | 149 | ||
| 3) Katie Mcdowell | 19:55.00 | 160 | ||
| 4) Laura Gill | 20:18.00 | 246 | ||
| 5) Tricia Murphy | 20:18.00 | 247 | ||
| Average Time: 20:00.60 -- Total Time: 1:40:03.00 -- 1-5 Split: 37.00 | ||||
| 6) Avery Reischer | 20:25.04 | 271 | ||
| 7) Caroline Beuley | 21:30.00 | 544 | ||
23. Providence Day
The potential is there for the team to build on their conference championship this year.
| Providence Day School | ||||
| 1) Emma Brown | 19:12.00 | 70 | ||
| 2) Heather Graci | 19:52.00 | 152 | ||
| 3) Meredith Lindblom | 19:59.00 | 180 | ||
| 4) Grace Clements | 20:11.00 | 221 | ||
| 5) Amanda McFeeley | 20:24.00 | 268 | ||
| Average Time: 19:55.60 -- Total Time: 1:39:38.00 -- 1-5 Split: 1:12.00 | ||||
| 6) Mary Rebecca Allison | 20:27.00 | 280 | ||
| 7) Stephanie Burt | 21:30.00 | 545 | ||
24. Charlotte Catholic
The move up to 4A could be difficult (especially if they're in the West), but this is a good program with solid depth.
| Charlotte Catholic | ||||
| 1) Margot Corcoran | 19:06.12 | 61 | ||
| 2) Phylissa Greeley | 20:00.00 | 183 | ||
| 3) Emma Moore | 20:13.87 | 231 | ||
| 4) Sydney Farris | 20:20.00 | 255 | ||
| 5) Alexandra Stanley | 20:21.99 | 262 | ||
| Average Time: 20:00.40 -- Total Time: 1:40:01.98 -- 1-5 Split: 1:15.87 | ||||
| 6) Eryn Feeney | 21:15.00 | 462 | ||
| 7) Nicole Hogue | 21:28.00 | 532 | ||
25. West Forsyth
An interesting blend of youth and experience; will be even more interesting to see where it leads next year.
| West Forsyth | ||||
| 1) Ashley Smith | 19:31.00 | 101 | ||
| 2) Kathryn Hayes | 19:44.14 | 125 | ||
| 3) Ellen Spencer | 20:01.81 | 187 | ||
| 4) Elisabeth Marshall | 20:29.00 | 285 | ||
| 5) Mackenzie Newsome | 20:38.21 | 316 | ||
| Average Time: 20:04.83 -- Total Time: 1:40:24.16 -- 1-5 Split: 1:07.21 | ||||
| 6) Kristin Hauser | 21:21.00 | 494 | ||
| 7) Vanessa Schoning | 21:24.00 | 515 | ||