Andover
2009 season: 7-2 record, ninth at EMass. Division 1 meet
Returning lettermen: Tim Lyman, Sr.; Simon Voorhees, Sr.; Andrew Newcomb, Sr.; Brian Wilson, Sr.; Charlie Schleifer, Jr; Ryan Cooney, Jr.; Mark Waller, Jr.; Evan Gaj, Jr.; Will Klein, Jr.
Promising newcomers: Kurt Geffken, Sr.; Mike Maldari, Soph.; Mike Hanscom, Soph.; Doug Lewis, Soph.
Candidates: 56
Captains: Tim Lyman, Simon Voorhees, Kurt Geffken
Returning EMass. D1 leaders: 13. Simon Voorhees, 84. Ryan Cooney
Assistants: Brenda Clarke-Warne, Kevin Sharkey
Fast fact: A good sign for the future is that there are 20 freshmen out for the team. ... Andover is moving up to the MVC large division after winning the MVC small division the last two years.
Coach Leo Lafond (20th year): "We have a very solid group coming back, including all-conference runner Simon Voorhees and MVC All-Star Ryan Cooney, and we should have good depth behind them as we have many returning runners and they have worked hard over the summer."
Central Catholic
2009 season: 6-3 record, 11th at EMass. Division 2 meet
Returning lettermen: Nick Morris, Sr.; Mike Vitulli, Sr.; Connor Habib, Sr.; Adam Gidley, Jr.; Ryan Breton, Jr.; Nick Kirkham, Soph.; Dave DeLuca, Soph.
Promising newcomers: Chris Vasquez, Jr.; Tim Allen, Jr.; Simon Serrano, Soph.; Pat Lacroix, Soph.
Candidates: 55
Captains: Nick Morris, Mike Vitulli, Connor Habib
Returning EMass. D2 leaders: 51. Adam Gidley
Assistants: Bob MacDougall
Fast fact: Last year's top two runners, Nate Webber and Kevin Soucy, are running at Stonehill and St. Anselm, respectively. ... Assistant Bob MacDougall of Andover is the former head coach at Tewksbury. During his time there, the Redmen were a girls power.
Coach Rob Benedetto (5th year): "This is definitely a rebuilding year. Our numbers and strength are mainly down in the lower grades, but Connor (Habib) and Mike Vitulli look improved."
Haverhill
2009 season: 3-6 record, 21st EMass. Division 1 meet
Returning lettermen: Garrett Hammond, Sr.; Tim Danehy, Sr.; Will Cuneo, Sr.; Joe Sherlock, Jr.; Michael McNaughton, Jr.; Evan Opolski, Jr.; Nick Comei, Soph.; Michael Mahan, Soph.
Promising newcomers: Elvis Hoxha, Sr.; Eric Clark, Frosh.; Tyler Gibbs, Frosh.
Candidates: 18
Captains: Will Cuneo
Returning EMass. D1 leaders: 83. Will Cuneo
Assistants: Courtney Kelley
Fast fact: Haverhill's boys have moved down to Division 2 in the MVC. ... Senior newcomer Elvis Hoxha is a swimmer for Haverhill and, not surprisingly, is in good condition.
Coach Mike Maguire (19th year, 84-86-1): "With our top seven back, we're hoping to finish in the middle tier and we want to improve on last year's record. We have a good nucleus with (Will) Cuneo, (Garrett) Hammond and (Michael) McNaughton. Nick Comei went to running camp and looks a lot stronger."
Lawrence
2009 season: 1-9 record
Returning lettermen: Luis Cruz, Sr.; Jason DeJesus, Sr.; Dylan Alves, Sr.; Christian Molina, Sr.; Andy Rosario, Soph.
Promising newcomers: Jose Cruz, Sr.; Mario Barriera, Sr.; Carlos Taveras, Sr.; Bryan Vargas, Jr.; Jonathan Chat, Soph.
Candidates: 18
Captains: Luis Cruz, Christian Molina
Returning EMass. D1 leaders: 34. Luis Cruz
Assistants: Angel Pabon
Fast fact: No. 1 runner Luis Cruz, who placed first in three races last year, had a terrific spring in track that included a 4:27 mile. ... Newcomers Carlos Taveras and Bryan Vargas ran the 800 and mile, respectively, last spring.
Coach Anthony Ellis (2nd year, 1-9): "This should be our best team in awhile and I'm kind of optimistic. With Carlos (Taveras) and (Bryan) Vargas joining us from track, we should have some guys who might be able to push Luis (Cruz) and that'll make us a lot better."
Methuen
2009 season: 9-0 record, runner-up at Division 1 All-States
Returning lettermen: Lucas Bergeron, Sr.; Cam Kelley, Sr.; Conor Clark, Sr.; Casey Barnacle, Sr.; Kyle Moschetto, Sr.; Lucas Parsons, Jr.
Promising newcomers: Ronnie Andronaco, Jr.; Josh Gangi, Jr.; Tom Kubiszewski, Jr.; Geoff Gosselin, Soph.; Aaron Labrecque, Soph.; Adam Neel, Soph.; Mike O'Donnell, Soph.
Candidates: 35
Captains: TBA
Returning EMass. D1 leaders: 61. Cam Kelley, 99. Conor Clark
Assistants: Kevin Alliette
Fast fact: Methuen captured its seventh MVC title in the last eight years last year and was only four points shy of winning the All-State title. ... Sophomore newcomer Mike O'Donnell, who played soccer last year, broke graduated star Jared Reddy's freshman mile record in track, recording an impressive 4:35. ... Former Rangers' great Kevin Alliette moves over as an assistant from the girls to replace Scott Ouellet as the top boys assistant.
Coach Bill James (16th year, 115-29): "We have some talented kids, but they're unproven. But we've had guys step up before and we're hoping that happens again."
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