Katahdin Staples Claims Third Straight Title as West, Chugiak Win Cross Country Championships
At the Alaska State Cross Country Championships held in Anchorage, Katahdin Staples of East High won his third consecutive Division I title, while the West boys and Chugiak girls teams secured their respective Division I state championships.
Anchorage, AK, October 3, 2026 — The Alaska State Cross Country Championships concluded in Anchorage, with notable individual and team victories across Division I.
Katahdin Staples, representing East High, achieved a significant milestone by winning his third consecutive Division I title. This marks his continued dominance in the state’s cross country circuit.
In the team competitions, the West boys’ team secured the Division I state championship. Similarly, the Chugiak girls’ team also emerged victorious, claiming their respective Division I state championship title.
Further details regarding the specific performances of other athletes and teams, or any additional context surrounding these championships, were not immediately available in the provided summary.
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