The Lone Peak girls cross country team secured its fifth consecutive 6A state championship on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Sugarhouse Park. The victory cements a period of dominance for the program, which has become the number one ranked girls cross country team in the country.
Individual performances from Lone Peak contributed to the team's 30-point victory. Hailey Atwater finished in second place with a time of 18:01.91, followed by Maya Bybee in third with 18:03.79, and Mae Glassford in fourth with 18:07.40. The American Fork girls team took second place with 86 points.
Coach Courtney Meldrum credited the team's success to a strong culture and the athletes' resilience. Meldrum noted that the team shows dedication by not missing a day of training and focuses on controlling what they can control. The coach stated that the runners fight for one another and understand that the team's goals are bigger than themselves.
The 6A girls state championship results included Lone Peak in first place with 30 points. American Fork followed in second with 86 points. Other top finishers included Davis in third with 123 points, Herriman in fourth with 127 points, Riverton in fifth with 171 points, Lehi in sixth with 176 points, Mountain Ridge in seventh with 184 points, and Layton in eighth with 186 points.
