Cross country preview: James Cognata back at Winthrop with his dedication and high expectations

After leaving Winthrop a year ago and spending the indoor and outdoor track and field seasons in Tennessee, Cognata is excited to be back in Maine for his senior year with the Ramblers.

2022 cross country preview capsules

2022 Fall Sports Preview

Cross country: Mt. Blue has big day at annual Scot Laliberte Invitational

Cougars kick off unofficial start to season with convincing victory at annual Augusta race.

Cross country: Runners spend summer preparing in different ways for the fall season

The top runners in Maine put in miles, but many also mix things like biking, hiking and surfing into their workouts.

‘This is a miracle’: Longtime coach Dan Campbell’s cancer is in full remission

Campbell was given six months to live in early 2021. Nearly a year and a half later, his cancer is gone and he is excited to live a full life again.

2021 Fall All-Region

Recognizing each sport's top performer from schools within the Sun Journal's coverage area.

2021 Sun Journal All-Region Girls Cross Country Teams

All-Region Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year: Monmouth’s Alexa Allen

The senior, who didn't start running cross country until her junior year, came far, winning conference and regional titles and placing high at states.

All-Region Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year: Monmouth’s Brosnan Comeau

The junior long-distance runner, who won the Class C state title, attributes his success to hard work and coaching.