The Lane Titans men's cross country team delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) Cross Country Championships, claiming the team championship with an impressive display of depth and individual talent.
Lane dominated the individual standings, placing five runners in the top 10 of the men's 8K race. Alder Davis led the way, capturing the individual NWAC championship with a time of 24:53.0. Jeyder Espino Sosa followed in second place (25:21.2), while Jacob Powell finished fifth (25:26.2), Joseph Wofford placed eighth (25:28.7), and Adam Reeder rounded out the top 10 (25:43.9).
The Titans also received strong contributions from the rest of their lineup, with Landon Poulson-Owens, Athens Piechowicz, and Matthew McChesney adding to the team's depth.
With five runners finishing in the top 10 and a dominant individual championship performance from Davis, the Titans showcased the strength, consistency, and teamwork that powered their successful season.
The Lane women's cross country team also turned in a strong performance at the 2026 NWAC Championships, finishing fourth overall in the women's 6K team standings with 117points. Jayde Reyes-Cornejo led the Titans with a 16th-place finish in 24:05.1, followed closely by Evie Woodward in 18th (24:15.5). Emily Gatton (26th) and Emerson Young (27th) also placed in the top 30, helping Lane secure a solid team finish.
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