NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — August 29, 2026 — Carmel senior Annabel Pollert won the girls varsity 5,000 meters at the Hamilton County meet in 16:59.9. Hamilton Southeastern's Anya Zoeller finished second in 17:24.4, and Pollert won by 24.5 seconds.
Westfield won the varsity girls team title with 56 points. Carmel was second with 64 and Fishers took third with 74.
Carmel won the varsity boys team title with 47 points, ahead of Westfield with 64 and Hamilton Southeastern with 73.
Noblesville senior Banner Barnes won the boys varsity 5,000 meters in 15:26.3. Noblesville's Isaiah Vohs finished second in 15:30.4, giving Noblesville first and second in the boys race.
Hamilton Southeastern was third in the boys standings with 73 points, and Fishers was third in the girls standings with 74.
Winners
| Race | Individual | Time | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys / Men · 5,000 Meters Varsity | Banner BarnesNoblesville | 15:26.3 | Carmel | 47 |
| Girls / Women · 5,000 Meters Varsity | Annabel PollertCarmel | 16:59.9 | Westfield | 56 |
| Boys / Men · 5,000 Meters Junior Varsity | Nate GaddyCarmel | 16:59.8 | Carmel | 22 |
| Girls / Women · 5,000 Meters Junior Varsity | Katerina ZhuravlevCarmel | 20:24.6 | Carmel | 15 |