Episcopal Hosted 48th Annual Round Table Run
The annual cross country meet in Baton Rouge featured 60 competing schools and standout individual performances.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Running
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Episcopal hosted the 48th Annual Episcopal/Varsity Sports Round Table Run on September 19, 2026. The event brought together 60 schools to compete across the Baton Rouge area.
Why it matters
The annual competition serves as a significant benchmark for high school cross country teams in the region. Strong performances here often indicate team readiness for upcoming state championship series.
Shrey Shah won the boys' 3-mile race with a time of 14:53.9, leading Episcopal to victory. In the girls' competition, Hannah Schneider finished second with a time of 17:43.0.
The players
Shrey Shah
He is a cross country runner who finished the boys' 3-mile race in first place.
Episcopal
This is a local school that hosted the cross country meet and won the boys' team division.
St. Joseph's Academy
This is a school that won the girls' team division after training through the summer to regain their competitive edge.
Dutchtown
This is a school that finished second in the boys' team division during the competition.
Hannah Schneider
She is a student runner who finished second in the girls' race with a time of 17:43.0.
The details
Shrey Shah secured his win by creating gaps throughout the race to separate from the field, while Carson Dietz followed in second at 15:17.2. St. Joseph's Academy dominated the girls' field, placing all seven of their runners in the top 20.
Timeline
The Episcopal/Varsity Sports Round Table Run was held on September 19, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The meet acts as a critical barometer for the state championship series, showing which programs have successfully returned to form. Performances here heavily influence the projected rankings for regional and state title contenders.
St. Joseph's Academy's ability to place all seven runners in the top 20 indicates they have significant depth for upcoming head-to-head duals. Conversely, the 20-point gap between Episcopal and Dutchtown suggests the boys' regional title race remains highly competitive.
The takeaway
Consistent top-tier finishes in early-season meets often signal a team's long-term endurance and tactical preparation. Athletes looking to improve their times should analyze the pacing strategies used by top performers in the 3-mile distance.
Further reading
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