Month: October 2025

High School Boy’s Cross Country Poll: Week 9

Every Thursday, El Paso Running will utilize a point system to highlight El Paso’s top boy’s 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 boys race times and the meets and dates that they occurred.

For questions, videos and photos email vrmart66@gmail.com.

This week’s schedule

District Championships: Thursday, Oct. 9 at Horizon Golf Course. District 1-6A girls, 8 a.m.; 1-6A boys, 8:40 a.m.; District 1-4A girls (2-miles), 9:15 a.m.; District 2-4A girls (2-miles), 9:45 a.m.; District 1-4A boys, 10:10 a.m.; 2-4A boys, 10:35 a.m.; District 1-5A girls, 11:05 a.m.; 1-5A boys, 11:35 a.m.; District 2-5A girls, 12:10 p.m.; 2-5A boys, 12:40 p.m.

The District 1-6A will highlight a huge day of cross country on Thursday.

Top 10

1. Eastwood: Eastwood finished sixth in the 33-team 272-runners Sweepstakes Division of the Desert Twilight Invitational at Toka Sticks Golf Resort in Mesa, Ariz. Junior Noah Loweree was 34th in 15:26.4 and senior Job DeSantos was 50th in 15:35.8. The Troopers will be after a District 1-6A three-peat Thursday at Horizon Golf Course.

2. Franklin: The Cougars were 11th in the 33-team 272-runners Sweepstakes Division of the Desert Twilight Invitational at Toka Sticks Golf Resort. Sophomore Richard Mendoza was 27th in 15:19.5. The team will race for a spot to regionals at the District 1-6A championship Thursday at Horizon Golf Course.

3. Coronado: The T-Birds were 16th in Sweepstakes Division of the Desert Twilight Invitational at Toka Sticks Golf Resort. Senior Humberto Serna was 32nd in 15:25.2. Coronado is looking for a return trip to the Region 1-6A Championship with a top three finish the District race Thursday.

4. Pebble Hills: The Spartans who were off last week, were fourth at last year’s District 1-6A Championship. They will race for another opportunity to represent El Paso at regionals at district on Thursday.

5. Montwood: The Rams won the Andress Invitational at Underwood Golf Course placing five runners in the top 8. Senior Julian Franco won his first individual title in 16:47.42. Junior William Carreto was fourth in 17:48.08, junior Anthony Mediano was sixth (17:58.88) senior Jacob Lopez was seventh (18:04.76) and senior Ian Escobedo was eighth in 18:05.86. Montwood will race for a spot to regionals Thursday at Horizon Golf Course.

 6. Socorro: The Bulldogs were second at the Andress Invitational at Underwood Golf Course. Socorro had four runners in the top 10 led by junior Jorge Mendez (second, 17:33.25). Sophomore Andrew Granillo was third in 17:43.52, sophomore Uziel Holguin was fifth (17:57.82) and senior Hugo Dominguez was tenth in 18:30.86. They look to compete for a spot to regionals at the District 1-6A championship Thursday at Horizon Golf Course.

7. Eastlake: The Falcons were third in the Class 6A division of the Lubbock Invitational.  Junior Sean Jurado was fifth in 17:03.80 and junior Caleb Bearden was ninth in 17:11.80. The team will race Thursday at Horizon Golf Course.

8. San Elizario: The Eagles were 29th in the 33-team 272-runners Sweepstakes Division of the Desert Twilight Invitational at Toka Sticks Golf Resort. It’s top runner was senior Antonio Arreola who was 51st in 15:36.2. The Eagles are looking to win the Distirct 2-4A championship for the 13th consecutive year Thursday at Horizon Golf Course.

9. El Paso High: The Tigers traveled to Organ Mountain Invitational and finished seventh. Freshman Eduardo Cardenas was the top runner (15th, 17:10.10). El Paso will now focus on a return trip to regionals and must finish in the top three at the District 1-5A championship Thursday at Horizon Golf Course.

10. Hanks: The Knights were fourth in the Class 5A Division of the Lubbock Invitational. Senior Darian Hernandez was seventh in 17:36.30 and senior Zerach Hernandez was eighth (17:37.80). Hanks looks to defend its District 2-5A Championship Thursday at Horizon Golf Course.

Dropped out: Bel Air.

