El Paso Runners Shine Bright: A Path to State Glory!

EL PASO, Texas - Excitement buzzes in the air as El Paso area runners make their mark at the UIL Region 1 cross country meet held in Lubbock, TX. With the UIL state cross country meet just around the corner on November 1-2 in Round Rock, TX, the stakes have never been higher!

Highlights from the Regional Meet

Lubbock played host to a thrilling competition where talent and determination shone through. Here are some standout performances:

• Eastwood Boys Cross Country Team: Secured a commendable second place in the 6A category, finishing just behind Southlake Carroll.
• Burges Boys Cross Country Team: Qualified for state by placing fourth in the Class 5A meet.

Numerous individual runners from the El Paso area also secured their spots, all vying for a chance to medal at the upcoming state competition. The road to Round Rock is paved with hard work and perseverance!

State Qualifiers Breakdown

6A Boys

• Eastwood Boys Cross Country Team - 2nd place

6A Girls

• Adelynn Rodriguez, Eastwood High School - 6th place
• Emily Orr, Franklin High School - 7th place

5A Boys

• Burges Boys Cross Country Team - 4th place
• Diego Romero, Americas High School - 1st place
• Miles Westbrook, El Paso High School - 2nd place
• Braulio Torres, Chapin High School - 9th place

5A Girls

• Alexee Salas, Americas High School - 10th place
• Rebecca Duran, Chapin High School - 15th place
• Jocelynne Diaz-Torres, Chapin High School - 18th place

4A Boys

• Antonio Arreola, San Elizario High School - 4th place
• Pedro Jimenez, Austin High School - 10th place
• Eirik Arredondo, Austin High School - 13th place

4A Girls

• Alexia Martinez, Fabens High School - 6th place

As these talented athletes gear up for the state meet, the El Paso community stands behind them, eager to witness their journey toward victory!

What do you think?

• Can El Paso runners bring home medals from the state meet?
• Which team do you think has the best chance of winning?
• Should more funding be allocated to support high school sports in Texas?
• How does cross country compare to other high school sports in terms of community support?

Your thoughts and opinions matter! Join the conversation and share your insights on this exciting topic!