Munster Cross Country wrapped up its 2026 season Saturday, October 31, at the IHSAA State Championship at LaVerne Gibson Championship Course in Terre Haute. The girls team made its second consecutive State Championship appearance, finishing 21st among 25 teams with 435 points. Lekha Patel led Munster with a 37th-place finish in 18:23.6, recording her second-fastest time and best performance of the season. Beatrissa Pitcher finished 64th in 18:46.2, setting a personal record in her final high school cross country race. Additional girls results included: Lucy Sandefur – 149th, 19:34.5 Aubrey Earnshaw – 205th, 20:12.7 Ellis Choi – 213th, 20:23.7 Vivian Koncalovic – 218th, 20:27.1 Riley Sechowski – 234th, 21:16.6 Seniors Beatrissa Pitcher and Ellis Choi concluded their high school cross country careers at State. On the boys side, junior Robert Covarrubias competed as an individual State qualifier, finishing 175th among 250 runners with a time of 16:40.8. The girls' second consecutive State appearance and Robert's individual qualification capped off another successful postseason for Munster Cross Country, highlighting the dedication and commitment of the athletes throughout the 2026 season.