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2011

Men's Preview

Rank	Team	2010 Regional Finish	2010 National Finish & 2010 Info
1	St. Lawrence	3rd	3rd at NCAA's The Saints look to be a similar team to the 2010 squad that stood on the podium at NCAA's, led by last year's 1-2 of Steve Kiplagat (4th at NCAA's) and John Johnston (12th at NCAA's/30:46). Despite the graduation of All-Americans Jeremy Mwenda and Dan Ramsey, the squad looks to a number of guys to step up and fill in, including: Seth Jackson (46th at NCAA's '10/14:53), 1:53 800m runners Andrew Goodwin and Mike Fox, and Sam Rakok (39th at Atlantic Regionals in '10).
2	SUNY Geneseo	1st	7th at NCAA's The Blue Knights lose their #3, #4, #5 & #7 men to graduation from last years regional championship team, but return considerable depth and top talent, including last year's 1-3 finishers from the region in Lee Berube (8th at NCAA's ) & Eddie Novara (27th at NCAA's). Junior Tom Clark (3:53/14:47), senior Mark Streb (3:52/1:55), and Pat Wortner (32:07) round out last year's returners.
3	NYU	3rd	10th at NCAA's Nick McDonough's Violets lose former AA Sebastian Schwelm and multiple track AA Matt Turlip to graduation, but return last year's top runner at regionals and nationals in Adrew Zitek (36th at NCAA's in '10) and Ryan Boyd (9:15 SC). They have strong depth and could see contributions from any number of athletes including: Dave Knowles (15:08), Kyle Deleon (8:38 3k), junior Dylan Karten (14:52), and a large incoming freshman class of more than 20 guys.
4	TCNJ	5th	The Lions lose their top runner from last fall's regional team in TJ Bocchino to graduation, but return most all of the rest of their top 7. Rob Nihen looks to lead the team (14:47/3:58 this spring), and to be followed by a close group of Nick Bond (abroad track '11), Andy Herschman (3:59/15:17), Dom Tasco (1:52.65), and Andy Gallagher (4:00).
5	Univ. of Rochester	4th	17th at NCAA's The Yellowjackets lose 5 of their top 7 from last year's regional squad to graduation but return some solid talent in Andrew Fleisher (3:58/1:56), Yuji Wakimoto (4:00), Adam Pacheck (15:07 ) and Tyle Stelzig (15:10).
6	Plattsburgh	6th	John's Lynch's squad returns 5 of their top 7 after losing frontrunner Mike Heymann and Robert Grimm to graduation. Improvements from last year come from James Biondi (31:45), junior Mike Schram (32:36) and soph. Adam Shearer (15:36)
7	Rowan	8th	The Profs lose 2 of their top 7, and a young motivated group look to be led by NCAA qualifier Eric Dubois supported by a solid incoming class. (No Report)
8	Vassar	10th	James McGowan's squad returns six of their top seven, led by NCAA qualifier 800 qualifier Sam Wagner, and 1:53 800 runner Zach Williams and bolstered by one of their strongest incoming classes in a number of years.
9	Ithaca	7th	The Bomber's return four of their top seven, losing their top 2 to graduation. (No Report)
10	SUNY Fredonia	9th	Mike Garger's squad loses its top two runners, but looks to defend its top 10 placing from last year. (No Report)

