The Bartlesville Bruins varsity cross country team takes off at the start of the Frontier Valley Conference championship race Monday in Muskogee. The Bruins earned 4th place with two medalists.
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The Bartlesville middle school girls cross country team poses for a photo after winning the Frontier Valley Conference championship Monday in Muskogee. The Bruins finished the season undefeated.
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By Stephanie J Lief
Oct. 21, 2026
BARTLESVILLE AREA SPORTS REPORT
The Bartlesville High School cross country program started the road to state qualifications with a strong showing Monday during the Frontier Valley Conference meet in Muskogee.
Battling 10 teams in the 2-mile race, the middle school Lady Bruins defended their unbeaten season and came out victorious as conference champions behind strong performances across the roster.
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Middle School Lady Bruins (2-Mile Medalists):
Madisen Dennis — 12:58
Jillian Lindblom — 13:09
Kadie Tank — 13:21
Penny McNall — 13:45
Brylee Kipps — 13:48
Eden Thomas — 13:57
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The middle school Bruin boys secured a top-three team finish in their 2-mile race, highlighted by a pair of medal-winning runs.
Middle School Bruin Boys (2-Mile Medalists):
Leo Winward — 12:09
Oliver Ellis — 12:26
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The varsity Lady Bruins secured a third-place conference finish in the 5k race, demonstrating their consistency and dependability with top performances across the lineup.
Varsity Lady Bruins (5K Top Performers):
Margaret King — 21:57
Isabella Prentice — 22:26
Madilyn Malcom — 22:45
Eliza Miller — 22:47
Afton Miller — 22:51
Kimberly Kramer — 23:01
Mikah Hightower — 23:24
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The varsity Bruin boys grabbed a fourth-place conference finish in the 5k, led by two medal performances.
Varsity Bruin Boys (5K Top Performers):
Jim Dudley — 17:24 (Medalist)
Talmage King — 17:32 (Medalist)
Preston Shoesmith — 17:34
Calen Bolitho — 18:03
Wesley Pierce — 18:06
Blake Crow — 18:42
Peter King — 19:15
A selection of varsity Bruin runners will head to regionals in Owasso on Saturday, looking for strong finishes on a fast course to qualify for the state meet. The middle school season has concluded.
Bartlesville Lady Bruin Margaret King finished the 5K in 21:57 at the Frontier Valley Conference championship Monday in Muskogee. The Lady Bruins won third place.
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