Lansing Catholic and Hillsdale Academy Crowned Girls Cross Country State Champions; Schroeder Defends Individual Title
Lansing Catholic and Hillsdale Academy secured girls cross country state championships, while Lumen Christi's Samantha Schroeder successfully defended her individual title at the Lower Peninsula finals held at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn.
Lansing, MI, November 8, 2026 —
The Lower Peninsula girls cross country state championships concluded with Lansing Catholic and Hillsdale Academy earning team titles, and Lumen Christi’s Samantha Schroeder successfully defending her individual championship. The event took place at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn.
Lansing Catholic was recognized as a state champion in the girls’ cross country competition. Hillsdale Academy also secured a state championship title in the girls’ cross country finals.
Individually, Samantha Schroeder of Lumen Christi achieved a significant victory by defending her state championship title. The specific details regarding the divisions or classifications in which Lansing Catholic and Hillsdale Academy won their team championships were not provided in the available information. Similarly, the exact placement of other competing teams or individuals beyond the top champions was not detailed.
The Lower Peninsula finals are a key event for high school cross country athletes and teams in Michigan, drawing competitors from across the state to vie for state-level recognition. The Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn serves as the venue for these prestigious races.
Further details concerning the competitive field, race statistics, or the circumstances surrounding each championship victory were not made available in the summary provided. The outcome highlights the achievements of Lansing Catholic, Hillsdale Academy, and Samantha Schroeder in their respective cross country seasons.
Story summarized from the original created by Ben Shockley on www.wilx.com, see more information here.
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