Jillian Anderson of Edward Little High School gets an early start during Friday’s season opening cross country meet at Auburn Middle School. Behind her is Lewiston’s Jenna Burton (74), Zaid Teklu (82), Edward Little’s Lily Vincent (59), Annie Hazelton (55) and Lewiston’s Kaitlyn Reny (78). Anderson maintained her lead to win the race.

Jillian Anderson of Edward Little High School crosses the finish line at the first cross country meet of the season at Auburn Middle School on Friday.

Edward Little runners lead the pack out of the start gate at the first cross country meet of the season against Lewiston High School on Fridayt. From the left are Russell Allen, Sabin Oliver, Matthew Syphers and Reece Rodrigue.