The Colorado Springs Christian Schools boys and girls cross country teams saved some of their best running for the biggest stage of the season, closing out their 2026 campaign with exceptional performances at the CHSAA State Championships on Saturday, October 31.
Competing at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, the Lions rose to the challenge. Nearly every runner recorded a lifetime personal record, while every athlete achieved a season-best or meet-best performance. On the biggest stage of the year, these Lions ran some of the best races of their lives.
It was a fitting conclusion to a season built on hard work, perseverance, and steady improvement. Throughout the fall, the Lions challenged themselves and one another to keep getting better. That commitment was evident at State, where each runner delivered when it mattered most.
Representing CSCS at the championships were Brooklyn Minihane, Chase Minihane, Everett Bridgeman, Ture Riker, Zachary Coats, Decklan Small, Logan Masche, and Jacob Ubben. Their performances reflected not only their individual growth but also the strength of a team that continued pushing forward together.
Cross country demands more than physical endurance. It requires discipline, mental toughness, and the determination to keep going when the course gets difficult. These athletes demonstrated those qualities throughout the season and finished with performances they can be proud of.
For the Lions, the greatest accomplishment wasn’t simply reaching State. It was arriving ready to give their very best and doing exactly that.
Congratulations to our boys and girls cross country runners and coaches on an incredible season. You represented CSCS with excellence, and we couldn’t be prouder of the way you finished!