Coach: TJ Niles (third year)

Last year’s results: Third in KVAC and Class A state meet.

Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Mohamed Mohamed (distance), Farhan Abdillahi (distance), Kwebena Akuffo-Anoff (sprints), Abdifatah Mohamed (sprints, long jump), Alex Nazaroff (throws), Jared Dumas (jumps); Juniors — Isaiah Harris (distance), Hassan Mohamed (sprints), Corey Martin (hurdles), Lucas Rushton (throws); Sophomore — Stefan Porter (sprints/jumps).

Key losses: Mohamed Barre (distance), Mohamed Awil (distance), Garane Saban (sprints)

Promising newcomers: Senior — Daud Idow (sprints); Junior — Sabin Lavorgna (jumps); Sophomores — Osman Doorow (distance), Abdi Sharif (distance).

Season outlook: Lewiston is primed for a run at the KVAC and state titles. After sharing the conference title with rival Edward Little in 2012, the Blue Devils hope to win it outright for the first time and halt the Red Eddies’ 10-year run. Harris scored 26 points in the 2013 state meet, winning the 800-meter title and backing it up with second place at New Englands. Hassan Mohamed placed in both sprints, including runner-up laurels in the 200. Health and eligibility were issues during the indoor campaign. If the Devils can avoid those pitfalls, a special season could be in store.

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