CARROLLTON, GA - November 6, 2026 - The Ware County Lady Gators Cross Country Team was represented on the state's biggest stage on Friday, November 6, 2026, as Yaneli Martinez traveled to Carrollton, Georgia, to compete in the Georgia High School Association Class AAAAA State Cross Country Championships.
Martinez earned her opportunity to compete against some of the top runners in Georgia following an impressive season for the Lady Gators, which included a strong performance at the GHSA Sectional Championships.
Competing against a talented field of 168 runners, Martinez came out strong and demonstrated her determination from the opening moments of the race. At the one-mile mark, she was running in 28th place, putting herself among the top competitors in the field.
Martinez crossed the finish line with a time of 25:12, placing 117th out of 168 competitors in the Class AAAAA State Championships.
Her appearance at the State Championships was a fitting conclusion to an outstanding cross country season in which she consistently turned in fast times. Qualifying for the State Championships is a significant accomplishment, and Martinez earned the opportunity to compete among Georgia's best through her hard work throughout the season.
Ware County Gator Athletics would like to congratulate Yaneli Martinez, the entire Ware County Cross Country Teams, and Coach Brittany Hood on their efforts and accomplishments throughout the 2026 season.
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11/6/2026: GHSA 2026 AAAAA Cross Country State Meet Photos
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