Ephrata Tigers cross country team prepares for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 7:51 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Track & FieldThe Ephrata Tigers cross country team has opened training for the 2026 season with a roster of over 50 athletes. Head coach Lyndsy Roberts oversees a group that includes returning state participants Caleb Fitz and Nico Diaz on the boys' side, while Hanah Malone, Abigail Chamberlain, Savannah Harper, and Rebecca Wiser return to lead the girls' team. The coaching staff is focusing on developing team culture and mental endurance to support both veteran and freshman runners. Seniors, including Malone, are tasked with providing leadership to the younger athletes as the program pursues qualification for the state tournament. The Tigers are scheduled to open their competitive season on September 11 at 4:15 p.m. during a meet at Irene Rinehart Park in Ellensburg.
- •Ephrata Tigers cross country training includes over 50 athletes.
- •Caleb Fitz and Nico Diaz return as boys' team state participants.
- •The first meet takes place September 11 at Irene Rinehart Park.
- •Coaching staff emphasizes team culture and mental preparation for all runners.
- 7:51 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers Cross Country ready for their biggest season yet
"Sep. 4—EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers Cross Country team is already hard at work to be in top shape for the 2026 season. With a strong group of returning runners alongside a solid group of new faces, the Tigers are eager to hit the ground running this year. "I'm feeling energized," said Tigers Head Coach Lyndsy Roberts. "We've got a good group, one of the largest groups we've had in a long ...
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