Messalonskee runners Paige Lilly, left, and Peyton Arbour comfort each other after the Northern A girls cross country race Saturday.

Waterville's Nicholas Dall competes in the Class B North cross country championship meet Saturday in Belfast.

Messalonskee's Zach Hoyle leads the pack of runners at the start of the Class A North cross country championships Saturday in Belfast.

Kevin Bennett photo Mt Ararat's Kathrine Leckbee takes a lead during the Class A North cross country championship meet Saturday in Belfast.

Tucker Barber, of Mt. Blue, talks with friends after winning the Class A North boys championship Saturday in Belfast.

Tucker Barber, of Mt. Blue, leads the pack beyond the two-mile mark during the Class A North cross country championships Saturday in Belfast.

Cony's Anne Guadalupi runs during the Northern A cross country championships Saturday in Belfast. She finished second.

Tucker Barber, of Mt. Blue, finds himself alone as he leads with about 400 yards left in the Northern A cross country championships Saturday in Belfast.

Molly McGrail, center, of Maranacook, competes in the Southern B cross country championships Saturday in Cumberland. She is followed by Julia Labbe, of Leavitt.