Cross country runners from Lehi and Skyridge High Schools secured multiple podium finishes and personal records during the Region 3 Championships on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Mary and Art Dye Park in American Fork. The strong performances from both programs provide significant momentum as they prepare for the 2026 UHSAA State Cross Country Championships on Oct. 27 at Sugar House Park in Salt Lake City.
Boys Varsity Results
The boys varsity competition saw a highly competitive field led by American Fork, which is ranked sixth nationally by DyeStat. American Fork secured the boys title with 31 points. The Lehi boys team finished in second place with 38 points, utilizing a pack-running strategy that saw only 26.79 seconds separate its five scoring runners during the 3-mile race. Skyridge placed third with 77 points in the five-team field, while Lone Peak finished fourth and Corner Canyon finished fifth.
Pioneer Boys Performance
Pioneer High School achieved notable success in the boys varsity division, led by junior Owen McMullin, who secured fourth place with a personal-best time of 15:30.37. Senior Luke Shumway finished fifth, also recording a personal record with a time of 15:32.11, placing two Pioneer runners in the top five. Other scoring members for the Pioneer boys included junior Brayden Barlow in eighth place (15:44.23), senior Everett Quist in 10th (15:54.38), and junior Milo Amakasu in 11th (15:17.17). The remaining varsity runners were sophomore Douglas Evenson, who placed 22nd, and senior Brooks Christensen, who finished 26th.
Girls Varsity Results
In the girls' competition, the Lehi Knights, who hold a national ranking of fifth by DyeStat, claimed the Region 3 title with 21 points. The Cavemen finished in second place with 43 points, followed by the Pioneers in third with 82 points. The Lehi Falcons placed fourth with 117 points, while the Chargers finished fifth. All seven Lehi varsity runners reached the 3-mile finish line with either a season-best or personal record time.
Lehi Girls Standouts
Lehi's girls varsity performance was highlighted by junior Laney Martin, who led the team with a 10th-place finish in 18:42.79. Senior Remy McAdams followed in 11th with a time of 18:45.00. The team's scoring depth was evident as five of Lehi's scorers finished in the top 25, including junior Maggie Peterson in 19th, junior Kaitlyn Liston in 20th, and senior Kaylee Hall in 22nd. The varsity squad was completed by senior Avie McAdams in 23rd and senior Evangeline Christensen in 27th.
Skyridge Girls Performance
The Skyridge girls team also saw all seven varsity members achieve personal records or season-best times. Sophomore Abigail Finley led the Falcons with a 16th-place finish and a personal-best time of 19:14.46. Junior Jane Hawkins placed 21st, followed by freshman Oakley Nelson in 25th and junior Zoe Tanner in 26th. Freshman Hazel Smith completed the scoring five with a 29th-place finish in 20:49.37. The remainder of the Skyridge girls varsity squad included sophomore Abbegale Mehr in 31st and senior Brielle Ostler in 33rd.
Skyridge Boys Performance
The Skyridge boys team also demonstrated significant strength, finishing third in the region. Senior Jack Grossen led the Falcons with a third-place finish and a personal-best time of 15:20.33. Junior Zane Taylor finished 13th with a time of 16:01.16. The scoring five for Skyridge was rounded out by junior Landon Carter in 16th, senior Sam Nelson in 18th, and sophomore Connor Guymon in 27th. The varsity squad was completed by junior Gage Peterson in 28th and junior Erik Gilchrist in 29th.
Looking Toward State
The regional results set the stage for the upcoming state championships. The 2026 UHSAA State Cross Country Championships are scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Sugar House Park in Salt Lake City.
