Lewis and Clark Runners Placed at CPS Meet
The boys team took second place while the girls team finished third at the Albert-Oakland meet.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Track & Field
Lewis and Clark cross country teams finished in the top three during the CPS Albert-Oakland Meet. The boys squad secured second place overall, and the girls team earned a third-place finish.
Why it matters
These team results reflect the competitive standing of Columbia middle school cross country programs following a challenging day of racing against regional rivals.
The boys team tallied 80 points across the field of 119 runners, finishing just behind Smithton Middle School. In the girls race, which featured 71 participants, Lewis and Clark scored 62 points to take third place.
The players
Lewis and Clark Middle School
This school manages the cross country programs that competed in the CPS Albert-Oakland event.
Smithton Middle School
This institution claimed the boys team title at the recent cross country competition.
John Warner Middle School
This institution secured the first-place position in the girls team standings.
Cooper Barb
This student athlete finished in sixth place during the boys cross country race.
Corinne Adams
This student athlete completed the girls race in fourth place.
The details
Team placements were determined by total points derived from individual runner finishes during the meet. Cooper Barb led the boys effort with a sixth-place finish in 13:10.40, while Corinne Adams finished fourth in the girls race at 14:37.8.
Timeline
The CPS Albert-Oakland cross country meet took place on September 23, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This performance serves as a key benchmark for the Columbia cross country circuit during the 2026 season. The results help establish the competitive hierarchy among local middle schools as they prepare for subsequent league meets.
The Lewis and Clark boys team finished just one point ahead of Gentry Middle School, whose 79-point score narrowly missed second place. These point totals are critical for determining final season standings across the Columbia middle school circuit.
The takeaway
Consistent scoring from top runners like Cooper Barb and Corinne Adams remains the primary driver for team success in middle school cross country. Schools can improve their standings by focusing on pack running to keep point totals low throughout the season.
Further reading
For more results from regional meets, visit the Track & Field section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Jefferson City News Tribune.
