Aurora cross country team captures first state title in history

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 10:55 PM

Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Aurora cross country team captures first state title in history

Summary

The Aurora girls' cross country team won their first state championship on November 7, 2026, defeating Bishop Watterson 80-99 in the Division II event held in Obetz. Key performances came from Claire Jenkins, who finished 12th, and Evelyn Jenkins, who improved significantly to 14th place. The team's victory marks Portage County's first championship in cross country since 1998. Aurora faced a competitive race against Watterson, trading leads throughout, before securing the title. Team members expressed pride in their hard work during the season.

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By the Numbers

•Aurora finishes with 80 points, ahead of Bishop Watterson's 99.
•Claire Jenkins placed 12th with a time of 18:22.0.
•Evelyn Jenkins surged to 14th, improving her time significantly.
•The victory is the first state title in cross country for Aurora.
•Mia Paech finished 40th, jumping 90 places from last season.

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10:55 PMYahoo Sports — 'Is it real,' Aurora cross country fulfills dream, wins state title

What they're saying

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Claire Jenkins stood alone on the state podium for Aurora a year ago. The sophomore had plenty of company this year as part of a state championship.
— Yahoo Sports

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