OLATHE, Kan. — September 12, 2026 — Blue Valley Northwest senior Jacob D'souza won the boys Varsity Red 5,000 meters in 15:17.80 at the Olathe Twilight, the third-best mark on record in Kansas this season. Blue Valley Southwest's Andrew Claar finished second (15:24.00). Classical Academy won the boys Varsity Red team title with 83 points.
The Classical Academy senior JACK Vivian won the girls Varsity Red race in 17:23.2, ahead of Salina Central's Kaylie Shultz (17:45.6), and The Classical Academy took the team title with 75 points.
Park Hill senior Colton Hardy won the boys Varsity Blue race in 16:19.0, edging St. Joseph Christian's Austin Hill (16:19.1) by 0.1 seconds. Blue Valley North won the team title with 99 points. Junction City senior Brittney Dibben won the girls Varsity Blue race in 20:22.30, and Spring Hill took the team title with 83 points.
Olathe Northwest junior Luke Young won the boys C race over 4,000 meters in 11:27.7, and Washburn Rural won the team title with 71 points, two ahead of Olathe Northwest (73). Blue Springs South junior Jillian Haines won the girls C race in 13:32.3, with teammate Leila Saulat second (13:48.0), and Blue Springs South won the team title with 35 points.
Winners
| Race | Individual | Time | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys / Men · 4,000 Meters Boys C | Luke YoungOlathe Northwest | 11:27.7 | Washburn Rural | 71 |
| Girls / Women · 4,000 Meters Girls C | Jillian HainesBlue Springs South | 13:32.3 | Blue Springs South | 35 |
| Boys / Men · 5,000 Meters Boys JV | Preston CoganLiberty North | 17:08.1 | Washburn Rural | 54 |
| Girls / Women · 5,000 Meters Girls JV | Lexi LambersonMill Valley | 20:14.2 | Mill Valley | 25 |
| Boys / Men · 5,000 Meters Varsity Blue | Colton HardyPark Hill | 16:19.0 | Blue Valley North | 99 |
| Girls / Women · 5,000 Meters Varsity Blue | Brittney DibbenJunction City | 20:22.30 | Spring Hill | 83 |
| Boys / Men · 5,000 Meters Varsity Red | Jacob D'souzaBlue Valley Northwest | 15:17.80 | Classical Academy | 83 |
| Girls / Women · 5,000 Meters Varsity Red | JACK VivianThe Classical Academy | 17:23.2 | The Classical Academy | 75 |