Cross Country Competes at Final RRISD Invitational

Aanika Hirode, Arts & Entertainment Editor| October 12, 2022

The varsity girls team celebrates their second place ranking. This meet marked the most medalists the team has had this season.

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Theresa Bell ’25 overtakes Cedar Ridge and Round Rock athletes in the two-mile race. The youngest girl on the team, Bell has had consistently high rankings this season.

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Seniors Korban Murphy and William Murray run in the two-mile race. The boys locked in 11th and 12th place as their final rankings.

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Continuing a successful season, the cross country team competed in the RRISD Andy Jackson Invitational at Old Settlers Park. Athletes in each team saw success as they competed in their final invitational before the district meet.

The varsity girls team excelled with a second-place overall ranking. Priya Gangadharan ‘23 claimed third place, with Isabel Sainz ‘24 close behind in ninth place. Adelaide Murphy ‘25 and Theresa Bell ‘26 rounded out the top 15 with their competitive times.

The varsity boys team finished in third place, just behind Stony Point. With mere seconds separating the top 10 finishers, James Robinson ‘23 claimed ninth place. Teammates Korban Murphy ‘23 and William Murray ‘23 followed in 11th and 12th.

The team will compete next at the district meet on Thursday, Oct. 13.

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Evelyn Bell '27 prepares to charge for the ball against the Hutto Hippos on Friday, Dec. 13. The Warriors went on to dominate the rest of the game, turning a two point deficit much larger.

JV Girls Basketball Emerges Victorious Over Hutto Hippos

Going in for a dunk, Luke Carpenter ‘26 puts the team up another 2 points against Manor on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The Warriors held a lead of 47-10 at the halftime mark, with a massive lead constantly throughout the game. “We had watched Manor play so we knew what to expect so we just wanted to come out and play hard regardless of the result,” Coach Rigney said.

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Guiding his team, Charlie King' 27 helps the offense get in formation. “I was directing the offense," and "Someone was having trouble getting into their position so I was trying to help them out so we could score a bucket.” King said.

JV Boys Basketball Secures Win Over Manor

Running toward the hoop, Miles Fustes '28 swerves his opponent. The Warriors kept up a good offense and defense throughout the game, allowing them to win 65-32.

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Track, Field, & Cross-Country

Taking off swiftly, the varsity boys cross country team leaves the starting line ready for the 3-mile trek ahead. The Boys had a successful first and second meet and looked to continue with a third.

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Priya Gangadharan ‘23, Will Murray ‘23, and Preston Sanderville ‘23 celebrate their signing, looking ahead to their futures.

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Priya Gangadharan ‘23 races in the 800 meter at the Round Rock Event. Gangadharan took first place at the regional meet on Friday, April 29.

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Violet Hewett '25 and Kenzie McElroy '24 pose after getting second and third place for long jump at the area meet.

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