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North Central boys win state cross country title for first time in a decade

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 3:06 AM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

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Summary

The North Central boys cross country team secured its first state championship in 10 years on November 7 in Pasco, finishing with 54 points, far ahead of runner-up Ellensburg. Senior Elliot Yegge placed second individually with a time of 15:43.9, while the team's performance was bolstered by strong finishes from juniors Miles Watson, William Merg, and David Potter. This victory follows their successful season, where they frequently ranked at the top. Coach Ryan West expressed pride in the team's hard work and achievement, noting Yegge's strong effort despite his missed individual title.

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•North Central finished with 54 points, 49 ahead of Ellensburg.
•Elliot Yegge finished second in the individual race.
•Miles Watson, William Merg, and David Potter contributed key points.
•NC coach Ryan West praised the team's hard work.
•Freeman won its second consecutive state title in 2B class.

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3:06 AMYahoo Sports — North Central boys cruise to first state cross country championship in 10 years | Small schools

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Nov. 7—PASCO — The drought is over for the North Central boys cross country team. In its first year in the 2A classification, the Wolfpack finished with 54 points, 49 ahead of runner-up Ellensburg for the first state title in 10 years. NC senior Elliot Yegge, on a quest to capture an individual title, settled for second, finishing in a time of 15 minutes, 43.9 seconds. Ryan Dodge of Bainbridge ...
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