High School Girl’s Cross Country Poll: Week 6

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

Coronado Invitational: 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22 at Don Haskins Park. Andress, Coronado, Jefferson, Eastlake, El Dorado, Ysleta, Socorro, Canutillo, Parkland, Irvin.

Rudolfo “Rudy” Alvarez Invitational: 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at Del Valle High School. Del Valle, Jefferson, Bowie, Franklin, Socorro, El Dorado, VVECHS, YWLA, Tornillo, Bel Air, Fabens, Clint, Loretto, Cathedral, Eastwood, San Eli, Canutillo, Riverside, Harmony, Anthony, Irvin.

Lubbock Invitational: 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at Mae Simmons Park. Chapin, Burges, Hanks, Parkland, Ysleta, Pebble Hills, Tornillo, El Dorado, VVECHS, Montwood.

McNeil Hoka Invitational: 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. El Paso, Pebble Hills, Americas.

Southlake Carroll Invitational: 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at Southlake Carroll. Franklin.

Hanks senior Destinee Loeza, left, and Mt. View sophomore Dayanara Gonzalez are two of the top 25 runners in El Paso.

Top 10

1. Franklin: Franklin has not raced in two weeks in preparation of the Southlake Carroll Invitational on Saturday.

2. Eastwood: The Troopers raced the ultra-competitive 42nd Woodbridge Cross Country Classic in Irvine, Calf. Junior Adelynn Rodriguez ran a season-best 16:49.6 on the 3-mile course, finishing 32nd in the 258 runner Sweepstakes Race. Eastwood’s other varsity runners competed in the 174-runner, 27-team Blue Division and finished 17th setting several personal best times including freshman Danika Sifuentes (19:46.8), Karyssa Duarte ( 20:08.6), freshman Venus Jimez ( 20:13.4) and senior Joules Payan (20:18.5), all top 18 times in El Paso. The team is scheduled to compete at the Rudolfo “Rudy” Alvarez Invitational Saturday at Del Valle.

3. Chapin: The team won the Loretto/Cathedral Open at Veterans Park, scoring 38 points. Chapin had four of the top 10 runners including junior Rebecca Duran who won her second race this season in 20:06.89. Junior Ava Dennis was second in 20:16.70, freshman Jocelynne Diaz Torres was eighth in 20:44.86 and senior Biviana Garcia was tenth in 20:56.50. The team will race at the Lubbock Invitational at Mae Simmons Park on Saturday.

4. Pebble Hills: The Spartans were second at the Loretto/Cathedral Open with 42 points. Pebble Hills had three runners in the top 10 – senior Carolina Zarrabal (third, 20:24.67), freshman Kareena Talavera (sixth, 20:43.61) and sophomore Aubrey Arsenault (seventh, 20:44.68). The schedule says they are running at the McNeil Hoka Invitational at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock on Saturday, but who knows?

5. Americas: The Trailblazers were third at the Loretto/Cathedral Open with 56 points. Senior Cleo Naranjo was the top runner, finishing fifth in 20:41.84. The team will race at the McNeil Hoka Invitational at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock on Saturday.

6. El Paso High: The Tigers won their own invitational at Mary Frances Keisling Park with 35 points. El Paso High had three runners in the top 10 including sophomore Clarissa Castillo (fifth, 21:28.51), freshman Emma Guevara (sixth, 21:34.60) and senior Andrea Castillo (seventh, 21:48.39). The team is expected to race the McNeil Hoka Invitational at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock on Saturday

7. Hanks: The Knights did not run a full varsity team at the Loretto/Cathedral Open at Veterans Park. Junior Elizabeth Aguirre continued her impressive season, finishing fourth in 20:38.00. The team should be at full strength for the Lubbock Invitational at Mae Simmons Park on Saturday.

8. Montwood: The Rams did not run a full team at the El Paso Invitational at Mary Frances Keisling Park but had three runners in the top 10. Sophomore Mia Hairston won her second race of the season in 20:47.00, senior Layla Aguilar was eighth in 22:03.65   and classmate Paula Galaz Carreon was ninth in 22:13.11. The team will race at the Lubbock Invitational at Mae Simmons Park on Saturday.

9. Socorro: The Bulldogs did not race. They are schedule to race at the Coronado Invitational at Don Haskins Park on Saturday.

10. San Elizario: The Eagles did not race its full team at the Loretto/Cathedral Open, however, senior Alexandra Ordaz was ninth in 20:48.22. The team is scheduled to compete at the Rudolfo “Rudy” Alvarez Invitational Saturday at Del Valle.

Dropped out: None.

On the brink: Coronado, Eastlake.

Pebble Hills’ Lila Najera and El Paso’s Emma Guevara are two of El Paso’s top freshmen.

Top Times (3 mile or 5K)

1, Adelynn Rodriguez, Eastwood, 16:49.6 (Woodbridge, 9/16).

2, Emily Orr, Franklin, 18:09.69 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

3, Abigail Pinon, Franklin, 18:49.74 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

4, Sophia Keiser, Franklin, 19:03.07 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

5, Rebecca Duran, Chapin, 19:28.46 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

6, Brooke McCune, Franklin, 19:31.08 (Clint High School, 9/2).

7, Victoria Hoyt, Franklin, 19:35.13 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

8, Danika Sifuentes, Eastwood, 19:46.8 (Woodbridge, 9/16).

9, Olivia Elder, Franklin, 19:47.03 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

10, Elizabeth Aguirre, Hanks, 19:57.20 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

11, Alexia Martinez, Fabens, 19:59.59  (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

12, Karyssa Duarte, Eastwood, 20:08.6 (Woodbridge, 9/16).

13, Cleo Naranjo, Americas, 20:12.87 (Blackie Chesher Park 9/8).

14, Venus Jimez, Eastwood, 20:13.4 (Woodbridge, 9/16).

15, Ava Dennis, Chapin, 20:16.70 (Veterans Park, 9/16).

16, Jocelynne Diaz Torres, Chapin, 20:17.54 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

17, Breckyn Wiebe, Franklin, 20:17.67 (Clint High School, 9/2).

18, Joules Payan, Eastwood, 20:18.5 (Woodbridge, 9/16).

19, Mia Hairston, Montwood, 20:23.01 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

20, Carolina Zarrabal, Pebble Hills, 20:24.67 (Veteran Park, 9/16).

21, Hannah Martinez, Franklin, 20:36.09 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

22, Tessa Gibbons, Franklin, 20:38.80 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

23, Kareena Talavera, Pebble Hills, 20:43.61 (Veterans Park, 9/16).

24, Aubrey Arsenault, Pebble Hills, 20:44.68 (Veterans Park, 9/16).

25, Alexandra Ordaz, San Elizairo, 20:48.22 (Veterans Park, 9/16).   

       

Chapin freshman Jocelynne Diaz Torres was eighth at last week’s Loretto/Cathedral Open. She has the 16th fastest time in El Paso

Power Rankings

1, Mia Hairston, Montwood, 43 (2).

2, Emily Orr, Franklin, 39 (3).

3, Elizabeth Aguirre, Hanks, 37.

