Trojan Cross Country concluded its 2026 season at the TAPPS State Championship on Monday at Cottonwood Creek Golf Course in Waco, Texas. The boys competed in the 5,000-meter race at 1:15 p.m., followed by the girls' two-mile race at 2:20 p.m.

The boys' 5,000-meter race featured winding turns throughout the golf course, beginning with an uphill climb along the first fairway. Hayden Dunn led the Trojans with a time of 18:44, placing 41st overall. Preston Tom was the second Trojan to cross the finish line, completing the course in 21:20. Tym and Mat Berezhniy finished third and fourth on the team, respectively, with Freshman Dillon Webb rounding out the Trojans' team scoring. Donovan Dryden also represented TCA in the state championship race.

On the girls' side, the race began with a similar uphill climb before the two-mile course looped around the 13th hole. Vanessa Dessommes led the Trojans with a time of 13:31, finishing 35th overall. Jessie Lu followed with a time of 14:18, while Adeline Micek crossed the finish line in 14:33. Audrey Herd rounded out the team with a time of 16:15.

The Trojans wrapped up a 12-meet season with valuable experience gained throughout the fall. TCA will return the majority of its runners for the 2027 season, with seniors Audrey Herd and Amelia Akin graduating. The program looks ahead to building on this season's progress as it prepares for another year of competition.