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Anthony MS, Smith MS and Sprague MS win cross country district titles
Anthony Middle School, Smith Middle School, and Sprague Middle School all won team district titles at the CFISD Middle School District Cross Country Meet at Cypress Woods High School on Oct. 7.
Anthony swept the girls’ district titles. The Lady Ravens’ eighth grade team finished with a team score of 54. Smith Middle School came in second with a score of 61, while Spillane Middle School rounded out the eighth grade podium with a team score of 83.
For the Anthony girls, it was their second-straight district title after winning the meet as seventh graders a year ago. Their top five finishers for the team score were Bianca Bramble (4th, 13:16.88), Kayten Panek (7th, 14:31.30), Erin Bassey (13th, 14:44.65), Rylie Little (16th, 14:49.50) and Alexandra Wilson (17th, 14:50.25).
“Seeing our eighth-grade girls earn back-to-back district titles is incredibly special. Repeating as champions takes dedication, consistency, and a willingness to keep pushing yourself,” Anthony Head Coach Jessica Clay said. “These girls showed up ready to work and supported one another throughout the season. As a coach, I’m proud of their accomplishments, but I’m just as proud of the teamwork and determination behind them.”
Individually, Bleyl Middle School’s Magdalena Sanchez blew away the competition, finishing the race in 11:52.45, more than a minute ahead of Sprague’s Aria Adhvaryu (2nd, 13:01.94) and Smith’s Emma Ngo (3rd, 13:07.08)
In the seventh grade girls’ race, Anthony topped the podium with a team score of 35. Sprague Middle School earned second with a team score of 54, while Salyards Middle School completed the top three with a team score of 79.
Anne-Marie Mullens (2nd, 12:59.73) was Anthony’s top finisher followed by Janie Montague(5th, 13:46.03), Kinley Goldenstein (7th, 14:08.64), Olivia Young (12th, 14:47.14) and Olivia Warren (14th, 14:56.12). It was a result that continued the proud tradition of Anthony’s cross country program.
“I could not be prouder of our seventh-grade girls for finishing their first season undefeated and earning a district title. They embraced the challenges of a new sport, trusted their training and pushed one another to improve,” Clay said. “Watching them grow in confidence and finish the season with this accomplishment has been so rewarding. What a special way to begin their journey as Ravens!”
Individually, Sprague’s Jephra Dessieu was the seventh grade girls’ champion with a time of 12:53.89, while Mullens and Salyards’ Aliah Zeb (3rd, 13:32.52) rounded out the podium behind her.
In the eighth grade boys’ race, Smith edged out Anthony for the district title. Smith finished with 70 team points while Anthony had 74. Behind them, Hopper Middle School had a strong showing, earning third with a team score of 88.
Smith’s team had finished third as seventh graders a year ago, but they jumped up to the top spot this year thanks to the finishes of Tyson Tanner (6th, 11:36.88), Zijun Wang (12th, 12:03.00), Kaden Liang (15th, 12:15.61), Sebastian Hughes (18th, 12:17.46) and Carter Vu (23rd, 12:34.86).
Individually, Spillane’s Jackson Barnes pulled away to finish first with a time of 11:03.74. Hopper’s Erik Martinez (2nd, 11:15.12) and Truitt Middle School’s Xavi Rodriguez (11:28.59)completed the top three.
In the seventh grade boys’ race, Sprague ran away with the district title with a team score of 43. Salyards came in second with a team score of 73, while Smith grabbed third with a team score of 84.
Sprague’s top five finishers for the team score were Alex Dupre (5th, 12:38.59), Patrick Woomer (6th, 12:51.44), Yuhaan Shetru (9th, 12:55.31), Sebastian Wagner (11th, 13:02.89) and Calvin Skowronek (12th, 13:04.23).
“I could not be prouder of these boys and the work they have put in this season. They have shown up early, pushed through tough workouts, supported one another and continued to challenge themselves to become better runners,” Sprague Head Coach Sara Kimpton said. “Winning the district championship is a reflection of all the hard work they have put in, both individually and as a team. They have truly earned this moment, and I am so proud of the way they represented Sprague Middle School.”
Individually, the finish went down to the wire with the top three separated by less than six seconds. Hamilton Middle School’s Acesyn Camacho finished first with a time of 11:21.91, while Salyards’ Cesar Espinal (2nd, 11:24.79) and Spillane’s Michael Mueller (3rd, 11:27.36) rounded out the podium.
Full meet results can be found here.
Source: CFISD
