Two years ago, the Skowhegan cross country team was down to just four members.

A lot can change in two years.

The River Hawks have seen a surge in participation under second-year coach Isaac Michaud, growing to nearly 20 runners, winning meets last season and building a close-knit family atmosphere that they hope can keep powering them forward.

Last year, the Skowhegan boys and girls won the same meet for the first time in the 43-year history of cross country at the school, according to the Skowhegan athletic department . It was a dramatic shift from the previous season, and the River Hawks keep growing and keeping looking to build on that momentum.

“Two years ago, it was hard to find the athletes to want to participate,” Michaud said. “And then I worked really hard to recruit the ki

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