D1 INDIVIDUAL
Clare Martin SR Newton South HS
Though her former partner in crime, Rebecca Grusby, is now off and running in college, don't expect a lack of high quality performances from Clare Martin this fall. The Newton South senior is certainly one of the heavy favorites to sweep both the Eastern MA D1 title and the All-State title. She captured the D1 title last fall and with her strong success on the track, Martin's lethal speed will be tough to overtake on a course such as Gardner. In addition to being the top returner, Martin will be at the helm of a Newton South squad that has the potential to sweep team titles and potentially earn tickets to NXN. That should prove to be a big motivator for Martin throughout the fall!
Jessica Ostraski SR Peabody HS
Looking to do her part for the Lady Tanners at the front end of races, Jessica Ostraski will be a top contender among her D1 competitors this fall. Ostraski's season in 2015 was highlighted by a strong 6th-place finish at Eastern MA D1 Champs and an All-States performance that earned her 18th place overall. On the track, Ostraski improved greatly and went from being a 12:01 two-miler to ending outdoors with a personal best of 11:21. Given her success over junior year, Ostraski is definitely a top-5 finisher at Eastern MA Champs and should be eyeing a top-10 finish at All-States.
Alexandra Wolf SR Lexington HS
Sara Mitchell SR Acton-Boxborough HS
Einat Gavish JR Newton North HS
Pre-Season Eastern MA (D1) Rankings (FULL LIST)
Place | Athlete | Yr | Team | Time | Points | |
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1 | Clare Martin | 11 | Newton South High School | 18:24.89 | 1 | |
2 | Jessica Ostraski | 11 | Peabody | 19:05.92 | 2 | |
3 | Alexandra Wolf | 11 | Lexington High School | 19:17.63 | 3 | |
4 | Katherine Collins | 11 | Newton South High School | 19:28.71 | 4 | |
5 | Sara Mitchell | 11 | Acton-Boxborough High School | 19:30.70 | 5 | |
6 | Einat Gavish | 10 | Newton North High School | 19:34.12 | 6 | |
7 | Caroline Barry | 10 | Newton South High School | 19:42.02 | 7 | |
8 | Grace Leightheiser | 11 | Lexington High School | 19:50.01 | 8 | |
9 | Jenna Solimine | 11 | Haverhill High School | 19:50.92 | 9 | |
10 | Kesinia Sorter | 9 | Lexington High School | 19:51.18 | 10 |