On the brink: Austin, Del Valle.

Fabens senior Jesse Ortiz will challenge for a district title Thursday at Horizon Golf Course.

Top 25 times (3 mile or 5K)

1, Noah Loweree, Eastwood, 15:08.89 (Canutillo Middle, 8/16).

2, Richard Mendoza, Franklin 15:19.5 (Toka Sticks Golf Resort, 9/26).

3, Humberto Serna, Coronado, 15:21.06 (Blackie Chesher, 9/5).

4, Job DeSantos, Eastwood, 15:25.05 (Canutillo Middle, 8/16).

5, Andrew Truax, El Paso High, 15:27.62 (Blackie Chesher, 9/12).

6, Fransisco Medina, Franklin, 15:30.10 (Southlake, 9/6).

7, Antonio Arreola, San Elizario, 15:36.2 (Toka Sticks Golf Resort, 9/26).

8, Elias Alcocer, Eastwood, 15:31.84 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/23).

9, Sebastian Mendez, Franklin, 15:33.90 (Southlake, 9/6).

10, Jacob Lara, Eastwood, 15:36.13 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/23).

11, Rodrigo Pinales, Coronado, 15:41.8 (Toka Sticks Golf Resort, 9/26).

12, Noah Garcia, Eastwood, 15:43.47 (Veteran’s Park, 9/13).

13, Michael Villa, Franklin, 15:43.80 (Southlake, 9/6).

14, Julian Franco, Montwood, 15:46.21 (Veteran’s Park, 9/13).

15, Erick Gutierrez, Pebble Hills, 15:52.0 4 (Rio Rancho, 8/23).

16, Jacob Martinez, Franklin, 15:57.50 (Southlake, 9/6).

17, Jaiden Melchor, Eastwood, 15:59.77 (Canutillo Middle, 8/16).

18, Sebastian Leyva, Coronado, 16:01.31 (Blackie Chesher, 9/5).

19, Adrian Cisneros Rodriguez, Pebble Hills, 16:05.88 (Canutillo Middle, 8/16).

20, Evan Chacon, Eastwood, 16:07.54 (Canutillo Middle, 8/16).

21, Jonah Herd Jr., Eastwood, 16:08.28 (Veteran’s Park, 9/13).

22, Sebastian Camacho, Franklin, 16:10.50 (Southlake, 9/6).

23, Mateo Diaz, Hanks, 16:13.90 (Blackie Chesher, 9/5).

24, Ayden Betancourt, Eastwood, 16:16.66 (Veteran’s Park, 9/13).

25, Darian Hernandez, Hanks, 16:16.9 (Blackie Chesher, 9/5).

Coronado’s Rodrigo Pinales set a personal best 15:41.8 (11th in the city) at last Friday’s Desert Twilight Invitational at Toka Sticks Golf Resort.

Power Rankings

1, Julian Franco, Montwood, 67 (1).

2, Noah Loweree, Eastwood, 60 (5).

3, Elias Alcocer, Eastwood, 59.

4, Job DeSantos, Eastwood, 55.

5, Antonio Arreola, San Elizario, 53 (2).

6, Andrew Truax, El Paso High, 51 (2).

7, Jacob Lara, Eastwood, 47.

8, Noah Garcia, Eastwood, 43.

9, Darian Hernandez, Hanks, 40.

10, Eirik Gutierrez, Pebble Hills, 39 (1).

Humberto Serna, Coronado, 38 (1).

Erick Arredondo, Austin, 37.

Jesse Ortiz, Fabens, 32.

Jorge Mendez, Socorro, 31 (1).

Jonah Herd Jr., Eastwood, 30.

Armando Jalil, Clint, 29.

Mateo Diaz, Hanks, 27.

Luis Pereda, Austin, 26.

Richard Mendoza, Franklin, 24.

Evan Chacon, Eastwood, 23.

Andrew Granillo, Socorro, 21.

Ayden Betancourt, Eastwood, 18.

Fransisco Medina, Franklin, 18.

Sebastian Mendez, Franklin, 17.

Michael Villa, Franklin, 16.

Jaiden Melchor, Eastwood, 16.

Rodrigo Pinales, Coronado, 16.

Eli Urquidi, Bel Air, 15 (1).

Uziel Holguin, Socorro, 14.

