Every Wednesday, El Paso Running will utilize a point system to highlight El Paso’s top girls cross country runners.
The system is as follows: In a race of less than 150 runners, first place gets 10 points, second gets 9 points all the way down to 10th place which gets 1 point. For meets with between 150 to 300 runners, double points will be rewarded meaning 20 points for first, 19 for second all the way down to 1 point for 20th. For every additional 150 runners, another 10 runners will be included in the points.
For those who like raw times, we also list the Top 25 girls race times and the meets and dates that they occurred.
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This week’s schedule
Region 1 Cross Country Championship. Monday, Oct. 23 – (All times MST) 5A Girls, 8 a.m.; 5A Boys, 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 – 6A Girls, 8 a.m.; 6A Boys, 8:30 a.m.; 4A Girls, 11 a.m.; 4A Boys, 11:30 a.m.at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock.
Top 10
1. Franklin: Franklin won its sixth straight District 1-6A title placing all seven runners in the top 10, scoring 20 points. Sophomore Emily Orr led the way finishing second in 20:05.43, followed by senior Brooke McCune (third, 20:16.11), sophomore Abigail Pinon (fourth, 20:48.26), junior Sophia Keiser (fifth, 20:58.50), senior Victoria Hoyt (sixth, 21:07.77), junior Olivia Elder (seventh, 21:15.13) and junior Sienna Zarate (tenth, 21:35.76). The Cougars are seeking its fourth trip to state in five years. They will race in the Class 6A division Tuesday at 8 a.m.
2. Eastwood: The Troopers finished second in District 1-6A with 81 points. Junior Adelynn Rodriguez defended her individual title, winning in 19:42.69. Eastwood will race in the Class 6A division on Tuesday at 8 a.m.
3. Chapin: Chapin easily won the District 1-5A title with 20 points. Husky runners took five of the top 10 spots, including the first four. Junior Rebecca Duran won the individual title in 20:58.51 followed by sophomore Ava Dennis (second, 21:07.64), junior Biviana Garcia (third, 21:40.69), freshman Jocelyn Diaz Torres (fourth, 21:58.03) and freshman Abigail Sanchez (tenth, 23:07.85). The team will compete in the Region 1-5A Championship Monday at 8 a.m.
4. Pebble Hills: The Spartans qualified for regionals after its third-place finish at the District 1-6A championship. Senior Caroline Zarrabal was the lone top 10 runner, finishing eighth in 21:23.59. The team will race in the Region 1-6A championship on Tuesday at 8 a.m.
5. Hanks: The Knights defended its District 2-5A crown and move up two spots, finishing one spot short of a perfect score. Hanks had six runners in the top 10 including district champ sophomore Lily Arias who completed the course in 21:37.29, sophomore Ashlyn McMillan was second in 21:48.56 followed by junior Elizabeth Aguirre (third, 21:58.83), senior Destinee Loeza (fifth, 23:07.57), freshman Alyssa Fino (sixth, 23:26.44) and sophomore Madison Leedom (tenth, 24:12.16). The team will race for a spot to state Monday at 8 a.m.
6. Americas: The Trailblazers finished fourth in District 1-6A. Its top runner was junior Laila Morales who was 14th in 22:08.51. Their season has ended.
7. El Paso High: The Tigers finished second in District 1-5A and advanced to regionals. El Paso runners in the top 10 were senior Andrea Castillo (sixth, 22:35.48), freshman Sofia Speer (seventh, 22:52.05) and sophomore Calista Sakellakos (eighth, 22:52.38). The team will race for a spot at state Monday at 8 a.m.
8. Montwood: The Rams placed fifth at the District 1-6A meet. Sophomore Mia Hairston was ninth in 21:29.70 and advanced to regionals. She will race on Tuesday at 8 a.m.
9. San Elizario: The Eagles move up one after winning back-to-back District 2-4A titles, placing five runners in the top 9 for 33 points. Senior Kylee Pardo finished the 2-mile course third in 14:09.83 followed by senior Alexandra Ordaz (sixth, 14:54.16), freshman Lyanna Morales (seventh, 15:10.00), senior Osmary Vazquez (eighth, 15:23.76) and senior Briana Mancillas (ninth, 15:32.75). The team will race in the Region 1–4A championship at 11 a.m. Tuesday.
10. Bel Air: The Highlanders Bel Air finished second in District 2-5A with 59 points and move back into The top 10. Bel Air had two runners in the top 10 – senior Kailee Fierro (seventh, 23:39.84) and junior Carolyna Noriega (eighth, 23:51.60). The team will race in the Regional 5A race Monday at 8 a.m.
Dropped out: Socorro.
On the brink: Harmony Science Academy.
Top Times (3 mile or 5K)
1, Adelynn Rodriguez, Eastwood, 16:49.6 (Woodbridge, 9/16).
2, Emily Orr, Franklin, 17:46.70 (Southlake, 9/23).
3, Brooke McCune, Franklin, 18:36.90 (Southlake, 9/23).
4, Abigail Pinon, Franklin, 18:39.30 (Southlake, 9/23).
5, Sophia Keiser, Franklin, 18:44.90. (Southlake, 9/23).
6, Victoria Hoyt, Franklin, 19:00.70 (Southlake, 9/23).
7, Rebecca Duran, Chapin, 19:28.46 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).
8, Olivia Elder, Franklin, 19:40.71 (Southlake, 9/23).
9, Danika Sifuentes, Eastwood, 19:46.8 (Woodbridge, 9/16).
10, Hannah Martinez, Franklin, 19:51.30 (Southlake, 9/23).
