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2010

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Rank	Team	2009 Regional Finish	2009 National Finish & 2010 Info
1	NYU	3rd	4th at NCAA's Nick McDonough's Violets lose AA Zach Maher and NCAA Steeple Qualifier Calvin Lee to graduation and Jack Fitzhenry to transfer, but return a deep and talented squad led by '09 XC AA Sebastian Schwelm (30:40 10k in '10) and T&F AA Matt Turlip (AA Miler and 38th at NCAA XC in '09). Returners from last year's squad include are Ryan Boyd (9:15 SC), Andrew Zitek (3:55/14:46), and Dylan Karten (14:56), while James Goldstein (4:18/9:22), Ross Wistar (4:25/9:38), and Daniel Hyman-Cohen (2.5 mile Van Cortlandt Park XC - 12:55) lead a deep incoming freshmen class.
2	SUNY Geneseo	2nd	6th at NCAA's The Blue Nights lose 3 of their top 7 to graduation, but enter the 2010 season with a loaded team of veterans with solid track credentials and a healthy infusion of experienced transfers. Expect Mike Wood's team to be led by Ryan O'Connor (14:28), Lee Berube (14:29), Tim Chichester (30:28) and Chris Mateer (31:26), and joined by transfers Eddie Novara (Fredonia - All-Region '09), Tom Clark (Adelphi - 3:57/15:06), Matt Knott (Cortland), and Alex Brimstein (9:32 HS 3200 in 2008). Freshmen Patrick Wortner and Anthony George join returners Nick Pardee, Mark Streb, Alex Belensz, Lee Gabler, Bill Juda, and Tim Chambers to add considerable depth.
3	St. Lawrence	5th	11th at NCAA's Depsite losing four seniors in their top 7, the John Newman's team do return their top 3 from last year's squad that placed 11th at NCAA's, where they were led by Dan Ramsey and Jeremy Mwenda's 4th and 64th place finishes. After solid track seasons, the Saints look to juniors John Johnston (15:09/31:24), Seth Jackson (15:11/32:14) and Andrew Goodwin (4:21) to round out their top 7 and look to the return of a healthy Steve Kiplagat who was 58th at NCAA's in 2008.
4	Plattsburgh	6th	John's Lynch's squad returns everyone but their 3-4 runners in Alex Sico and Seth Yerye, and should be led by seniors Mike Heymann (2nd at 2009 Regionals, 9th at NCAA's) and Bobby Grim. Josh Mitchell (15:31) and Ryan Millar (9:34 SC) look to break in to the top 7 along with a transfer and freshman.
5	Univ. of Rochester	8th	With the return of their entire top 12 from last year, John Izzo's team is looking towards NCAA this fall. Led by senior Brian Lang (Ind. '09 NCAA qualifier & steeple AA in '10), the '10 squad looks to be the strongest Yellowjacket group in recent history, and will be bolstered by a large incoming class of 13.
6	Fredonia	7th	Newly appointed head coach Michael Garger leads a squad that loses its top 2 runners (Tom Williams to graduation, Eddie Novara transfer to Geneseo), and looks to be lead by sophomore indoor Mile and outdoor 1500m champion Nick Guarino and four other seniors that return from last year's 7th place team. (No Report)
7	TCNJ	10th	The Lion's return their entire squad for 2010 with the exception of senior Brandon Rodkewitz, and look to be led by 2009 NCAA individual qualifier TJ Bocchino and mid-year transfer Rob Nihen (14:54 5k '09). The team looks to seniors Dennie Waite (4:11 indoor mile) and Kyle Roos (15:22); sophomores Max Sparshatt (2nd frosh at 2009 AR), Andy Gallagher (4:00 1500), and Matt Hernberg; and juniors Alex Yersak (15:11) and Andy Herschman to give solid depth to the squad. Key newcomers include Ryan Ure (30th at NJ State XC Champs) and Dominic Tasco (1:54.1 800).
8	Oneonta	9th	The Oneonta Red Dragons look to improve upon last year's 9th place finish at regionals under the new leadership of Angelo Posillico, and return their 2-7 men from that squad. Despite the loss of front runner Nick Pampena, the squad looks to the return of senior Sean Daly (DNR '09, 1:52/4:00 1500 in '10) and freshman Mitch Todorov (9:35) to break into the top 7.
9	RIT	4th	31st at NCAA's Last year's 4th place team at the Atlantic Regional Championships loses 5 of its top 7 including their top four. (No Report)
10	SUNY Cortland	1st	5th at NCAA's Cortland loses 5 of their top 6 from last year's regional championship team, including their top 4. Expect the Red Dragons to be led by sophomore Sean Curry, who was 48th at NCAA's as a freshman.

Women's Preview

1	St. Lawrence	1st	The Saints return 5 of the top 7 including 2 top 15 NCAA finishers in National Champion Wendy Pavlus and Jenna Hulton along with Meg Derby who improved steadily last fall and finished 40th at NCAA’s. We should also have improved depth with returning 14 first-year women coming in.
2	Geneseo	2nd	The Blue Knights return 4 of 7 from the '09 runner-up regional team. However, the traditionally deep team has a plethora of key returners that should keep them near the top of the region. NCAA steeple qualifier Marissa Liberati will likely lead the way. Another quality recruiting class will immediately fill in the gaps.
3	NYU	3rd	The Violets made a huge leap forward in '09 and lost no one to graduation. However, #1 & #4 (Joan Kanarkawicz and Kerra Vick) and studying abroad this fall. They do return thew rest of the top 8 including Kirsten Keller and Maeve Evans. A big freshman group, led by Emily Cousens (11:10 3200 from New Hampshire) will help team contend for another NCAA berth.
4	Plattsburgh	6th	No report. The Cardinals return 6 of top 7, only losing #1 Jenny Schaffhouser. They will be led by NCAA 10K qualifier Stefanie Braun. Transfer Amanda Schermerhorn (4:45 1500) will add instant help.
5	Ithaca	4th	No report. The Bombers return 4 of the top 7 from the '09 team that was 4th in the Region, including 6th place finisher Jennifer Randall. If Kate Leugers (36:14 10K last spring) who didn't run XC last fall competes, Ithaca gets exponentially better.
6	Cortland	8th	The Red Dragons return 5 of the top 7 including NCAA provisional 10K qualifiers Alyson Dalton and Kristin Vespa. Caitlin Sullivan who sat out '09 XC with an injury also returns. A solid recruiting class will help out a lot.
7	Rensselaer	5th	The Engineers return 3 of the top 7 including sophomore Marie Ferro. Kathryn Markowitz (36th in '08 Regional) returns from studying away last fall. In addition, we have several new athletes who are expected to be in contention for top 5 team spots.
8	Rowan	10th	No report. The Prof's return the top 5 including standouts Jena Peacock (2nd '09 Regional, NCAA steeple) and Jen Rawls (NCAA 1500, 5K).
9	Brockport	7th	No report. The Golden Eagles return 6 of the top 7 losing only Lauren mesi, who made NCAA's individually in '09.
10	Rochester	9th	The Yellow Jackets return 4 of the top 7 this fall. The new recruiting class should replace the graduating seniors. Lauren Norton (12th at '09 Regional) is back after a spring layoff and finally healthy after going to NCAA’s as both a freshman and sophomore. Meg O’Connor (#2 ) is back and ran pr’s in all her track events last spring. Hillary Snyder (Jr.) and Zarah Quinn (So.) will fill in the next 2 spots.