Trinity Christian Girls Won AISA State Title
The girls varsity team secured a championship victory in Auburn after an undefeated season.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Running
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The Trinity Christian School girls varsity team won the AISA cross country state championship at Kiesel Park. Nearly 350 runners competed in the meet held in Auburn.
Why it matters
The championship victory marks the conclusion of a successful undefeated season for the Trinity Christian girls team. The boys varsity team also performed well at the meet, finishing in second place.
Elliette Jones won the girls varsity 5,000-meter race with a time of 22:03.0, while Chapman Bowers claimed the boys varsity victory in 17:26.2. Nearly 350 runners participated in the event, an increase from the 150 competitors in 2019.
The players
Trinity Christian School
This educational institution fields competitive varsity cross country teams that recently participated in the AISA state championship.
Elliette Jones
She is a student athlete who finished first in the girls varsity 5,000-meter race at the AISA state championship.
Chapman Bowers
He is a student athlete who secured the win in the boys varsity cross country race.
The details
Runners navigated heat and course conditions throughout the races as teams pushed for top speeds. Mary Ellen Watts and Molly Peatman secured second and seventh place for the Trinity girls, while John Stuart Nicholson and Daniel Pittman took second and eighth for the boys.
Timeline
The AISA state cross country meet occurred at Kiesel Park on Oct. 7, 2026.
The AISA organization began expanding its cross country offerings in 2019.
The AISA will officially disband following the 2026-27 school year.
Season Trajectory
This meet serves as a final chapter for AISA athletics, which is set to conclude operations after the 2026-27 school year. The strong performance of Trinity Christian highlights the current competitive level of the league as member schools prepare for a future transition.
Trinity Christian School finished the girls season undefeated and captured the state title. Meanwhile, the boys varsity team secured a second-place finish in the team standings.
The takeaway
Maintaining consistent training and pace in challenging weather conditions proved decisive for the winning runners. Teams aiming for state success continue to prioritize speed development as their primary competitive strategy.
Further reading
For more highlights from local competitions, visit the Running section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Opelika Observer.
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