Moses Lake cross country teams prepare for 2026 season

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 7:51 PM

Last updated Sep 1, 2026

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The Moses Lake Mavericks cross country program enters the 2026 season aiming to build on previous state meet appearances. Head Coach Larry Dagnon reports that both the boys and girls squads maintain significant depth despite the departure of three key scorers from last year. The girls team returns runners such as Aspen Hoenes, Rachel Nofziger, and Emma Wallace, while the boys roster features returning varsity athletes Colton Lucero, Lane Christensen, and Max Jolley. Recent timed trials show strong performance, with 14 girls clocking times under 14:28 and top boys runners finishing under 11:30. Colton Lucero has transitioned into a leadership role for the boys, while Emma Wallace continues to guide the girls team. The Mavericks seek to improve on their 2025 state finishes of 15th for the girls and 16th for the boys.

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  • Moses Lake cross country looks to build on 2025 state meet qualifications
  • Girls and boys teams return significant depth despite losing three key scorers
  • Colton Lucero and Emma Wallace have stepped into leadership roles
  • Top runners have demonstrated improved times in recent camp and trial sessions
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  • 7:51 PMYahoo SportsMavericks cross country team ready to take the next step
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Sep. 1—MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks cross country team are gearing up for another successful season, as they look to build off a strong 2025 season. From Head Coach Larry Dagnons perspective, this year's squad looks ready to take the next step. "They're better than last year," Dagnon said. "We lost three scorers, so two from the boys team (and) one from the girls team, but they're ...

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