Carpinteria High Girls Cross Country Wins Small Schools Division at Ojai Invitational
The Carpinteria High girls cross country team won the Small Schools division and finished third overall at the Ojai Invitational held at Lake Casitas. Santa Barbara High and Dos Pueblos also participated in the event.
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, September 19, 2026 — The Carpinteria High School girls cross country team achieved a significant victory at the annual Ojai Invitational, securing first place in the Small Schools division. The team also posted a strong overall performance, finishing third among all participating schools at the event held at Lake Casitas.
The competition, which draws teams from various divisions, saw Carpinteria High School’s girls cross country squad lead their classification. This achievement highlights the team’s dedication and performance against other small schools. In addition to their division win, the team’s combined efforts placed them third in the overall standings, demonstrating their competitiveness against larger or more established programs.
The Ojai Invitational is a notable event on the cross country calendar, offering a challenging course at Lake Casitas. This year’s edition also included participants from other local high schools, Santa Barbara High and Dos Pueblos, who competed alongside Carpinteria High. The presence of multiple area teams underscores the regional interest and participation in competitive cross country events.
Further details regarding the specific times, individual rankings within the Carpinteria team, or the performance of Santa Barbara High and Dos Pueblos were not provided in the summary. However, the performance of the Carpinteria High girls cross country team marks a notable success for the program in this invitational meet.
Story summarized from the original created by Diego Sandoval, Noozhawk Sports Editor on www.noozhawk.com, see more information here.
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