4, Abigail Pinon, Franklin, 35.

5, Rebecca Duran, Chapin, 33 (2).

6, Cleo Naranjo, Americas, 32 (1).

7, Adelynn Rodriguez, Eastwood, 30 (3).

8, Sophia Keiser, Franklin, 28.

9, Dayanara Gonzalez, Mt. View, 26.

10, Brooke McCune, Franklin, 25.

10, Ava Dennis, Chapin, 25.

Alexia Martinez, Fabens, 24 (1).

Nevaeh Escobedo, Canutillo, 23.

Carolina Zarrabal, Pebble Hills, 22.

Victoria Hoyt, Franklin, 18.

Lileni Ayala, Mt. View, 17.

Olivia Elder, Franklin, 17.

Kareena Talavera, Pebble Hills, 15.  

Angel Quinonez, Fabens, 14.

Layla Aguilar, Montwood, 11.

Aubrey Arsenault, Pebble Hills, 10. 

Alexandra Ordaz, San Elizario, 9.

Natalie Martinez, Eastlake, 8.

Nadine Villasana, Socorro, 7.

Destinee Loeza, Hanks, 7.

Marielle Rubio, Eastlake, 7.

Jacqueline Gonzalez, Horizon, 7.

Kailee Fierro, Bel Air, 6.

Clarissa Castillo, El Paso, 6. 

Danika Sifuentes, Eastwood, 6.

Katia Rodriguez, Coronado, 6.

Jocelynne Diaz Torres, Chapin, 6.

Emma Guevara, El Paso, 5.

Breckyn Wiebe, Franklin, 5.

Carolyna Noriega, Bel Air, 4.

Ashlyn McMillian, Hanks, 4.

Laila Morales, Americas, 4.

Andrea Castillo, El Paso, 4. 

Sienna Zarate, Franklin, 3.

Kylee Pardo, San Elizario, 3.

Valentina Tarriba, Socorro, 3.

Calista Sakellakos, El Paso, 3.

Sariah Lopez, Canutillo, 3.

Biviana Garcia, Chapin, 3.

Karyssa Duarte, Eastwood, 3.

Sam Torres, Socorro, 2.

Sofia Speer, El Paso, 2.

Joules Payan, Eastwood, 2.

Carli Day, Americas, 2.

Paula Galaz Carreon, Montwood, 2      

Hannah Martinez, Franklin, 1.

Amavely Carrasco, Coronado, 1.

Lily Arias, Hanks, 1.

Danika Sifuentes, Eastwood, 1.

Natalie Cottrill Canutillo, 1.

Venus Jimez, Eastwood, 1.

High School Boy’s Cross Country Poll: Week 5

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

42nd Woodbridge Cross Country Classic: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15 at Orange County Great Park in Irvine, Calf. Eastwood.

El Paso High Invitational: 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at Mary Frances Keisling Park. El Paso, Clint, Coronado, Montwood, Fabens, Del Valle, Canutillo, Mt View, Coronado, YWLA.

Loretto / Cathedral Open: 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at Veterans Park. Loretto, Cathedral, Hanks, Franklin, Jefferson, Americas, Bel Air, Clint, Harmony, San Eli, Chapin, Gadsden, Horizon, Anthony, Chaparral, Anthony, Santa Teresa, Irvin, Andress, Bowie.

El Paso High’s Leo Valenzuela (left), Coronado’s Edgar Valles, Americas’s Diego Romero, Coronado’s Max Sandhu and Miles Westbrook are a few of the top runners in El Paso.

Top 10

1. Franklin: Franklin is ranked No. 4 in the state’s Class 6A division this week. They will race at the Loretto/Cathedral Open at Veterans Park on Saturday..

2. Eastwood: The Troopers are ranked No 10 in the state in Class 6A. They placed six runners in the top 10 and four in the top 5 to win the San Elizario/Tornillo Invitational at Tornillo. Junior Aidan Torres remains unbeaten this season, winning in 16:14.68. Senior Sulliman Rodriguez was second (16:30.16) followed by junior Luke Cruz (third, 16:39.51), senior Leo Espino (fourth, 16:49.66), senior Eric Gonzalez (seventh, 17:08.93) and sophomore Jonah Herd (eighth, 17:09.64). The team will travel to California to compete at the 42nd Woodbridge Cross Country Classic in Irvine on Friday night.

3. El Paso High: The Tigers are ranked No. 10 in the state in Class 5A. The team won its second straight title, winning the Bel Air Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park with 45 points. Junior Miles Westbrook won his third individual title, finishing in 16:02.33. El Paso had two more runners in the top 10 – senior Leo Valenzuela (fourth, 16:17.06) and junior Ulysses O’Rourke (eighth, 16:51.62). The Tigers are scheduled to race at their own invitational at Mary Frances Keisling Park on Saturday.

4. San Elizario: The Eagles finished second at their own invitational with 48 points. San Elizario, which is ranked No. 3 in the state in Class 4A, had three runners in the top 10 – senior Julian Guerra (fifth, 17:00.96), senior Angel Maese (sixth, 17:03.84) and senior Gustavo Salazar (tenth, 17:17.69). They will race at the Loretto/Cathedral Open at Veterans Park on Saturday.

5. Coronado: The T-Birds finished second at the Bel Air Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park with 86 points. Coronado had three runners in the top 10 – senior Edgar Valles was third in 16:17.00, junior Max Sandhu was fifth (16:18.31) and sophomore Humberto Serna was seventh in 16:42.30. The T-Birds will race the El Paso High Invitational at Mary Frances Keisling Park on Saturday.

6. Pebble Hills: The Spartans rested their varsity at the Bel Air Invitational and will not race this weekend.

7. Burges: The Mustangs finished third at the Bel Air Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park with 133 points. Its top runner was junior Jesus Gastelum-Bustamante who finished sixth in 16:32.34. Burges will not race this weekend.

8. Chapin: The Huskies did not race last weekend. They will race at the Loretto/Cathedral Open at Veterans Park on Saturday

9. Eastlake: The Falcons finished third at the San Elizario/Tornillo Invitational. Its top runner was sophomore Daniel Flores who finished 16th in 18:18.76. They are schedule to race the Loretto/Cathedral Open at Veterans Park on Saturday.

10. Del Valle: Del Valle did not run its full varsity team at the Bel Air Invitational. Its top runner was junior Damian Espinosa who was ninth in 17:04.84. They will race at the El Paso High Invitational on Saturday.

Dropped out: None.

On the brink: Socorro, Montwood, Bel Air.

Burges junior Jesus Gastelum-Bustamante had a personal best 16:32.34 and finished sixth at the Bel Air Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park.

Top times (3 mile or 5K)

1, Aidan Torres, Eastwood, 15:28.90 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

2, Matthew Engle, Franklin, 15:31.34 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

3, Miles Westbrook, El Paso, 15:34.11 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

4, Juan Leal, Franklin, 15:38.50 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

5, Sulliman Rodriguez, Eastwood, 15:39.73 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

6, Leo Espino, Eastwood, 15:44.38 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

7, Adan Castillo, Franklin, 15:52.10 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

8, Sebastian Gonzalez, Franklin, 15:54.87 (Clint High School, 9/2).

