Hendricken captures sixth consecutive state title in cross country championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 10:50 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Hendricken won the 2026 RIIL Boys Cross Country State Championship on Saturday in Glocester, scoring 27 points, 40 ahead of Barrington. Colby Flynn claimed individual honors with a time of 15:26.51, marking his legacy as a top distance runner. The Hawks focused on team performance, demonstrating their strategy of running as a pack in preparation for future competitions, including the New England Championships and Nike Cross Regionals. Flynn noted the importance of peaking at the end of the month rather than during the state meet.
- •Hendricken scored 27 points, dominating the championship meet.
- •Colby Flynn finished first, with significant contributions from his teammates.
- •The team prioritizes future races over individual times at this meet.
- •Hendricken aims for success in New England Championships next weekend.
- •The Hawks have a goal to qualify for the Nike Cross Nationals.
- 10:50 AMYahoo Sports — Hendricken won Saturday in more ways than you think. Here's why.
"Saturday's RIIL Boys Cross Country State Championship meet was a walk in the park for Hendricken, which has its eyes on bigger things moving forward.
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