Saginaw Runners Earn All-State Cross Country Honors
Sixteen Saginaw-area cross country athletes were named to the all-state team at Michigan International Speedway.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Running
Sixteen Saginaw-area male and female cross country runners earned all-state honors at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday. Breckenridge's boys team, led by three runners, placed second in the Division 4 team standings.
Why it matters
The all-state honors recognize the top 30 individual runners in each division, marking a top statewide achievement for high school cross country athletes. The Breckenridge result shows the strength of the Saginaw region's boys programs in the state's competitive divisions.
Anthony Rowe finished second individually in Division 4 boys in 15:55.6, and Ezekiel Baltierra took second in Division 2 boys in 15:20.4. Emilia Garces placed 10th in Division 1 girls in 17:43.7.
The players
Michigan International Speedway
The Michigan International Speedway is a motorsports facility in Brooklyn, Michigan, that hosted the all-state cross country meet.
Breckenridge High School
Breckenridge High School is a public school in Breckenridge, Michigan, whose boys cross country team finished second in Division 4.
The details
Athletes from across Michigan competed at Michigan International Speedway, where the top 30 individuals in each division were named to the all-state team. Division 4 boys' state title was decided by team points, with Holland Calvary Christian scoring 35 points to claim the crown.
Timeline
Saturday (before November 7, 2026): All-state cross country meet held at Michigan International Speedway
Season Trajectory
The all-state selections are awarded through the Michigan High School Athletic Association's state meet structure, which divides schools into four divisions for team and individual competition. The results shape each program's standing within its division heading into future seasons.
The Division 4 boys' team placement and individual times give Michigan runners and coaches a concrete benchmark for comparing performances across divisions. Readers following Saginaw-area athletes can use the honorees' results to track which programs and individuals are competing at the highest state level.
The takeaway
Strong team depth often separates top state finishers, as the Breckenridge boys showed with three runners leading the team to second place in Division 4. Runners looking to compete at this level can focus on consistent pack running and steady mid-season training.
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