Lakeview girls cross country races to runner-up finish at state championships

History was made on the cross country course Saturday as the Lakeview girls cross country team delivered the greatest state championship performance in school history, racing to a second-place finish at the OSAA 2A/1A Cross Country State Championships, hosted by Lane Community College in Eugene.The runner-up finish marked the highest placement ever by a Lakeview cross country team, boys or girls, cementing the 2026 Honkers as one of the most accomplished squads in program history.Entering the state meet fresh off a district championship, Lakeview proved it belonged among Oregon’s best, finishing with 46 team points to narrowly edge third-place Bandon, which finished with 54 points — lowest score wins.Union claimed the state championship with 40 points, just six ahead of the Honkers.In a race where every position mattered, Lakeview’s depth proved critical, with four runners placing among the top 28 overall and all seven Honkers contributing to the historic afternoon.Leading the charge…

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