11, Elizabeth Aguirre, Hanks, 19:57.20 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).
12, Breckyn Wiebe, Franklin, 19:57.30 (Southlake, 9/23).
13, Carolina Zarrabal, Pebble Hills, 19:59.5 (Old Settlers Park, 9/23).
14, Alexia Martinez, Fabens, 19:59.59 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).
15, Karyssa Duarte, Eastwood, 20:08.6 (Woodbridge, 9/16).
16, Nevaeh Escobedo, Canutillo, 20:10.88 (Don Haskins Park, 9/22)
17, Isabella Campa, Franklin, 20:12.10 (Southlake, 9/23).
18, Cleo Naranjo, Americas, 20:12.87 (Blackie Chesher Park 9/8).
19, Venus Jimez, Eastwood, 20:13.4 (Woodbridge, 9/16).
20, Ava Dennis, Chapin, 20:16.70 (Veterans Park, 9/16).
21, Jocelynne Diaz Torres, Chapin, 20:17.54 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).
22, Joules Payan, Eastwood, 20:18.5 (Woodbridge, 9/16).
23, Tessa Gibbons, Franklin, 20:18.90 (Southlake, 9/23).
24, Mia Hairston, Montwood, 20:23.01 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).
25, Valentina Tarriba, Socorro, 20:27.83 (Don Haskins Park, 9/22).
Power Rankings
1, Alexia Martinez, Fabens, 62 (4).
2, Elizabeth Aguirre, Hanks, 59.
3, Emily Orr, Franklin, 57 (3).
4, Adelynn Rodriguez, Eastwood, 49 (4).
4, Cleo Naranjo, Americas, 49 (1).
6, Ava Dennis, Chapin, 48.
7, Rebecca Duran, Chapin, 47 (3).
8, Nevaeh Escobedo, Canutillo, 46 (1).
8, Alexandra Ordaz, San Elizario, 46.
10, Mia Hairston, Montwood, 45 (2).
Abigail Pinon, Franklin, 42.
Carolina Zarrabal, Pebble Hills, 41.
Angel Quinonez, Fabens, 35.
Sophia Keiser, Franklin, 34.
Brooke McCune, Franklin, 33.
Dayanara Gonzalez, Mt. View, 32.
Lileni Ayala, Mt. View, 29.
Biviana Garcia, Chapin, 28.
Kareena Talavera, Pebble Hills, 25 (1).
Victoria Hoyt, Franklin, 23.
Olivia Elder, Franklin, 21.
Jacqueline Gonzalez, Horizon, 21.
Kailee Fierro, Bel Air, 19.
Jocelynne Diaz Torres, Chapin, 19.
Calista Sakellakos, El Paso, 18.
Clarissa Castillo, El Paso, 17.
Kylee Pardo, San Elizario, 15.
Aubrey Arsenault, Pebble Hills, 15.
Ashlyn McMillian, Hanks, 13.
Destinee Loeza, Hanks, 13.
Valentina Tarriba, Socorro, 12.
Natalie Martinez, Eastlake, 12.
Layla Aguilar, Montwood, 11.
Lily Arias, Hanks, 11 (1).
Kim Castro, Riverside, 10 (1).
Katia Rodriguez, Coronado, 9.
Andrea Castillo, El Paso, 9.
Dana Gonzalez, Riverside, 9.
Yatznelly Galindo, Harmony, 8.
Emily Zarate, Socorro, 8.
Carolyna Noriega, Bel Air, 8.
Nadine Villasana, Socorro, 7.
Marielle Rubio, Eastlake, 7.
Samirah Avila, Socorro, 7.
Amavely Carrasco, Coronado, 7.
Abigail Bauman, Eastwood, 7.
Danika Sifuentes, Eastwood, 7.
Keilah Valenzuela-Garcia, Burges, 7.
Daniela Almanza, Riverside, 7.
Bobbi Guillen Del Valle, 7.
Kairme Gonzalez Eastwood 6.
Natalie Cottrill Canutillo, 6.
Laila Morales, Americas, 6.
Sofia Speer, El Paso, 6.
Regina Perez, Harmony, 6.
Briana Mancillas, San Elizario, 6.
Emma Guevara, El Paso, 5.
Breckyn Wiebe, Franklin, 5.
Alyssa Fino, Hanks, 5.
Ari Beltran Del Rio, Harmony, 5.
Sierra Conner, Coronado, 4.
Stephanie Hernandez, Del Valle, 4.
Carli Day, Americas, 4.
Sienna Zarate, Franklin, 4.
Evelyn Hernandez, Fabens, 4.
Hilda Urena, Irvin, 4.
Lyanna Morales, San Elizario, 4.
Sariah Lopez, Canutillo, 3.
Karyssa Duarte, Eastwood, 3.
Brianna Lopez, Eastwood, 3.
Mireya Galindo, Harmony, 3.
Osmary Vazquez, San Elizario, 3.
Sam Torres, Socorro, 2.
Joules Payan, Eastwood, 2.
Breseis Oliva, Coronado, 2.
Audrey Lee Bel Air, 2
Paula Galaz Carreon, Montwood, 2.
Antoinette Ogaz, Fabens, 2.
Zoe Estrada, Irvin, 2.
Hannah Martinez, Franklin, 1.
Venus Jimez, Eastwood, 1.
Isabella Campa, Franklin, 1.
Nohemi Garcia, Jefferson, 1.
Paris Jones, Burges, 1.
Abigail Sanchez, Chapin, 1.
Madison Leedom, Hanks, 1.
Anel Gaytan, Harmony, 1.
Evelyn Hernandez, Fabens, 1.
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