Glastonbury's Lauren Parrett captured her first CIAC Girls Cross Country State Open title on Thursday in Manchester, Connecticut, leading the Guardians to their fourth team championship in five years.
The senior won the individual race at the state open meet held November 5, 2026, securing the top spot ahead of a competitive field. Her victory powered Glastonbury to the team crown, continuing the program's recent dominance in Connecticut high school cross country.
Photographer Dave Zajac of Hearst Connecticut Media captured Parrett's winning moment. The team's fourth title in five seasons underscores Glastonbury's sustained excellence in the sport.
