Athletes get the chance to cheer on fellow teammates at the SMAA Relays and enjoy building up their preparation on a fast track.
Cross Country
Here are the finalists for the Varsity Maine Male Athlete of the Year
Three track and field athletes highlight the list.
Mt. Blue track and field program enters new era
After longtime coach Kelley Cullenberg stepped down, former York High athlete Corinne Galante is now leading the Cougars.
Winthrop track athlete running for friend killed in Lewiston mass shooting
Sophomore Tyler Poulin pushes himself physically while coping with the grief of losing his best friend nearly two years ago.
Lake Region’s Sam Laverdiere wins Gatorade cross country honor
Laverdiere won the Class B state championship and was named the Varsity Maine boys runner of the year.
Boys’ cross country: 2024 Sun Journal All-Region team
The 10 top runners in the Sun Journal’s region includes four seniors, four juniors and two sophomores.
Boys’ Cross Country Runner of the Year: Sam Laverdiere, Lake Region
The senior won the Class B title, running the fastest time across all classes despite a broken collarbone that delayed the start to his season.
Girls’ cross country: 2024 Sun Journal All-Region team
Leavitt’s Haley Marson and three Mt. Blue runners headline the area’s top 10.
Girls’ cross country Runner of the Year: Teanne Ewings, Greater Houlton Christian Academy
From the County to Cumberland, Ewings was the state’s top runner all season.
Boys’ cross country: 2024 Varsity Maine All-State team
State champions Sam Laverdiere and Aran Johnson highlight this year’s squad.