9, Julian Guerra, San Elizario, 15:58.34 (Clint High School, 9/2).

10, Edgar Valles, Coronado, 15:59.00 15:54.34 (Clint High School, 9/2).

11, Luke Cruz, Eastwood, 15:55.39 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

12, Carlos Mendez, Franklin, 16:00.64 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

13, Diego Romero, Americas, 16:04.94 (Blackie Chesher Park, 9/8).

14, Mark Barajas, Pebble Hills, 16:09.0 (Cleveland Invitational, 8/26).

15, Angel Maese, San Elizario, 16:12.46 (Clint High School, 9/2).

16, Israel Quintana, Immanuel Christian, 16:15.78 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

17, Leo Valenzuela, El Paso, 16:15.98 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

18, Humberto Serna, Coronado, 16:16.93 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

19, Max Sandhu, Coronado, 16:18.31 (Blackie Chesher Park, 9/8)

20, Seth Truax, Chapin, 16:27.53 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

21, Eric Gonzalez, Eastwood, 16:30.89  (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

22, Jesus Gastelum-Bustamante, Burges, 16:32.34 (Blackie Chesher Park, 9/8).

23, Gabriel Uranga, Franklin, 16:33.62 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

24, Sebastian Mendez, Franklin, 16:35.41 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

25, Braulio Torres, Chapin, 16:37.93 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

The season is about to heat up.

Power Rankings

1, Miles Westbrook, El Paso, 48 (3).

2, Matthew Engle, Franklin, 37 (2).

3, Diego Romero, Americas, 31 (1).

4, Aidan Torres, Eastwood, 30 (3).

5, Leo Valenzuela, El Paso, 28.

6, Juan Leal, Franklin, 25.

6, Edgar Valles, Coronado, 25.

8, Adan Castillo, Franklin, 23.

9, Sebastian Gonzalez, Franklin, 22.

9, Sulliman Rodriguez, Eastwood, 22.

Max Sandhu, Coronado, 17.

Humberto Serna, Coronado, 17 (1).

Luke Cruz, Eastwood, 16.

Ulysses O’Rourke, El Paso, 15.

Mark Barajas, Pebble Hills, 14.

Leo Espino, Eastwood, 13.

Julian Guerra, San Elizario, 13.

Israel Quintana, Immanuel, 12.

Carlos Mendez, Franklin, 12.

Jesus Gastelum-Bustamante, Burges, 12.

Seth Truax, Chapin, 11.

Rodrigo Pinales, Coronado, 8.

Eirik Arredondo, Austin, 8.

Evan Romero, Canutillo, 8.

Angel Maese, San Elizario, 8.

Leonardo Resendez, Bel Air, 7.

Lorenzo Shields, El Paso, 7.

Malin Arnoldussen, Burges, 7.

Christian Hurtado, Americas, 7.

Bradley Jacobo, Montwood, 6.

Esteban Armendariz, Burges, 6.

Jeremiah Loustaunau, Austin, 6.

Hernnan Duarte, Bel Air, 5.

Damian Espinosa, Del Valle, 5.

Jesse Ortiz, Fabens, 5.

Justin Ontiveros, El Paso, 4.

Gabriel Uranga, Franklin, 4.

Eric Gonzalez, Eastwood, 4.

Jorge Soto, Pebble Hills, 3.

Yael Lira, Bel Air, 3.

Braulio Torres, Chapin, 3.

Sebastian Mendez, Franklin, 3.

Pedro Jimenez, Austin, 3.

Jonah Herd, Eastwood, 3.

Jayden (Seth) Vargas, Montwood, 2.

Benjamin Lerma, Canutillo, 2.

Daniel Romero, Tornillo, 2.

Aydan Lugo, El Paso, 2.

Ivan Martinez, Socorro, 1.

Abraham Martinez, Horizon, 1.

Jacob Martinez, Franklin, 1.

Sean Sanchez, Chapin, 1.

Gustavo Salazar, San Elizario, 1.

High School Girl’s Cross Country Poll: Week 5

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

42nd Woodbridge Cross Country Classic: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15 at Orange County Great Park in Irvine, Calf. Eastwood.

El Paso High Invitational: 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at Mary Frances Keisling Park. El Paso, Clint, Coronado, Montwood, Fabens, Del Valle, Canutillo, Mt View, Coronado, YWLA.

Loretto / Cathedral Open: 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at Veterans Park. Loretto, Cathedral, Hanks, Franklin, Jefferson, Americas, Bel Air, Clint, Harmony, San Eli, Chapin, Gadsden, Horizon, Anthony, Chaparral, Anthony, Santa Teresa, Irvin, Andress, Bowie.

San Elizario cracked the top 10 for the first time this week.

Top 10

1. Franklin: The No. 4 ranked Class 6A team in Texas did not race last weekend. They will race at the Loretto/Cathedral Open at Veterans Park on Saturday.

2. Eastwood: The Troopers won the San Elizario/Tornillo Invitational at Tornillo High School. The Troopers had five runners in the top 10 including Adelynn Rodriguez who won her third individual championship in 20:02.79. Danika Sifuentes was fifth in 21:34.01, Karyssa Duarte was eighth in 22:37.22, Joules Payan was ninth in 22:54.37 and Venus Jimez was tenth in 23:07.24. The team will travel to California to compete at the 42nd Woodbridge Cross Country Classic in Irvine on Friday night.

3. Chapin: Chapin did not race on Saturday. The team will race at the Loretto/Cathedral Open at Veterans Park on Saturday.

4. Pebble Hills: The Spartans did not race its full varsity and placed fourth at the Bel Air Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park. Its top runner was freshman Lila Najera who was 12th in 21:39.88. Pebble Hills will not race this weekend.

5. Americas: The Trailblazers won the Bel Air Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park with 55 points.  Senior Cleo Naranjo won her first race of the season in 20:12.87. Freshman Carli Day had a top 10 finish, finishing ninth in 21:25.09. The team will race at the Loretto/Cathedral Open at Veterans Park on Saturday.

6. El Paso High: The Tigers did not race last week. They are scheduled to race at their own invitational at Mary Frances Keisling Park on Saturday.

7. Hanks: The Knights were second at the Bel Air Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park with 62 points. Hanks had two top 10 runners – junior Elizabeth Aguirre (second, 20:22.03) and senior Destinee Loeza (fourth, 20:54.77). The team is schedule to race at the Loretto/Cathedral Open at Veterans Park on Saturday.

8. Montwood: The Rams finished third with 83 points at the Bel Air Invitational. Sophomore Mia Hairston was third in 20:49.03. The team is schedule to run at the El Paso Invitational at Mary Frances Keisling Park on Saturday.

9. Socorro: The Bulldogs ran an invitational Corpus Christi but results could not be found. The team is not racing this weekend.

10. San Elizario: The Eagles did not race its full team at the San Elizario/Tornillo Invitational at Tornillo High School but have been impressive all season and make their season debut in the top 10. Senior Alexandra Ordaz was seventh in 22:03.44. They will race at the Loretto/Cathedral Open at Veterans Park on Saturday.

