Thea Sargent of North Summit High School secured a first-place finish in the girls' 5K at the 2026 Region 15 cross country championships, held Oct. 5 at the Flowell LDS Church in Fillmore. Sargent's victory led a strong showing for North Summit, while Lincoln Hallows of North Sevier High School claimed the top spot in the boys' 5K division during the regional meet.
Girls' Race Results
The girls' 5K race featured a competitive field of runners, with Sargent finishing the course in 19:37.0. Following Sargent, Khloe Rosquist of North Sevier High School took second place with a time of 20:29.0. The third position was claimed by Kamryn Iverson, also of North Sevier, who finished the race in 21:11.2.
Boys' Race Results
In the boys' 5K competition, Lincoln Hallows of North Sevier High School took first place with a winning time of 16:30.7. Hallows was followed by Ledger Hallows, a freshman from North Sevier, who secured second place with a time of 16:49.8. The third-place finisher was Bob Guest, a junior from North Sevier, who recorded a time of 16:58.4.
Meet Logistics and Participation
The Region 15 championships took place at the Flowell LDS Church in Fillmore, as organized by meet director Cody Moat. According to race registration details, the event included a total of 103 participations across both the boys' and girls' 5K events. The girls' race was scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by the boys' race at 11:30 a.m., with awards ceremonies slated for 12:15 p.m.
Participating High Schools
The regional meet showcased several prominent high school programs, including North Summit High School, North Sevier High School, and Millard High School. Data from the meet registration indicated that North Summit sent 30 participations to the event, while North Sevier sent 22. Millard High School, the host school for the event, also participated in the regional competition.
Regional Championship Context
The 2026 cross country season included various regional championships across Utah. The Region 17 XC Championship was held on Oct. 6 at the Weber County Fairgrounds in Ogden. Other regional events earlier in the season included the Region IV Championships in Taylorsville and the Region VI Championships at Sugar House Park, both held on Oct. 2.
Upcoming UHSAA Events
While the Region 15 meet took place in Fillmore, other high school athletic events continued across the state. On Oct. 9, the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scheduled 1A Baseball Championship semifinals and 4A Girls Tennis Day 1 events. Upcoming athletic competitions include the 1A Baseball Championship finals and 4A/6A Girls Tennis finals scheduled for Oct. 10.
