Fresh off a Festival of Champions title, Dragons set sights on success at KVAC meet.

Instead of staring at screens or curling up on the couch, plenty of high school athletes embraced running as a way to cope.

Meet the 10 girls and 10 boys who are likely to run ahead of the pack this fall.

In an uncertain fall, look to traditionally strong programs such as the Bonny Eagle girls and Scarborough boys to lead the trails.

After state championships canceled in 2020, area squads resharpen focus in 2021.

Senior recently broke Maine high school outdoor 5K record in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Season got as far as conference championships, but state meets were canceled due to rise in COVID-19 cases.

The Falcons were dominant on the trails in 2014 and 15, taking Class B by storm.

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.

The meets were originally scheduled in Waldo County, but COVID-19 outbreak forced MPA to seek alternate venue.

Waldo County's move to a yellow designation means the state meets likely won't be held in Belfast.

Newcomer Allen leads the way for the Mustangs; Maranacook, Boothbay also make the cut for November meet.

Maine Principals' Association will offer state meets, adding 'closure' and motivation for end of unusual season.

Troy Howard Middle School in Belfast will host the title meets for boys on Nov. 11 and girls on Nov. 14.

The state's COVID-19 regulations will prevent regional championship meets from taking place.

The Dragons hosted a four-team event, winning the boys race while finishing second on the girls side.

Sarah Talon scores twice, including the winner, in a 3-2 girls' soccer victory.

Masks and social distancing just part of the more visible changes at events this fall.

Fewer fans and distancing at finish line create a different scene, but runners enjoy chance to return to competition.

Meet sizes are limited during the regular season, and runners are spread out and have to wear masks at the start, but the opportunity to compete is one they are grateful for.

All but two of the runners have at least one more year before graduation.

The junior proved dominant again, winning her third straight Class A state title and becoming Maine's first New England champion in 10 years.

A three-time individual state champion, he led the Eagles to their first Class A state crown since 1994.

Seven seniors highlight this year's squad, including some of the top runners in New England.

After finishing as the NESCAC runner-up, Bowdoin heads back to Tufts this weekend.

Lisandro Berry-Gaviria turns in the fastest time of the day, and Greely and Maine Coast Waldorf join Mt. Ararat as team champions.

Girls and boys will compete for individual and team championships Saturday at Twin Brook Recreation Area.

Falmouth junior Sofie Matson once again is the class of the field with just the second sub-18:00 time in Twin Brook history.

Sofie Matson, Lila Gaudrault and Olivia Reynolds repeat as individual champs by large margins, and Bonny Eagle, Greely and Maine Coast Waldorf win team titles.

Leavitt sophomore Jonathan Schomaker wins the state's first wheelchair division at the Class B South championships.

The first step for the boys' team will come at the Southern Maine regional meet, Saturday at Twin Brook Recreation Area in Cumberland.

Ben Greene of Falmouth, Jack Bassett of Cape Elizabeth and Will Perkins of Boothbay win closely contested races.

The Maine Principals' Association comes up with a new arrangement for Jonathan Schomaker of Leavitt Area High.

His family is not satisfied with the options for the Leavitt wheelchair athlete.

An official from the Maine Principals' Association was scheduled to see how Jonathan Schomaker is able to compete in a cross country race after his request to compete in postseason meets with other runners was denied.

The Maine Principals' Association changes its decision and will allow a Leavitt High sophomore to race in regional and state cross-country championships, albeit in a separate division by himself, a ruling that has left the boy's father disappointed.

Sophomore Jonathan Schomaker has received support from across the country since the Maine Principals' Association denied his appeal to compete in postseason races using his wheelchair.

Sofie Matson wins her third straight title, while Will Shaughnessy leads Brunswick to the boys’ team title.

A four-year varsity runner, Abbott hopes to continue the Scots' tradition of performing at their best at season's end.

An appeal to the MPA by Leavitt Area High School to let Jonathan Schomaker compete at the regional and state cross country meets in his wheelchair was denied this week.

Seniors Tristram and Connor Coffin have the Scarborough boys aiming for their 10th Class A title in 16 years.

Meet 10 girls and 10 boys who should be among the top runners this fall in southern Maine.

Will Shaughnessy of Brunswick sets a course record and Kahryn Cullenberg of Mt. Blue achieves a goal with victories.

Athletes will now be allowed up to two waivers per season and to have coaches attend out-of-schedule events with them.

A two-time state champion in cross country, he won every race in Maine and finished sixth at the New England meet.

Matson won every race in Maine and finished third at the New England meet.

Meet the top female runners in high school cross country this fall.

Underclassmen are well-represented on this year's squad.

Sofie Matson of Falmouth and Lisandro Berry-Gaviria of Mt. Ararat extend their successful fall seasons with quality showings at Northeast regional races.

Ten years ago, four freshmen girls from Maine placed in the top 10 at the New England championships, led by winner Abbey Leonardi.