Dropped out: Canutillo.

On the brink: Coronado, Eastlake.

Hanks junior Elizabeth Aguirre, Americas senior Cleo Naranjo and Montwood sophomore Mia Hairston are three of El Paso top runners.

Top Times (3 mile or 5K)

1, Adelynn Rodriguez, Eastwood, 18:07.54 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

2, Emily Orr, Franklin, 18:09.69 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

3, Abigail Pinon, Franklin, 18:49.74 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

4, Sophia Keiser, Franklin, 19:03.07 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

5, Rebecca Duran, Chapin, 19:28.46 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

6, Brooke McCune, Franklin, 19:31.08 (Clint High School, 9/2).

7, Victoria Hoyt, Franklin, 19:35.13 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

8, Olivia Elder, Franklin, 19:47.03 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

9, Elizabeth Aguirre, Hanks, 19:57.20 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

10, Alexia Martinez, Fabens, 19:59.59  (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

11, Cleo Naranjo, Americas, 20:12.87 (Blackie Chesher Park 9/8).

12, Jocelynne Diaz Torres, Chapin, 20:17.54 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

13, Breckyn Wiebe, Franklin, 20:17.67 (Clint High School, 9/2).

14, Ava Dennis, Chapin, 20:20.06 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

15, Mia Hairston, Montwood, 20:23.01 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

16, Hannah Martinez, Franklin, 20:36.09 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

17, Tessa Gibbons, Franklin, 20:38.80 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

18, Carolina Zarrabal, Pebble Hills, 20:43.3 (Cleveland Invitational, 8/26).

19, Natalie Martinez, Eastlake, 20:51.87 (Tornillo High School, 9/9).

20, Kareena Talavera, Pebble Hills, 20:53.4 (Cleveland Invitational, 8/26).

21, Destinee Loeza, Hanks, 20:54.77 (Blackie Chesher Park 9/8).

22, Aubrey Arsenault, Pebble Hills, 20:55.4 (Cleveland Invitational, 8/26).

23, Dayanara Gonzalez, Mt. View, 20:56.56 (Blackie Chesher Park 9/8).

24, Angel Quinonez, Fabens, 20:58.78 (Clint High School, 9/2).

25, Alexandra Ordaz, San Elizairo 21:07.05 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

The 2023 season is moving along nicely with runner’s times improving as the season approaches the midway point.

Power Rankings

1, Emily Orr, Franklin, 39 (3).

2, Abigail Pinon, Franklin, 35.

3, Mia Hairston, Montwood, 33 (1).

4, Adelynn Rodriguez, Eastwood, 30 (3).

4, Elizabeth Aguirre, Hanks, 30.

6, Sophia Keiser, Franklin, 28.

7, Cleo Naranjo, Americas, 26 (1).

8, Brooke McCune, Franklin, 25.

9, Alexia Martinez, Fabens, 24 (1).

10, Rebecca Duran, Chapin, 23 (1).

Victoria Hoyt, Franklin, 18.

Dayanara Gonzalez, Mt. View, 18.

Olivia Elder, Franklin, 17.

Nevaeh Escobedo, Canutillo, 16.

Ava Dennis, Chapin, 16.

Carolina Zarrabal, Pebble Hills, 14.

Angel Quinonez, Fabens, 14.

Kareena Talavera, Pebble Hills, 10.  

Layla Aguilar, Montwood, 8.

Lileni Ayala, Mt. View, 8.

Natalie Martinez, Eastlake, 8.

Nadine Villasana, Socorro, 7.

Destinee Loeza, Hanks, 7.

Marielle Rubio, Eastlake, 7.

Alexandra Ordaz, San Elizario, 7.

Jacqueline Gonzalez, Horizon, 7.

Kailee Fierro, Bel Air, 6.

Aubrey Arsenault, Pebble Hills, 6. 

Danika Sifuentes, Eastwood, 6.

 Katia Rodriguez, Coronado, 5.

Breckyn Wiebe, Franklin, 5.

Carolyna Noriega, Bel Air, 4.

Ashlyn McMillian, Hanks, 4.

Laila Morales, Americas, 4.

Sienna Zarate, Franklin, 3.

Kylee Pardo, San Elizario, 3.

Jocelynne Diaz Torres, Chapin, 3.

Valentina Tarriba, Socorro, 3.

Calista Sakellakos, El Paso, 3.

Sariah Lopez, Canutillo, 3.

Karyssa Duarte, Eastwood, 3.

Sam Torres, Socorro, 2.

Sofia Speer, El Paso, 2.

Biviana Garcia, Chapin, 2.

Joules Payan, Eastwood, 2.

Carli Day, Americas, 2.

Hannah Martinez, Franklin, 1.

Amavely Carrasco, Coronado, 1.

Lily Arias, Hanks, 1.

Danika Sifuentes, Eastwood, 1.

Natalie Cottrill Canutillo, 1.

Venus Jimez, Eastwood, 1.

High School Boy’s Cross Country Poll: Week 4

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

Bel Air Invitational: 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8 at Blackie Chesher Park. Bel Air, Chapin, Austin, Burges, Bowie, Jefferson, Del Valle, Americas, Pebble Hills, VVECHS, YWLA, Harmony, Hanks, Mt View, El Dorado, Horizon, Cathedral, Montwood, Coronado, Irvin.

San Elizario/Tornillo Invitational: 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at Tornillo High School. El Paso, Eastwood, Parkland, Ysleta, San Eli, Tornillo, Santa Teresa, Chaparral, Eastlake, Fabens, Loretto, Clint, Anthony, Gadsden.

This week’s boys action is Blackie Chesher Park – AGAIN – for the Bel Air Invitational and at Tornillo for the San Elizario/Tornillo Invitational.

Top 10

1. Franklin: Franklin placed three runners in the top five and five in the top 10 to win the Clint/Riverside Invitational at Clint High School. Senior Matthew Engle won his second race of the season in 15:43.62. Senior Sebastian Gonzalez was third (15:54.87), senior Adan Castillo was fifth (15:58.99), senior Juan Leal was sixth (16:01.24), senior Carlos Mendez was seventh (16:05.08) and senior Gabriel Uranga was tenth (16:35.37). The team will not race this weekend.

2. Eastwood: The Troopers did not race last week. They are schedule to race at the San Elizario/Tornillo Invitational on Saturday.

3. El Paso High: The Tigers won the Americas Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park with 35 points. Junior Miles Westbrook won his second individual title, finishing in 16:32.15. Other top 10 runners were senior Leo Valenzuela (third, 16:52.60), junior Ulysses O’Rourke (seventh, 17:37.79) and senior Aydan Lugo (ninth, 17:45.03). The Tigers are scheduled to race at the Bel Air Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park.

4. San Elizario: The Eagles finished second at the Clint/Riverside Invitational with 73 points. San Elizario had two runners in the top 10 – senior Julian Guerra (fourth, 15:58.34) and senior Angel Maese (eighth, 16:12.46). The team is schedule to race at the San Elizario/Tornillo Invitational at Tornillo on Saturday.

