The cross country team took to the course in Vidor on Oct. 10 for the district competition meet, where the girls team qualified for the Regional meet, which takes place Tuesday at Kate Barr Ross Park in Huntsville.
The race takes is scheduled to begin at 10:15 a.m.
Competing, but not advancing, in district races included the varsity boys, varsity girls, the JV boys in a 5000-meter run and the JV Girls in a 3200-meter run.
The standout performance came from Morgan Campbell (’26), who competed in the varsity girls 5000-meter run, securing first place and qualifying individually for the regional championships. The entire girls team will compete, aiming to secure a spot at the state championships, which Campbell has done in both cross country and track for the past two years.
“We all worked so hard to get this far and our hard work has paid off,” said Bonnie Lewallen (’26).
Several other PNG athletes delivered impressive performances, placing in their respective events and achieving personal bests. The following students distinguished themselves at the meet:
Coach Tanner praised the team for their hard work and dedication.
“I am extremely proud of our team this season,” Tanner said. “We had 5 girls finish in the top 15 at the district meet leading our team to a 2nd place finish for the 6th year in a row. I am looking forward to coaching them at Regionals as they represent our school and all of PNG at such a big meet. The consistency of the team’s top placements over the years reflects not only the athletes’ commitment but also the supportive and competitive environment fostered by the coaching staff.”
DISTRICT MEET RESULTS • Oct. 10 (Vidor)
5A Varsity Girls 5000 Meter Run
Morgan Campbell 19:03.10 1
Emma Hardin 21:21.70 5
Cali Poss 21:30.70 8
Chloe Poss 22:31.80 10
Addison Blotner 23:57.30 15
Bonnie Lewallen 25:18.90 27
5A Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run
Gerard Alfaro 19:11.50 24
Kam Adams-Westbrook 19:21.40 27
Joey Badllissi 20:25.10 35
Brody Phillips 20:26.60 36
Thomas McHugh 20:34.60 38
Reese Satchfield 21:44.30 44
Landen Barrett 21:52.40 45
5A JV Boys 5000 Meter Run
Caleb Alwine 23:01.50 37
Juan Cardenas 23:46.20 43
Gavin Mastodon 24:18.50 50
Colten Smith 24:54.30 53
5A JV Girls 3200 Meter Run
Alexandria Ringle 14:55.70 12
