Paolo DeMarco of Deering surges ahead in the 300-meter hurdles during the SMAA track and field championships Saturday at Thornton Academy. DeMarco won with a time of 40.62 seconds. DeMarco also won the 110 hurdles, helping the Rams tie for second place with South Portland, behind champion Scarborough. Photos by Jill Brady/Staff Photographer

Allie Gross of Thornton Academy clears the final hurdle to win her heat of the girls’ 300-meter hurdles. The Trojans tied Westbrook for first place with 73 points.

Elisabeth Redwood of Bonny Eagle makes her way to the finish line on her way to victory in the 400 meters with a time of 57.91. Redwood also won the 100 and 200.

Andrew Sholl of Scarborough came from behind in a close finish to win the 800 meters, clocking 2:03.98 – just three-hundredths of a second ahead of Marshwood’s Biruk Moore.

Sam Rusak of Scarborough unsuccessfully attempts to clear 15 feet in the pole vault, after winning the event with a clearance of 14-51/2. Rusak also won the high jump and 200 and was second in the 110 hurdles.