Adam Nunez, Eastwood, 13.

Caleb Bearden, Eastlake, 12.

Adrian Cisneros Rodriguez, Pebble Hills, 11.

Zerach Hernandez, Hanks, 11.

David Retana, Harmony Science Academy, 10.

Angel Bocanegra, San Elizario, 9.

Andres Vega, Burges, 9.

Sebastian Leyva, Coronado, 8.

Logan Luchenbill, El Paso High, 8.

Gavin Cottle, Pebble Hills, 8.

Jonah Fraire, Bel Air, 8.

Jacob Terrazas, Hanks, 7.

Anthony Yon, Pebble Hills, 7.

William Carreto, Montwood, 7.

Daniel Maese, San Elizario, 6.

Jacob Martinez, Franklin, 6.

Max Delgado, Tornillo, 6.

Jordan Diaz, Del Valle, 6.

Sean Jurado, Eastlake, 6.

Christopher Bueno, Anthony, 5.

Stephan Gonzalez, Coronado, 5.

Anthony Mediano, Montwood, 5.

Fernando Manriquez, LPI, 4.

Jacob Lopez, Montwood, 4.

Eduardo Cardenas, El Paso High, 3.

Alexander Cano, San Elizario, 3.  

Ian Escobedo, Montwood, 3.

David Alvarado, Bel Air, 2.

Lorenzo Espino, Eastwood, 2.

Angel Chavez, Bel Air, 2.

Diego Romero-Alvarado, Eastlake, 1.

Christian Morales, Pebble Hills, 1.

Jose Chavez, Socorro, 1.

Hugo Dominguez, Socorro, 1.

Adam Valdiviezo, Riverside, 1.

Jordan Gonzalez, Coronado, 1.

Aidan Banuelos, El Paso, 1.

High School Girl’s Cross Country Poll: Week 9

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.

For questions, videos and photos email vrmart66@gmail.com.        

This week’s schedule

District Championships: 8 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 9 at Horizon Golf Course. District 1-6A girls, 8 a.m.; 1-6A boys, 8:40 a.m.; District 1-4A girls (2-miles), 9:15 a.m.; District 2-4A girls (2-miles), 9:45 a.m.; District 1-4A boys, 10:10 a.m.; 2-4A boys, 10:35 a.m.; District 1-5A girls, 11:05 a.m.; 1-5A boys, 11:35 a.m.; District 2-5A girls, 12:10 p.m.; 2-5A boys, 12:40 p.m.

Americas junior Carli Day, left, and sophomore Isabelle Bolly will lead the Trailblazers into the District 2-5A championship Oct. 9.

Top 10

1. Eastwood: The Troopers finished fourth in the 28-team, 222 runner Sweepstakes Division of the Desert Twilight Invitational at Toka Sticks Golf Resort in Mesa, Ariz. Eastwood had three runners in the top 20 lead by freshman Kylie Vega (11th, 18:03.2), followed by sophomore Natalia Gomez (16th, 18:13.0) and sophomore Carlee Caraveo (17th, 18:16.1). Eastwood is looking to break the six-year District 1-6A winning streak of the Franklin Cougars Oct. 9 at Horizon Golf Course.

2. Franklin: The Cougars finished 17th in the 28-team, 222 runner Sweepstakes Division of the Desert Twilight Invitational. Senior Emily Orr had a top 10 run, finishing in 17:57.0. Sophomore Sophia Barraza was the only other top 100 runner, placing 84th in 19:36.3. The team will be chasing its seventh District 1-6A championship in a row Oct. 9 at Horizon Golf Course.

3. Pebble Hills: The Spartans did not race last week. Pebble Hills is looking to qualify for the Region 1-6A championship for its second consecutive year Oct. 9 at Horizon Golf Course.

4. Socorro: The Bulldogs placed five runners in the top 8 to win the Andress Invitational at Underwood Golf Course. Senior Nadine Villasana was second in 21:33.43 followed by junior Addy Carbone (third, 21:55.64), Anisa Chavira (fourth, 22:51.57), senior Valentina Tarriba (fifth, 23:11.57) amd junior Emily Zarate (eighth, 23:36.10). Socorro will challenge for the third and final spot to the Region 1-6A championship Oct. 9 at Horizon Golf Course.

