The Alvirne High School cross country teams wrapped up their seasons at the 2026 NHIAA Division I Championship Meet at Derryfield Park in Manchester on Saturday, Oct. 31, with the girls finishing ninth and the boys placing 13th.
The girls were led by an impressive performance from freshman Saleena Ramboer, who finished eighth overall among 127 competitors with a time of 20:23.4.
Ramboer was one of the top underclassmen in the field and helped lead the Broncos to a ninth-place team finish with 222 points.
Junior Olivia Cartagena was the next Alvirne runner across the line, placing 23rd in 21:17.6. Senior Alexis Ballantine finished 40th with a time of 22:20.5, while sophomore Charlianna Downey placed 70th in 23:38.6.
Freshman Elyse Goulet finished 82nd in 24:09.7, followed by sophomore Sophie Sargent in 94th at 24:51.0. Senior Leah Sturk rounded out the Alvirne lineup, placing 96th in 24:57.6.
The Alvirne boys finished 13th among 19 scoring teams, totaling 324 points in a field of 133 runners.
Senior Roarke Brandt paced the Broncos, finishing 37th overall with a time of 18:05.3. Freshman Braeden Carey was close behind, taking 39th in 18:07.2.
Junior Drew Barton placed 68th in 18:56.5, while sophomore Aiden O’Leary finished 87th in 19:32.0. Junior Camden Griffith crossed the line 93rd in 19:45.7.
Freshman Kelson Cox finished 119th in 20:58.3, and junior Logan Hould completed the Alvirne contingent in 122nd place with a time of 21:25.5.
While the boys finished 13th in the team standings, the girls’ ninth-place finish was highlighted by Ramboer’s top-10 individual performance.
Complete results from the championship meet are available through Lancer Timing Services.