5. Coronado: The T-Birds finished third at the Clint/Riverside Invitational. Senior Edgar Valles was second in 15:54.34 and junior Max Sandhu was ninth in 16:23.52. The team will race at the Bel Air Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park on Friday morning.

6. Pebble Hills: The Spartans finished second at the Americas Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park with 73 points. Senior Mark Barajas was second in 16:41.361.The team will race at the Bel Air Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park on Friday.

7. Burges: The Mustangs finished third at the Americas Invitational with 93 points and move up two spots. Junior Jesus Gastelum-Bustamante was fourth in 17:19.07 and junior Malin Arnoldussen was sixth in 17:24.52. Burges will race the Bel Air Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park on Friday.

8. Chapin: The Huskies drop a spot after finishing fifth at the Americas Invitational. Chapin, who is still without senior Seth Truax, had two runners in the top 10 – junior Braulio Torres (eighth, 17:38.755) and Sean Sanchez (tenth, 17:45.41). Only three runners are scheduled to race at the Bel Air Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park on Friday morning.

9. Eastlake: The Falcons finished fourth at the Americas Invitational. Its top runner was Sebastian Garces who was 13th in 18:03.83. They are schedule to race at the San Elizario/Tornillo Invitational on Saturday.

10. Del Valle: It appears no one wants the 10th spot. In consecutive weeks there is a new No. 10 team. The Conquistadores take the spot after finishing sixth at the Clint/Riverside Invitational. Its top runner was junior Damian Espinosa who was 14th in 16:59.87. They will race at the Bel Air Invitational Friday morning.

Dropped out: Bel Air.

On the brink: Socorro, Montwood.

The Eagles finished second at the Clint/Riverside Invitational last week.

Top times (3 mile or 5K)

1, Aidan Torres, Eastwood, 15:28.90 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

2, Matthew Engle, Franklin, 15:31.34 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

3, Miles Westbrook, El Paso, 15:34.11 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

4, Juan Leal, Franklin, 15:38.50 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

5, Sulliman Rodriguez, Eastwood, 15:39.73 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

6, Leo Espino, Eastwood, 15:44.38 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

7, Adan Castillo, Franklin, 15:52.10 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

8, Sebastian Gonzalez, Franklin, 15:54.87 (Clint High School, 9/2).

9, Julian Guerra, San Elizario, 15:58.34 (Clint High School, 9/2).

10, Edgar Valles, Coronado, 15:59.00 15:54.34 (Clint High School, 9/2).

11, Luke Cruz, Eastwood, 15:55.39 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

12, Carlos Mendez, Franklin, 16:00.64 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

13, Diego Romero, Americas, 16:05.7 (Cleveland Invitational, 8/26).

14, Mark Barajas, Pebble Hills, 16:09.0 (Cleveland Invitational, 8/26).

15, Angel Maese, San Elizario, 16:12.46 (Clint High School, 9/2).

16, Israel Quintana, Immanuel Christian, 16:15.78 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

17, Leo Valenzuela, El Paso, 16:15.98 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

18, Humberto Serna, Coronado, 16:16.93 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

19, Max Sandhu, Coronado, 16:23.52 (Clint High School, 9/2)

20, Seth Truax, Chapin, 16:27.53 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

21, Eric Gonzalez, Eastwood, 16:30.89  (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

22, Gabriel Uranga, Franklin, 16:33.62 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

23, Sebastian Mendez, Franklin, 16:35.41 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

24, Braulio Torres, Chapin, 16:37.93 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

25, Rodrigo Pinales, Coronado, 16:38.34 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

Del Valle checks in at No. 10 this week on the strength of junior Damian Espinosa who was 14th in 16:59.87 at the Bel Air Invitational.

Power Rankings

1, Miles Westbrook, El Paso, 38 (2).

2, Matthew Engle, Franklin, 37 (2).

3, Juan Leal, Franklin, 25.

4, Adan Castillo, Franklin, 23.

5, Diego Romero, Americas, 22 (1).

5, Sebastian Gonzalez, Franklin, 22.

7, Leo Valenzuela, El Paso, 21.

8, Aidan Torres, Eastwood, 20 (2).

9, Edgar Valles, Coronado, 17.

10, Mark Barajas, Pebble Hills, 14.

Sulliman Rodriguez, Eastwood, 13.

Humberto Serna, Coronado, 13 (1).

Israel Quintana, Immanuel, 12.

Ulysses O’Rourke, El Paso, 12.

Carlos Mendez, Franklin, 12.

Seth Truax, Chapin, 11.

Max Sandhu, Coronado, 11.

Rodrigo Pinales, Coronado, 8.

Luke Cruz, Eastwood, 8.

Eirik Arredondo, Austin, 8.

Evan Romero, Canutillo, 8.

Leonardo Resendez, Bel Air, 7.

Lorenzo Shields, El Paso, 7.

Gastelum-Bustamante, Burges, 7.

Malin Arnoldussen, Burges, 7.

Julian Guerra, San Elizario, 7.

Bradley Jacobo, Montwood, 6.

Esteban Armendariz, Burges, 6.

Leo Espino, Eastwood, 6.

Jeremiah Loustaunau, Austin, 6.

Christian Hurtado, Americas, 6.

Hernnan Duarte, Bel Air, 5.

Jesse Ortiz, Fabens, 5.

Justin Ontiveros, El Paso, 4.

Gabriel Uranga, Franklin, 4.

Jorge Soto, Pebble Hills, 3.

Yael Lira, Bel Air, 3.

Damian Espinosa, Del Valle, 3.

Braulio Torres, Chapin, 3.

Sebastian Mendez, Franklin, 3.

Pedro Jimenez, Austin, 3.

Angel Maese, San Elizario,  3.

Jayden (Seth) Vargas, Montwood, 2.

Benjamin Lerma, Canutillo, 2

Ivan Martinez, Socorro, 1.

Abraham Martinez, Horizon, 1.

Jacob Martinez, Franklin, 1.

Aydan Lugo, El Paso, 2.

Sean Sanchez, Chapin, 1.

High School Girl’s Cross Country Poll: Week 4

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

Bel Air Invitational: 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8 at Blackie Chesher Park. Bel Air, Chapin, Austin, Burges, Bowie, Jefferson, Del Valle, Americas, Pebble Hills, VVECHS, YWLA, Harmony, Hanks, Mt View, El Dorado, Horizon, Cathedral, Montwood, Coronado, Irvin.

San Elizario/Tornillo Invitational: 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at Tornillo High School. El Paso, Eastwood, Parkland, Ysleta, San Eli, Tornillo, Santa Teresa, Chaparral, Eastlake, Fabens, Loretto, Clint, Anthony, Gadsden.

Chapin won the Americas Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park with 56 points.

Top 10

1. Franklin: Franklin scored a perfect 15 to win the Clint/Riverside Invitational at Clint High School. Cougar runners took the top seven spots -sophomore Emily Orr (first, 18:32.84), sophomore Abigail Pinon (second, 18:59.90), junior Sophia Keiser (third, 19:26.78), senior Brooke McCune (fourth, 19:31.08), senior Victoria Hoyt (fifth, 19:48.24), junior Olivia Elder (sixth, 20:10.90) and senior Breckyn Wiebe (seventh, 20:17.67). Franklin will not race this weekend.