5. Eastlake: The Falcons were second at the 7-team, 48-runner 6A Division of the Lubbock Invitational at Mae Simmons Park. Freshman Ave Molina was eighth in 20:15.50 and sophomore Vitalia Hernandez was ninth in 20:17.30. The team will compete for a spot to regionals at the District 1-6A championship Oct. 9 at Horizon Golf Course.

6. Americas: The Trailblazers were fifth in the 15-team, 101-runner 5A Division of the Lubbock Invitational at Mae Simmons Park. Junior Carli Day was third in 19:57.50 and sophomore Isabelle Bolly was fourth in 20:41.00. Americas will compete for the District 2-5A championship Oct. 9 at Horizon Golf Course.

7. Coronado: The T-Birds move up one after its race in the 24-team, 206-runnerChampionship Divisionof the of the Desert Twilight Invitational. Sophomore Alejandra Torres was 109th in 21:21.9 and senior Emma Sassenfeld was 117th in 21:30.2. The team will compete for a spot to regionals at the District 1-6A championship Oct. 9 at Horizon Golf Course.

8. Montwood: The Rams move up two spots after placing three runners in the top 10 at the Andress Invitational at Underwood Golf Course. Senior Mia Hairston won her second race of the season in 20:32.61. Junior Bella Loy was seventh in 23:18.73 and sophomore Ryley Warhurst was ninth in   24:03.79. Montwood will race at the District 1-6A championship Oct. 9 at Horizon Golf Course

9. Burges: The Mustangs return to thetop 10 after its sixth-place finish in the 15-team, 101-runner 5A Divsision of the Lubbock Invitational at Mae Simmons Park. Freshman Allyson Yturralde was 11th in 21:27.30 and junior Sayuri Ulloa was 12th in 21:32.60. Burges is looking to improve on its third-place District 1-5A finish last year. The team will race Oct. 9 at Horizon Golf Course.

10. Hanks: The Knights drop three spots after its eighth-place finish in 5A Divsision of the Lubbock Invitational. Senior Ashlyn McMillian continues her great year, placing second in 19:30.10. Hanks is looking for a 3-peat in the District 2-5A championship Oc.9 at Horizon Golf Course.

10. Fabens: The Wildcats drop one after its 11th place finish at the 20-teams 149-runner 4A Divsision of the Lubbock Invitational. Junior Alexia Martinez was fourth in the 2-mile race in 12:19.50. Junior Angel Quiñonez was 20th in 13:31.20. Fabens will compete for the District 2-4A crown Oct. 9 at Horizon Golf Course.

Dropped out: None.

On the brink: Chapin, El Paso, Canutillo, Parkland, Del Valle.

Franklin sophomore Sophia Barraza, left and Eastwood’s Venus Jimenez-Campos have been top point getters for the District 1-6A rivals.

Top Times (3 mile or 5K)

1, Ashlyn McMillan, Hanks, 17:34.43 (Blackie Chesher, 9/12).

2, Emily Orr, Franklin, 17:49.84 (Canutillo Middle, 8/16).

3, Kylie Vega, Eastwood, 18:03.2 (Toka Sticks Golf Resort, 9/26).

4, Alexia Martinez, Fabens, 18:04.57 (Blackie Chesher, 9/12).

5, Natalia Gomez, Eastwood, 18:13.0 (Toka Sticks Golf Resort, 9/26).

6, Carlee Caraveo, Eastwood, 18:16.1 (Toka Sticks Golf Resort, 9/26).

7, Mia Hairston, Montwood, 19:05.3, (Alamosa, Colo., 9/6).

8, Abigail Pinon, Franklin, 19:23.70 (Southlake, 9/6).

9, Ava Ellison, Eastwood, 19:30.93 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/23).

10, Sophia Barraza, Franklin, 19:35.40 (Southlake, 9/6).

11, Ave Molina, Eastlake, 19:42.62 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/23).

12, Carli Day, Americas, 19:46.89 (Blackie Chesher, 9/5).

13, Jocelynne Diaz Torres, Chapin, 19:56.87 (Canutillo Middle, 8/16).

14, Nima Ruiz, Horizon, 20:00.89 (Blackie Chesher, 9/5).

15, Venus Jimenez-Campos, Eastwood, 20:01.43 (Veterans Park, 9/13).

