James Clemens Cross Country concluded its 2026 season Saturday at the AHSAA Class 6A State Championship at Oakville Indian Mounds in Danville, highlighted by senior Megan Angelucci earning All-State honors in her first and only season competing in the sport.

Angelucci finished 14th among 175 competitors in the girls' 5000-meter race, recording a personal best of 19:06.5. She also placed seventh among 28 senior girls competing at the championship.

Having joined cross country for the first time this fall, Angelucci quickly established herself as the leading runner for the James Clemens Varsity Girls. Her All-State finish is a remarkable conclusion to her senior season and reflects the dedication and competitive determination she demonstrated throughout the fall.

Seventh grader Emily Jones also delivered an impressive performance, finishing 78th overall with a personal-best time of 20:55.1. Jones placed fifth among 16 seventh grade girls competing at State.

Like Angelucci, Jones was competing in her first cross country season. She led the James Clemens Junior High Girls throughout the fall before advancing to compete at the Sectional and State Championships.

2026 AHSAA 6A XC STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
GIRLS 5,000 METERS | 175 COMPETITORS

MEGAN ANGELUCCI | SENIOR
14th Place Overall | 19:06.5 | Personal Record
ALL STATE TEAM

EMILY JONES | 7TH GRADE
78th Place Overall | 20:55.1 | Personal Record

Under the leadership of Head Coach Cheryl M. Ross, both athletes demonstrated how dedication, perseverance, and a willingness to embrace new challenges can lead to extraordinary accomplishments. Their performances reflect a season of significant individual growth, with Angelucci earning All-State recognition and Jones establishing herself as a promising young distance runner.

Congratulations to Megan and Emily for representing James Clemens among Alabama's best and closing out their first cross country seasons with personal-best performances.

One Team. One Fleet. We Rise Together!