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Zionsville girls cross country team finishes seventh at state finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 7:11 PM

Last updated Oct 31, 2026

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Summary

The Zionsville girls cross country team concluded its successful season with a seventh-place finish at the IHSAA State Finals on October 31, 2026. The Lady Eagles scored 221 points, just 14 points shy of a podium finish. Coach Gabe Porras noted the strong performances of seniors throughout the season. Stelle Banwart led the team, finishing 38th in a time of 18:27.6, closely followed by her sister Letty at 39th. Other notable finishes included Jane Porzel and Lilly Gahl, who tied for 67th. With most of the roster returning next season, there is optimism for continued success.

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Key Details

•Zionsville placed seventh with 221 points at the state finals.
•Stelle Banwart finished 38th, Letty Banwart was 39th.
•Jane Porzel and Lilly Gahl tied for 67th.
•The team's performance shows promise for the next season.
•Senior runners Porzel and Race will graduate.

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7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Lady Eagles cap strong season with top-10 finish

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TERRE HAUTE - A successful season came to an end for the Zionsville girls cross country team on Saturday afternoon, placing seventh at the IHSAA State Finals at the Lavern Gibson Championship Course in Terre Haute. The Lady Eagles finished with 221 points, missing out on the podium by just 14 points. "We felt really good, we had some kids really step up the last couple of weeks," Zionsville ...
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