Thomas MacLaren Girls Win Coronado Classic Invite Division; Air Academy’s Cooper Takes Big Schools Individual Title
The Coronado Classic Invite saw Thomas MacLaren's girls' cross country team win the 2A/3A small schools division, while Air Academy's Chamorra Cooper secured the individual title in the 4A/5A big schools race.
Colorado Springs Pueblo, CO, September 19, 2026 —
The annual Coronado Classic Invite concluded with notable achievements for local high school cross country teams. Thomas MacLaren’s girls’ cross country team emerged victorious in the 2A/3A small schools division.
In the highly competitive 4A/5A big schools race, Chamorra Cooper of Air Academy secured the individual title, marking a significant accomplishment for the athlete and her school.
The Coronado Classic Invite is a long-standing event that draws participants from various schools across different classifications, providing a platform for athletes to test their skills against a broad range of competitors. This year’s event highlighted strong performances from both established programs and emerging teams.
Thomas MacLaren’s win in the small schools division underscores the team’s dedication and performance throughout the season. The victory in this particular division suggests a strong showing against other schools of similar size and competitive standing.
Chamorra Cooper’s individual win in the larger school division signifies her top-tier performance. The race in the 4A/5A category typically features a larger field and often includes athletes from larger, more established athletic programs, making Cooper’s victory a standout moment.
Further details regarding the specific times, margins of victory, or other participating teams and athletes in both divisions were not immediately available. The event serves as a key marker in the cross country season for many student-athletes.
Story summarized from the original created by MARCUS HILL marcus.hill@gazette.com on gazette.com, see more information here.
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