Pinkerton Academy boys cross country prepares for 2026 title defense
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 7:32 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
College SportsCoach Mike Clark leads the Pinkerton Academy boys cross country team into the 2026 season with high expectations for a repeat performance at the Meet of Champions. The squad features senior Jason Robie, who recently established a new record on the team's home course, alongside classmates Oscar D’Amelio and Joe Gustavson. Other programs are adjusting their rosters for the upcoming competition, including Londonderry, which returns middle-distance standout Joshua Twomey. Salem continues to build around Elliot Chisholm, while Windham anticipates growth from a large senior class led by Blake Hollingshead and Gabriel Spera. New coach Mike Woodworth has taken over at Timberlane, and Pelham coach Steve Hammer reports a tight pack among his top five runners. These teams aim to compete throughout the fall season leading up to championship events.
- •Jason Robie set a new record on the Pinkerton Academy home course with a 15:20 clocking.
- •Londonderry returns Joshua Twomey, who clocked 1:54.60 in the 800 meters last season.
- •Elliot Chisholm leads the Salem program following a ninth-place finish at Division Is.
- •Mike Woodworth takes over as the head coach for the Timberlane cross country team.
- •Windham coach Tim Stapp projects strong team growth behind a large senior class.
- 7:32 PMYahoo Sports — Goal is Meet of Champions repeat
"Now in year No. 35 as Pinkerton Academy’s boys cross country coach, Mike Clark knows something about the greatest on the trail. And he believes he has a truly special squad for 2026. “This is a dream team!” said Clark. “And I don’t use that term often because it loses its meaning. I have called three of my teams, ‘Dream teams’ over the years — 1993 with Matt Downin, who would win a national ...
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