16, Emyreth Chaparro Chavez, Franklin, 20:02.50 (Southlake, 9/6).

17, Allyson Yturralde., Burges, 20:06.88 (Blackie Chesher, 9/5).

18, Dayanara Gonzalez, Mt. View 20:08.76 (Blackie Chesher, 9/12).

19, Gianna Landin, Franklin, 20:09.30 (Southlake, 9/6).

20, Sofia Perez, Eastwood, 20:09.53 (Veterans Park, 9/13).

21, Ayana Le Thanh, Coronado, 20:14.45 (Canutillo Middle, 8/16).

22, Madison McGuire, Eastwood, 20:16.74 (Canutillo Middle, 8/16).

23, Isabelle Bolly, Americas, 20:16.94 (Blackie Chesher, 9/5).

24, Angel Quiñonez, Fabens, 20:17.18 (Blackie Chesher, 9/12).

25, Vitalia Hernandez, Eastlake, 20:17.30 (Mae Simmons Park, 9/27).

Socorro senior Nadine Villasana is in the top 15 in El Paso Runnings Power Rankings.

Power Rankings

1, Ashlyn McMillan, Hanks, 105 (4).

2, Alexia Martinez, Fabens, 83 (2).

3, Kylie Vega, Eastwood, 76 (2).

4, Mia Hairston, Montwood, 72 (2).

5, Emily Orr, Franklin, 64 (3).

6, Natalia Gomez, Eastwood, 63.

7, Carlee Caraveo, Eastwood, 56.

8, Ava Ellison, Eastwood, 42.

9, Isabelle Bolly, Americas, 37.

10 Carli Day, Americas, 34.

Angel Quiñonez, Fabens, 32.

Jocelynne Diaz Torres, Chapin, 25 (1).

Nadine Villasana, Socorro, 24.

Adelaide Carbone, Socorro, 24.

Ave Molina, Eastlake, 24.

Venus Jimenez-Campos, Eastwood, 20.

Dayanara Gonzalez, Mt. View 19.

Alyssa Fino, Hanks, 19.

Allyson Yturralde, Burges, 18.

Nima Ruiz, Horizon, 16.

Sofia Perez, Eastwood, 16.

Elizabeth Bustillos, Eastlake, 15.

Madison McGuire, Eastwood, 14.

Vitalia Hernandez, Eastlake, 14.

Sienna Salas, Eastwood, 13.

Alexis Renovato, Canutillo 13.

Amina Delgadillo, Pebble Hills, 13.

Karime Gonzalez, Eastwood, 12.

Abigail Pinon, Franklin, 11.

Kareena Talavera, Pebble Hills, 10.

Viviene Prestwood, Hanks, 9.

Nevaeh Escobedo, Canutillo, 9.

Melody Levario, Hanks, 8.

Marielle Rubio, Eastlake, 8.

Haelee Enriquez, Pebble Hills, 7.

Sayuri Ulloa, Burges, 7.

Sophia Barraza, Franklin, 7.

Anisa Chavira, Socorro, 7.

Ivanna Romero, Americas 6.

Denise Echeverria, Jefferson, 6.

Valentina Tarriba, Socorro, 6.

Bella Loy, Montwood, 6.

Isis Ramirez Acosta, Jefferson, 5.

Victoria Velasco, Pebble Hills, 5.

Alexandria Renteria, Young Women’s Academy, 5.

 Marlene Coronado, Bel Air, 4.

Iskra Salas, Bel Air, 4.

Camila Pena, Burges, 4.

Ayana Le Thanh, Coronado, 3.

Aubrey Arsenault, Pebble Hills, 3.

Maria Garcia, Tornillo, 3.

Emily Zarate, Socorro, 3.

Brienne Ibarra, Del Valle, 2.

Crystal Delgado, Socorro, 2.

Emerald Lopez, Hanks, 2.

Jessica Fino, Hanks, 2.

Ryley Warhurst, Montwood, 2. 

Megan Mukiibi, Pebble Hills, 1.

Isabella Ornelas, Bel Air, 1.

Zara Estrada, Canutillo, 1.

Alejandra Torres, Coronado, 1.

Isabelle Leon, Pebble Hills, 1.

Paula Annette Nieves, Chapin, 1.