Women's Preview

1	Geneseo	2nd	12th at NCAA's The Blue Knights return 6 of our top 7 from last year's team: Marissa Liberati, Alyssa Smith, Danae Polsin, Brigid Heenan, Emily Sullivan and Ashley Jones. Top newcomers include: Alison Hoh, Cassie Goodman, and Alyssa Knott. They should once again be very competitive in the SUNYAC and Atlantic Region.
2	NYU	34d	28th at NCAA's The Violets return its top 6 from 2010 team that finished 3rd at UAA, Atlantic Region, and 28th at NCAA's. All 6 finished in the top 50 at regionals 2010: Maeve Evans (17:04, 9:56, 4:29 prs 3rd at regionals), Paige Zelinsky (7th at regionals, 17:32, ecac indoor 3k champ), Hannah Satzke (11:04 steeple), Laura Santoski (17:52), Lorraine Brancale, Emily Cousens )10:20i 3K), Also return 2009 top 5 runners from abroad: Kerra Vick (17:48, all region as a frosh in '09) and Kirsten Keller (17:23, 19th at regionals in '09). And transfer Georgina Norton from Rice who ran 18:28 in the spring, but has had a great summer of training. NYU brings in its biggest womens freshman class ever with over 18 frosh coming out for the team. They will be led by Alyssa Binyck, Morgan Bennyworth, Lori Frazier, Jordan Grace, Sarah Heegaard who all come to Washington Square with quality High School credentials. Violets will open up with two low key meets and look toward the Williams Invite on 9/24 to test their fitness.
3	Plattsburgh	4th	30th at NCAA's The Cardinals return 6 of top 7. Stephanie Braun had mono last fall and has recovered throughout 2011 and should be back to full strength. BrittanyTrahan does not run track but is back and all other girls made significant improvements in track, notably Julia Warren down to a 18:12 5k and 38:04 10k, Kelley Driscoll 37:58 10k and Colleen Coon 38:20 10k, Colleen Cotey 11:23 in steeple after no running during indoor season. Our top 7 should be very solid and a pretty tight pack. We also hope to have Amanda Schermerhorn (4:41 1500), Boncore (4:58 1500) make an impact.
4	St. Lawrence	1st	23rd at NCAA's The Saints return 5 of the top 7 and might have some growing pains as they enter the post Wendy Pavlus era. They have a couple of key returnees back and a few newcomers who could may an immediate impact so they should compete for an NCAA berth again in November. Their success this fall is largely going to depend on the development of their 1st and 2nd year runners, many of whom we’ll need Junior and Senior efforts from if we’re going to be successful. Key returners: Jenna Hulton, Amanda Moreland, Amy Cymerman, Jackie Lemme and Kelsey Leder. McKayla Nuffer our #6 from two years ago is back and healthy this fall so she’ll add to the top 5 mix right away. Top Newcomers: Megan Hulton from East Aurora is the #1 first year runner followed by Anna Rabideau(Seton Catholic) and Deidra Beller (Beaver River).
5	Cortland	5th	15th at NCAA's No report. The Red Dragons return 5 of the top 7 lose #2 and #6.
6	Vassar	6th	The Brewers return 5 of top 7 from regionals last year, and we have 7 freshman coming in. Several of those newcomers definitely could be immediate impact runners, but we'll see how they adjust. A few have some lingering high school strains/injuries, so we won't know how much of an impact they will be this season until they are here. Key returning runners include Junior National 5K qualifier Aubree Peipmeier, NCAA XC individual qualifier Elizabeth Forbes (JYA spring semester), ECAC steeplechaser Chloe Williams, and NCAA 800m provisional qualifier Kelly Holmes.
7	TCNJ	8th	The Lions should be significantly improved from last year despite #1 from last fall, Claire Johnson is studying abroad. Incoming class is stronger than they have had in years, and is led by a very solid DI transfer who should make an immediate impact. Five freshmen also join the team that have run 2:20/5:20 or better. Improvements since last years XC season: Katie Nestor had an off season last fall (not in the top 7) but is healthy and should contribute after running on their NCAA DMR in the winter and 4:38 1500 last spring. Angii Alabanza (4:48 1500), Alyssa Bannon (4:37 1500/2:58 1k), Rachel Morris (17:54/38:07), Cathy Goncalves (18:26/10:39 3k), and Danielle Aran (18:38 5k/10:35 3k) will lead the way.
8	Rowan	9th	No report. The Prof's return 6 of the top 7 but lose #3.
9	Oneonta	11th	NThe Red Dragons return 4 of the top 7. Lauren Brunetto (all-SUNYAC selection, Indoor 800 AA) will lead the way. Other returners who expect to make an impact this fall are Pam Ernst (Miller Place), Danielle Kennedy (Stony Point), Ellen Paccia (Marietta), and Allison Ryley (LaGrangeville). Top newcomers: Christine Connelly (Staten Island), Mariel Doyle (Delmar), Caitlyn Krug (Massapequa), Cady Kuzmich (Greenwich), and Jaclyn Massucci (Staten Island) look to make immediate impacts in their first year with the Red Dragons.
10	Ithaca	7th	No report. The Bombers return 4 of the top 7 but lose #2, #4, and #5.