2. Eastwood: The Troopers did not race this week but move up. They are schedule to race at the San Elizario/Tornillo Invitational on Saturday.

3. Chapin: Chapin continues its ascent up the top 10, leaping three spots after winning the Americas Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park with 56 points. The team placed three runners in the top 10, including junior Rebecca Duran who won the individual gold in 21:13.733. Junior Ava Dennis was third in 21:19.478 and Biviana Garcia was tenth in 22:03.45. The team will race on Friday morning at the Bel Air Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park.

4. Pebble Hills: The Spartans dropped two spots after its second-place finish at the Americas Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park. The team scored 65 points. The Spartans had three runners in the top 10 led by senior Carolina Zarrabal who was fifth (21:33.16), Kareena Talavera (eighth, 21:55.48) and Aubrey Arsenault (tenth, 22:12.55). The Spartans will race the Bel Air Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park.

5. Americas: The Trailblazers drop one after finishing third, 10 points behind Pebble Hills, at its own Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park.  Senior Cleo Naranjo finished fourth in 21:31.634. The team is schedule to run the Bel Air Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park.

6. El Paso High: The Tigers move up one after placing fourth at the Americas Invitational with 119 points. El Paso’s top finisher was senior Andrea Castillo who was 15th in 22:48.25. The Tigers are scheduled to race at the Bel Air Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park.

7. Hanks: The Knights moved up one on the strength of its fifth-place finish at the Americas Invitational. Junior Elizabeth Aguirre had another top 10 finish, placing sixth in 21:44.708. The team is schedule to run the Bel Air Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park on Friday.

8. Montwood: The Rams drop three spots after finishing sixth at the Americas Invitational. Sophomore Mia Hairston was second in 21:19.23. The team is schedule to run the Bel Air Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park on Friday

9. Socorro: The Bulldogs were second at the Clint/Riverside Invitational with 69 points. Its top four runners came in 14, 15, 16 and 17. Senior Sam Torres was 14th in 22:12.21, sophomore Nadine Villasana was 15th (22:13.45), freshman Adelaide Carbone was 16th (22:19.78) and sophomore Valentina Tarriba was 17th (22:25.67). The Bulldogs will not race this weekend.

10. Canutillo: The Eagles did not race on Saturday. The team will be back in action on Friday morning at the Bel Air Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park.

Dropped out: None.

On the brink: San Elizario, Coronado.

Mt. View’s Dayanara Gonzalez has had an impressive early season. She finished seventh in 21:49.95 at the Americas Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park last week.

Top Times (3 mile or 5K)

1, Adelynn Rodriguez, Eastwood, 18:07.54 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

2, Emily Orr, Franklin, 18:09.69 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

3, Abigail Pinon, Franklin, 18:49.74 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

4, Sophia Keiser, Franklin, 19:03.07 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

5, Rebecca Duran, Chapin, 19:28.46 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

6, Brooke McCune, Franklin, 19:31.08 (Clint High School, 9/2).

7, Victoria Hoyt, Franklin, 19:35.13 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

8, Olivia Elder, Franklin, 19:47.03 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

9, Elizabeth Aguirre, Hanks, 19:57.20 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

10, Alexia Martinez, Fabens, 19:59.59  (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

11, Jocelynne Diaz Torres, Chapin, 20:17.54 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

12, Breckyn Wiebe, Franklin, 20:17.67 (Clint High School, 9/2).

13, Ava Dennis, Chapin, 20:20.06 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

14, Mia Hairston, Montwood, 20:23.01 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

15, Cleo Naranjo, Americas, 20:25.9 (Cleveland Invitational, 8/26).

16, Hannah Martinez, Franklin, 20:36.09 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

17, Tessa Gibbons, Franklin, 20:38.80 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

18, Carolina Zarrabal, Pebble Hills, 20:43.3 (Cleveland Invitational, 8/26).

19, Kareena Talavera, Pebble Hills, 20:53.4 (Cleveland Invitational, 8/26).

20, Aubrey Arsenault, Pebble Hills, 20:55.4 (Cleveland Invitational, 8/26).

21, Angel Quinonez, Fabens, 20:58.78 (Clint High School, 9/2).

22, Natalie Martinez, Eastlake, 21:00.97 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

23, Alexandra Ordaz, San Elizairo 21:07.05 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

24, Biviana Garcia, Chapin, 21:08.24 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

25, Destinee Loeza, Hanks, 21:09.51 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

Power Rankings

1, Emily Orr, Franklin, 39 (3).

2, Abigail Pinon, Franklin, 35.

3, Sophia Keiser, Franklin, 28.

4, Brooke McCune, Franklin, 25.

4, Mia Hairston, Montwood, 25 (1).

6, Rebecca Duran, Chapin, 23 (1).

7, Elizabeth Aguirre, Hanks, 21.

8, Adelynn Rodriguez, Eastwood, 20 (2).

9, Victoria Hoyt, Franklin, 18.

10, Olivia Elder, Franklin, 17.

Nevaeh Escobedo, Canutillo, 16.

Ava Dennis, Chapin, 16.

Cleo Naranjo, Americas, 16.

Alexia Martinez, Fabens, 15 (1).

Carolina Zarrabal, Pebble Hills, 14.

Dayanara Gonzalez, Mt. View, 12.

Kareena Talavera, Pebble Hills, 10.  

Angel Quinonez, Fabens, 9.

Layla Aguilar, Montwood, 8.

Nadine Villasana, Socorro, 7.

Kailee Fierro, Bel Air, 6.

Jacqueline Gonzalez, Horizon, 6.

Aubrey Arsenault, Pebble Hills, 6.  

Katia Rodriguez, Coronado, 5.

Lileni Ayala, Mt. View, 5.

Breckyn Wiebe, Franklin, 5.

Carolyna Noriega, Bel Air, 4.

Ashlyn McMillian, Hanks, 4.

Laila Morales, Americas, 4.

Sienna Zarate, Franklin, 3.

Kylee Pardo, San Elizario, 3.

Jocelynne Diaz Torres, Chapin, 3.

Valentina Tarriba, Socorro, 3.

Calista Sakellakos, El Paso, 3.

Sariah Lopez, Canutillo, 3.

Alexandra Ordaz, San Elizario, 3.

Sam Torres, Socorro, 2.

Sofia Speer, El Paso, 2.

Biviana Garcia, Chapin, 2.

Hannah Martinez, Franklin, 1.

Amavely Carrasco, Coronado, 1.

Lily Arias, Hanks, 1.

Danika Sifuentes, Eastwood, 1.

Natalie Cottrill Canutillo, 1.

High School Boy’s Cross Country Poll: Week 3

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

Americas Invitational: 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1 at Blackie Chesher Park. Pebble Hills, Mt View, Austin, El Paso, Andress, Burges, Americas, Hanks, Parkland, Horizon, Ysleta.

