The Clinton Middle School Cross Country program has accumulated 85 team trophies and 1031 individual medals over the last 10 seasons. “The success of the program is a direct result of the time and effort kids are willing to put forth,” said Coach Delezenne. Runners accumulated approximately 194 miles during the 2026 campaign. The 2026 team had 29 runners while earning 13 trophies and 132 medals with both teams winning a regional title. The returning runners were motivated to improve on last season. Both teams were competitive and thrived on the success of one another. Overall, it was a very successful season. The boys team won 6 races including the MHSAA Regional Championship and LCAA Championship. The team consisted of Owen LeBlanc, Ryan Lighthall, Blake Dutton, Cole Houghton, Julian Martinez, Maverick Miller, Ethan Rejc, Brayden Rubio, Sawyer Schanz, Everest Thompson, Bennett Walters, Zachary Wellday, Leo Wojewski, Samuel Berzkalns, Cullen Handy, and Caleb LeBlanc (mgr) rounded out the boys team. The girls team won 10 races including the MHSAA Regional Championship and LCAA Championship. The team consisted of Rena Cogar, Olivia Gibson, Abby Jurasek, Azalea Naugle, Laura Ruesink, Ella Schaffner, Hailey Wegman, Peyton Ahearn, Penelope Forgiel, Eve Gurica, Mackenzie Roberts, Tessa Ruesink, Nadia Tobar, and Breslyn White rounded out the girls team. Runners earning one medal or more this season -Owen LeBlanc, Ryan Lighthall, Blake Dutton, Cole Houghton, Julian Martinez, Maverick Miller, Ethan Rejc, Brayden Rubio, Zachary Wellday, Leo Wojewski, Samuel Berzkalns, Cullen Handy, Rena Cogar, Olivia Gibson, Abby Jurasek, Azalea Naugle, Laura Ruesink, Hailey Wegman, Peyton Ahearn, Eve Gurica, Mackenzie Roberts, Tessa Ruesink, Nadia Tobar, and Breslyn White. The boys and girls record board changed quite a bit this year. School record set this year - Laura Ruesink 12:23. 7th grade records set this year - Laura Ruesink 12:23 (1st), Olivia Gibson 12:54 (3rd), and Maverick Miller 11:48 (3rd). 6th grade records set this year - Tessa Ruesink 12:58 (2nd), Peyton Ahearn 13:47 (4th), and Samuel Berzkalns 13:00 (5th). The middle school program will graduate Owen LeBlanc and Ryan Lighthall. Is your child interested in joining MSXC next season? Email Coach Delezenne at jeff.delezenne@clinton.k12.mi.us for more information. Not participating in a school sport during October and November? Any 5th-8th grader can join CMS Polar Bear Club. It begins Thursday, October 29.