HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY: Marble Falls and Burnet
Marble Falls boys third at Round Rock McNeil Invitational
ROUND ROCK — The Mustangs’ 139 points put them in the top three at the Round Rock McNeil Invitational at Old Settlers Park, site of the state cross-country meet, Oct. 6. The Lady Mustangs didn’t compete as a team because they didn’t have a fifth runner. It also was the first time the girls ran 3.2 miles, which is the new distance for Class 4A this season.
PHOTO: Marble Falls High School junior runner Jordan Wright displays his fifth-place medal at the Round Rock McNeil Invitational on Oct. 6 at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. Courtesy photo
RESULTS: Boys — 5, Jordan Wright, 16:33.70; 24, D’Antony Wall, 17:16.60; 35, Chance Daniel, 17:36.40; 39, Cody Skipper, 17:45.90; 45, Nick Cano, 17:50.90; 71, James Ramos, 18:13.10; 93, Colten Hagood, 18:35.80. Junior varsity boys (384 runners) — 162, Ishmael Montoya, 20:38; 290, Tait Johnson, 22:36; 287, Daniel Mata, 22:43. Varsity girls (153 Class 4A runners) — 11, Tess Johnson, 20:07.34; 12, Sarah Stripling, 20:08.90; 17, Darby Hibbs, 20:24.40; 38, Haley Stephens, 21:23.20. Junior varsity girls (336 runners) — 7, Chase Martin, 13:33.69; 39, Yanna Gallyamova, 14:18.68.
Bulldogs 30th, Lady Dawgs are 26th at Round Rock McNeil Invitational
ROUND ROCK — Burnet got a glimpse of the state meet course at the Round Rock McNeil Invitational on Oct. 6 at Old Settler’s Park. The boys’ course was 3.1 miles, while the girls ran 2 miles. Joe Parker was the top Burnet finisher and received a medal for placing in the top 15.
RESULTS: Boys (366 runners) — 11, Joe Parker, 17:04; 176, Weston Ramos, 19:29; 186, Nick Menchaca, 19:41; 213, Cody Cowan, 20:03; 278, Cole Lastly, 21:05. Girls (377 runners) — 53, Kathryn Drake, 12:58; 102, Shaylah Hullum 13:33; 114, Autumn Freasier, 13:42; 276, Hannah McCurry, 14:56; 301, Alyssa Box, 15:15; 354, Taylor Carroll, 16:20.
QUOTABLE: “The Burnet runners showed improvement from the last time they raced, and they are gearing up for the competitive part of their season,” head coach Stuart Dixon said.
UP NEXT: Badger Invitational on Oct. 11 at Lampasas High School, 2716 U.S. 281 South in Lampasas