Clint/Riverside Invitational: 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2 at Clint High School. Del Valle, Chapin, Jefferson, Bowie, Franklin, Socorro, El Dorado, VVECHS, YWLA, Montwood, Tornillo, Bel Air, Fabens, Clint, Loretto, Cathedral, Eastwood, San Eli, Canutillo, Riverside, Harmony, Anthony, Coronado, Irvin.

Pebble Hills aenior Mark Barajas, center, had a top 10 finish in Albuquerque placing seventh in 16:09.0.

Top 10

1. Franklin: The Eastwood Twilight Invitational came down to Franklin’s sixth runner Gabriel Uranga who finished ahead of Eastwood’s sixth runner, giving the Cougars the win at Eastside Sports Complex on Friday. The teams tied at 36 after Franklin placed four runners – senior Matthew Engle (third, 15:36.19), senior Juan Leal (fourth, 15:38.50), senior Adan Castillo (seventh, 15:52.10) and senior Carlos Mendez (tenth, 16:00.64) – in the top 10. The team will race at the Clint/Riverside Invitational at Clint High School on Saturday.

2. Eastwood: The Troopers had four runners in the top 10 at their Twilight Invitational, including junior Aidan Torres who set a city-best 15:28.90 to win the event. Senior Sulliman Rodriguez was fifth in 15:39.73, senior Leo Espino was sixth in 15:44.38 and junior Luke Cruz (eighth,      15:55.39). Next up is the Clint/Riverside Invitational at Clint High School on Saturday.

3. El Paso High: The Tigers finished third at the Eastwood Twilight Invitational with 104 points. For the second week in a row, junior Miles Westbrook was second in 15:34.11. Senior Leo Valenzuela was 13th in 16:15.98. El Paso will race the Americas Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park on Friday morning.       

4. San Elizario: The Eagles jump two spots after placing fourth at the Eastwood Twilight with 133 points. Its top two runners were senior Julian Guerra (11th, 16:03.12) and senior Angel Maese (15th, 16:23.61). The team will race at the Clint/Riverside Invitational at Clint High School on Saturday.

5. Coronado: The T-Birds drop one after finishing fifth at the Eastwood Twilight with 150 points. Senior Edgar Valles had another top 10 finish, placing ninth in 15:59.00. Sophomore Humberto Serna was 14th in 16:16.93. The team will travel to Clint High School for Clint/Riverside Invitational on Saturday.

6. Pebble Hills: The Spartans finished eighth at the Cleveland Invitational in Albuquerque and dropped one spot. Senior Mark Barajas had a top 10 finish, placing seventh in 16:09.0.The team will race the Americas Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park on Friday morning.

7. Chapin: The Huskies placed seventh at the Eastwood Twilight Invitational. The team was without its top runner, senior Seth Truax.  Junior Braulio Torres finished 20th in 16:37.93. Chapin will race at the Clint/Riverside Invitational at Clint High School on Saturday.

8. Eastlake: The Falcons finished ninth at the Cleveland Invitational in Albuquerque. Its top runner was Devyn Armendariz who was 44th in 17:52.6.

9. Burges: The Mustangs finished sixth at the Eastwood Twilight. Junior Malin Arnoldussen was the top runner, finishing 31st in 17:02.00. Burges will race the Americas Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park on Friday morning.  

10. Bel Air: The Highlanders crack the top 10 with its eighth-place finish at the Eastwood Twilight. Its top two runners were senior Hernnan Duarte (32nd, 17:03.29) and senior Leonardo Resendez (33rd, 17:03.68). Bel Air will race at the Clint/Riverside Invitational at Clint High School on Saturday.

Dropped out: Socorro.

On the brink: Del Valle.

El Paso High junior Ulysses O’Rourke clocked the city’s 25th fastest time last week at the Eastside Sports Complex finishing in 16:39.37.

Top times (3 mile or 5K)

1, Aidan Torres, Eastwood, 15:28.90 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

2, Matthew Engle, Franklin, 15:31.34 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

3, Miles Westbrook, El Paso, 15:34.11 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

4, Juan Leal, Franklin, 15:38.50 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

5, Sulliman Rodriguez, Eastwood, 15:39.73 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

6, Leo Espino, Eastwood, 15:44.38 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

7, Adan Castillo, Franklin, 15:52.10 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

8, Luke Cruz, Eastwood, 15:55.39 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

9, Edgar Valles, Coronado, 15:59.00 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

10, Carlos Mendez, Franklin, 16:00.64 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

11, Julian Guerra, San Elizario, 16:03.12 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

12, Diego Romero, Americas, 16:05.7 (Cleveland Invitational, 8/26).

13, Mark Barajas, Pebble Hills, 16:09.0 (Cleveland Invitational, 8/26).

14, Sebastian Gonzalez, Franklin, 16:10.26 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

15, Israel Quintana, Immanuel Christian, 16:15.78 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

16, Leo Valenzuela, El Paso, 16:15.98 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

17, Humberto Serna, Coronado, 16:16.93 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

18, Angel Maese, San Elizario, 16:23.61 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

19, Seth Truax, Chapin, 16:27.53 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

20, Eric Gonzalez, Eastwood, 16:30.89  (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

21, Gabriel Uranga, Franklin, 16:33.62 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

22, Sebastian Mendez, Franklin, 16:35.41 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

23, Braulio Torres, Chapin, 16:37.93 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

24, Rodrigo Pinales, Coronado, 16:38.34 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

25, Ulysses O’Rourke, El Paso, 16:39.37 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

Burges junior Malin Arnoldussen has helped lead the Mustangs this season.

Power Rankings

1, Miles Westbrook, El Paso, 28 (1).

2, Matthew Engle, Franklin, 27 (1).

3, Diego Romero, Americas, 22 (1).

4, Aidan Torres, Eastwood, 20 (2).

4, Juan Leal, Franklin, 20.

6, Adan Castillo, Franklin, 17.

7, Sebastian Gonzalez, Franklin, 14.

8, Sulliman Rodriguez, Eastwood, 13.

8, Humberto Serna, Coronado, 13 (1).

8, Leo Valenzuela, El Paso, 13.

 Israel Quintana, Immanuel, 12.

Seth Truax, Chapin, 11.

Max Sandhu, Coronado, 9.

Rodrigo Pinales, Coronado, 8.

Ulysses O’Rourke, El Paso, 8.

Luke Cruz, Eastwood, 8.

Edgar Valles, Coronado, 8.

Carlos Mendez, Franklin, 8.

Eirik Arredondo, Austin, 8.

Evan Romero, Canutillo, 8.

Leonardo Resendez, Bel Air, 7.

Lorenzo Shields, El Paso, 7.

Bradley Jacobo, Montwood, 6.

Esteban Armendariz, Burges, 6.

Leo Espino, Eastwood, 6.

Jeremiah Loustaunau, Austin, 6.

Hernnan Duarte, Bel Air, 5.

Jesse Ortiz, Fabens, 5.

Mark Barajas, Pebble Hills, 5.

Justin Ontiveros, El Paso, 4.

Jorge Soto, Pebble Hills, 3.

