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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