Conner Hill Takes Sixth at 2B State Meet

Adna and Winlock finish among the top teams at the 2B boys state cross country meet in Pasco.

Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Running

Conner Hill finished sixth at the 2B boys state cross country meet in Pasco on Saturday, completing the race in 16:52.6. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Conner Hill finished sixth at the 2B boys state cross country meet in Pasco on Saturday, Nov. 7, completing the race in 16 minutes and 52.6 seconds. Wyatt Oliver of Centralia Christian finished 40th in his state debut at 18:05.0.

Why it matters

Hill's result improves on his 36th-place finish at the 2025 state meet and reflects a sophomore season that included six consecutive first-place finishes. For Washington runners and fans following the state's high school running programs, the meet offers a concrete picture of how area athletes and teams performed on the state stage.

Official state meet results show Hill's 16:52.6 finish placed sixth, a major step up from his 36th-place finish in 2025. The extraction does not provide the full team standings or the winning team's time.

The players

Conner Hill

A Washington high school distance runner who finished sixth at the 2B boys state meet after a sophomore season with six consecutive first-place finishes.

Wyatt Oliver

A Centralia Christian runner who finished 40th at 18:05.0 in his state debut at the 2B boys state meet.

The details

Hill ran the race while managing lactic acid buildup and tunnel vision in the final miles, and he said he worked on endurance and strength over the offseason and adjusted his mindset. Centralia Christian's Wyatt Oliver made his state debut, finishing 40th, while Adna and Winlock each placed as ranked area teams.

2025 state meet: Hill finished 36th.
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026: 2B boys state cross country race held in Pasco.

Season Trajectory

Hill's sixth-place finish moves him up from 36th at the 2025 state meet, marking a clear improvement in his state-level results. The race also reflects a sophomore season built on six consecutive first-place finishes, which positions him as one of the strongest 2B distance runners in Washington.

Hill's placement shifts the state picture for 2B distance runners, and Adna and Winlock's 13th and 15th team finishes show how area squads fared behind the top contenders. Readers tracking high school cross country rankings can use these results to measure which programs are rising.

The takeaway

Hill's jump from 36th to sixth in a single year shows how a focused offseason of endurance work and mental adjustment can translate into state-level results. Runners at any level can apply the same approach of targeted training and steady mindset preparation.