After another double state championship from both Lincoln Christian cross country teams, the awards and postseason honors have began to pour in.

Last weekend, the boys won their 4th consecutive state title and 9th overall, while the girls completed at the three-peat and won the program's 5th championship in school history. 

And now, individuals are being recognized for what was a banner year for both teams.

On the girls side, all five top runners were named to the Oklahoma Coaches Association all-state team, after Lincoln finished 2025 as the No. 13 team in the country.

Junior Tennyson Housely, who was the state runner-up to lead the Bulldogs to another state championship, led the group that also consisted of freshmen Madi Miller, Bella Ramirez and Izzy Truitt, as well as junior Bentley Stewart.

"Tennyson has worked very hard this year and become our leader along with Bentley," said Lincoln head coach Stephen Lewelling. "The two of them lead workouts and helped our freshmen become a part of the team right away being very welcoming."

Miller, Ramirez and Truitt were the latest group of youngsters to come up through the program and immediately make an impact.

"Isabella Ramirez overcame a foot injury in which she had to sit the summer out and was one of the best freshmen in the state," Lewelling said. "Madi Miller plays high-level soccer and practices and runs with us and she was able to carry a big load this year for us. Being our best runner is several of the meets. And Izzy Truitt is just discovering how talented she is and she is a joy to be around."

Recently, Lewelling and his team had their banquet to hand out team awards, as well.

Housley was named team MVP, while Miller was the Freshman of the Year and Stewart was honored with the Love/Work award.

Ramirez took home the Overcomer Award and Truitt was named the Bulldog of the Year.

Brea Gardner was named an all-star by the Oklahoma Coaches Association, while Brynlee Durborow was also named an all-star by the Oklahoma Cross Country and Track Coaches Association.

Along with being ranked No. 13, Lincoln had the closest split among the top five runners of any team in the top 25 nationally. The Bulldogs had just 24 seconds difference between the five girls."That illustrates their togetherness and pack running ability," Lewelling said.

The girls had the best score ever at the Class 4A state meet last Saturday, behind Housley's runner-up, Miller's 3rd place finish and Ramirez in 5th.

Truitt was 7th, while Stewart was 10th, Gardner was 15th and Durborow finished 55th overall.

On the boys side, juniors Ty Brooks and Sammy Farris led the way for the Bulldogs all year and were named to the all-state team by the Oklahoma Coaches Association. 

"Ty Brooks has been our leader in practice along with Sammy and they inspire others on our team to work harder,' Lewelling said.

Brooks was 3rd at state, while Farris came in 12th.

Senior Trevor Hacker was named an all-star by the OCA, while senior Garner McAfee was named an all-star by the Oklahoma Cross Country and Track Coaches Association.

"Trevor Hacker was a 4-year veteran and was our most consistent runner," said Lewelling. "He's been a great influence over our team and let the boys spiritually."

Hacker was 5th for Lincoln at state.

Brooks was recently named the MVP at the team banquet, with Hacker winning the Bulldog award and Farris taking home the Love/Work award.

McAfee was recognized as the Spark Plug for the team, while Gabe Sword was honored with the Clutch Performer award. 

McAfee was 16th, while Sword finished 18th at the state meet.


Photos by Sam Farris