Six area athletes on MTCCA 2020 All-State Cross Country Teams

Monmouth's Joe Crocker and Alexa Allen, Lisbon's Aidan Laviolette, St. Dom's William Levasseur, Edward Little's Payton Bell and Leavitt's Margo Kenyan honored by Maine Track and Cross Country Coaches Association.

All-Region Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year: Edward Little’s Payton Bell

The sophomore found her stride this season once she learned how to deal with the adversity that came with the pandemic.

All-Region Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year: St. Dom’s Liam Levasseur

The Western Maine Conference champion has always had a talent for distance running.

2020 Fall All-Region

Edward Little’s Payton Bell rings in another season of success

Cross country: The Red Eddies sophomore feels lucky that her team got to complete an abbreviated cross country season, despite the cancellation of the state championships.

Leavitt’s Margo Kenyon found cross country late and can’t let it go

Senior only started running cross country last year and quickly became one of the top runners in Class B.

Alexa Allen, Monmouth XC teams did end run around competition

Cross country: Alexa Allen joined the Monmouth team for her junior year and helped steer the Mustangs to an MVC title.

St. Dom’s Liam Levasseur would have been one of runners to beat at state meet

Cross country: The Western Maine Conference boys Class C champion was looking forward to a strong finish to his high school career at the Class C championships.

Poland’s Jake Twigg qualified for state meet, again, before heartbreak

Cross country: The junior has earned a spot in the Class B championships every year during his career — and did so again this year despite tougher odds, only for states to be canceled.

High school cross country state championships canceled

The Maine Principals' Association based its decision on the surging number of COVID-19 cases and a new requirement for student-athletes to wear masks while running.