ELVERTA, Calif. — October 24, 2026 — Buchanan senior Molly Sundgren won the girls varsity large school 5,000 meters at the Flat SAC Invitational in 17:47.0, with teammate Layla Merancio second (17:52.6). Buchanan won the large school girls team title with 79 points, ahead of Davis (85) and Reno (105).
Davis junior Elias Thronson won the boys varsity large school race in 15:05.7, beating Tahoe-Truckee's Connor Bilodeau (15:13.7). Davis also won the large school boys team title with 93 points, edging Reno (99), with Carson third at 123.
Union Mine senior Patrick Pinjuv won the boys varsity small school race in 16:06.6, with Florin's Daniel Armendariz Cazares second (16:25.6). Union Mine took the small school boys team title with 59 points, ahead of Chico (99) and Twelve Bridges (132).
University Prep junior Rogue Cutler won the girls varsity small school race in 18:03.0, ahead of El Dorado's Kendall Campora (18:37.4). El Dorado won the small school girls team title with 83 points, with Chico second (100) and Hope third (117).
Winners
| Race | Individual | Time | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys / Men · 5,000 Meters Boys Varsity Large School | Elias ThronsonDavis | 15:05.7 | Davis | 93 |
| Girls / Women · 5,000 Meters Girls Varsity Large School | Molly SundgrenBuchanan | 17:47.0 | Buchanan | 79 |
| Boys / Men · 2.25 Miles Boys Frosh/Soph Large School | Zachary AlvordBuchanan | 11:34.4 | Buchanan | 19 |
| Girls / Women · 2.25 Miles Girls Frosh/Soph - All Levels | Abby BuckleyBuchanan | 12:45.9 | Buchanan | 15 |
| Boys / Men · 1.5 Miles Boys Middle School Championship | Andy DoironAlder Creek | 7:54.0 | Miwok | 20 |
| Girls / Women · 1.5 Miles Girls Middle School Championship | Kendall OBrienAlta Sierra | 8:14.0 | Holmes | 26 |
| Boys / Men · 5,000 Meters Boys Junior Varsity- All Levels | Oliver FrostReno | 17:35.0 | Jesuit | 44 |
| Girls / Women · 5,000 Meters Girls Junior Varsity - All Levels | Cora BowmanDavis | 20:57.1 | Davis | 25 |
| Boys / Men · 1.5 Miles Boys Club Open | Jack Basco JrStockton Rising Club | 8:28.2 | Delta Hawks | 23 |
| Girls / Women · 1.5 Miles Girls Club Open | Emilia JacksonDelta Hawks | 9:41.8 | Delta Hawks | 29 |
| Boys / Men · 5,000 Meters Boys Varsity Small School | Patrick PinjuvUnion Mine | 16:06.6 | Union Mine | 59 |
| Girls / Women · 5,000 Meters Girls Varsity Small School | Rogue CutlerUniversity Prep | 18:03.0 | El Dorado | 83 |
| Boys / Men · 2.25 Miles Boys Frosh/Soph Small School | Maddox YoungBeyer | 11:56.8 | Beyer | 33 |
| Boys / Men · 1.5 Miles Boys Middle School Open | Alexander CurrierMiwok | 8:20.2 | Miwok | 15 |
| Girls / Women · 1.5 Miles Girls Middle School Open | Rose GeorgeAdventure Christian | 9:19.9 | Miwok | 33 |
| Boys / Men · 1.5 Miles Boys Club Competitive | Leon FlesherSacramento Valley Endurance | 7:43.5 | Buffalo Chips Running | 24 |
| Girls / Women · 1.5 Miles Girls Club Competitive | Emmylou WollumEvoke Elite TC | 8:11.5 | Buffalo Chips Running | 15 |