Yael Lira, Bel Air, 3.

Damian Espinosa, Del Valle, 3.

Gabriel Uranga, Franklin, 3.

Sebastian Mendez, Franklin, 3.

Pedro Jimenez, Austin, 3

Jayden (Seth) Vargas, Montwood, 2.

Malin Arnoldussen, Burges, 2.

Benjamin Lerma, Canutillo, 2

Ivan Martinez, Socorro, 1.

Abraham Martinez, Horizon, 1.

Jacob Martinez, Franklin, 1.

High School Girl’s Cross Country Poll: Week 3

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

Americas Invitational: 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1 at Blackie Chesher Park. Pebble Hills, Mt View, Austin, El Paso, Andress, Burges, Americas, Hanks, Parkland, Horizon, Ysleta.

Clint/Riverside Invitational: 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2 at Clint High School. Del Valle, Chapin, Jefferson, Bowie, Franklin, Socorro, El Dorado, VVECHS, YWLA, Montwood, Tornillo, Bel Air, Fabens, Clint, Loretto, Cathedral, Eastwood, San Eli, Canutillo, Riverside, Harmony, Anthony, Coronado, Irvin.

The Bulldogs finished fifth at the Eastwood Twilight and remain at No. 9.

Top 10

1. Franklin: Franklin won the Eastwood Twilight Invitational at the Eastside Sports Complex scoring 22 points. The Cougars placed six runners in the top 10 including sophomore Emily Orr (second, 18:47.98), sophomore Abigail Pinon (third, 18:49.74), junior Sophia Keiser (fourth, 19:03.07), senior Victoria Hoyt (sixth, 19:35.13), senior Brooke McCune (seventh, 19:42.21) and junior Olivia Elder (tenth, 20:06.55). Franklin will race the Clint/Riverside Invitational at Clint High School on Saturday.

2. Pebble Hills: The Spartans finished seventh at the Cleveland Invitational in Albuquerque with 187 points.  Senior Carolina Zarrabal was the only top 20 runner, finishing 19th in 20:43.3. Pebble Hills will race at the Americas Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park on Friday.

3. Eastwood: The Troopers finished second at their Twilight Invitational at Eastside Sports Complex with 55 points. Junior Adelynn Rodriguez won her second straight race finishing 18:07.54. Freshman Danika Sifuentes was the only Trooper in the top 20, finishing 19th in 21:09.94. The team will race the Clint/Riverside Invitational at Clint High School on Saturday.

4. Americas: The Trailblazers finished ninthat the Cleveland Invitational in Albuquerque with 237 points. Senior Cleo Naranjo was the top El Paso runner, finishing in 20:25.9, good for 15th place. The Trailblazers will run at its own Invitational on Friday morning.

5. Montwood: The Rams did not run its full team at the Eastwood Twilight Invitational at Eastside Sports Complex. Sophomore Mia Hairston did manage an 11th place finish in 20:23.01. The Rams will race at the Clint/Riverside Invitational at Clint High School on Saturday.

6. Chapin: Chapin moved up one after its third-place finish at the Eastwood Twilight, scoring 90 points. Junior Rebecca Duran was fifth in 19:28.4, freshman Jocelynne Diaz Torres was 12th in 20:24.22 and junior Ava Dennis was 13th in 20:26.52. The team will race the Clint/Riverside Invitational at Clint High School on Saturday.

7. El Paso High: The Tigers drop another spot after a fourth-place finish at the Eastwood Twilight with 111 points. El Paso’s top finisher was freshman Emma Guevara (24th in 21:40.66). The Tigers are scheduled to race at the Americas Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park on Friday.

8. Hanks: The Knights did not run a full team at the Eastwood Twilight Invitational on Friday night. Junior Elizabeth Aguirre had a top 10 finish, placing eighth in 19:57.20. Expect Hanks to improve when last year’s No. 1 runner Destinee Loeza returns from volleyball and last year’s No. 4  Alina Levario recovers from an injury. Hanks will race the Americas Invitational at Blackie Chesher Park on Friday.

9. Socorro: The Bulldogs finished fifth at the Eastwood Twilight with 123 points. Its top runner was freshman Adelaide Carbone who finished 28th in 22:55.34. The team will race at the Clint/Riverside Invitational at Clint High School on Saturday.

10. Canutillo: The Eagles finished third at the Gadsden Invitational. The team had three runners in the top 10 – sophomore Nevaeh Escobedo (fourth, 24:02.27), sophomore Sariah Lopez (eighth, 25:44.59) and freshman Natalie Cottrill (tenth, 26:03.97). They will race at the Clint/Riverside Invitational at Clint High School on Saturday.

Dropped out: None.

On the brink: Coronado, Eastlake.

Senior Cleo Naranjo was the top El Paso runner at the Cleveland Invitational in Albuquerque, finishing in 20:25.9, good for 15th place.

Top Times (3 mile or 5K)

1, Adelynn Rodriguez, Eastwood, 18:07.54 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

2, Emily Orr, Franklin, 18:09.69 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

3, Abigail Pinon, Franklin, 18:49.74 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

4, Sophia Keiser, Franklin, 19:03.07 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

5, Rebecca Duran, Chapin, 19:28.46 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

6, Victoria Hoyt, Franklin, 19:35.13 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

7, Brooke McCune, Franklin, 19:42.21 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

8, Olivia Elder, Franklin, 19:47.03 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

9, Elizabeth Aguirre, Hanks, 19:57.20 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

10, Alexia Martinez, Fabens, 19:59.59  (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

11, Jocelynne Diaz Torres, Chapin, 20:17.54 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

12, Ava Dennis, Chapin, 20:20.06 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

13, Breckyn Wiebe, Franklin, 20:20.70 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

14, Mia Hairston, Montwood, 20:23.01 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

15, Cleo Naranjo, Americas, 20:25.9 (Cleveland Invitational, 8/26).

16, Hannah Martinez, Franklin, 20:36.09 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

17, Tessa Gibbons, Franklin, 20:38.80 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

18, Carolina Zarrabal, Pebble Hills, 20:43.3 (Cleveland Invitational, 8/26).

19, Kareena Talavera, Pebble Hills, 20:53.4 (Cleveland Invitational, 8/26).

20, Aubrey Arsenault, Pebble Hills, 20:55.4 (Cleveland Invitational, 8/26).

21, Natalie Martinez, Eastlake, 21:00.97 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

22, Alexandra Ordaz, San Elizairo 21:07.05 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

23, Biviana Garcia, Chapin, 21:08.24 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

24, Destinee Loeza, Hanks, 21:09.51 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

25, Danika Sifuentes, Eastwood, 21:09.94 (Eastside Sports Complex, 8/25).

Chapin junior Rebecca Duran turned in the city’s fifth fastest time last week at the Eastwood Twilight.

Power Rankings

1, Emily Orr, Franklin, 29 (2).

2, Abigail Pinon, Franklin, 26.

3, Adelynn Rodriguez, Eastwood, 20 (2).

3, Sophia Keiser, Franklin, 20.

5, Brooke McCune, Franklin, 18.

6, Mia Hairston, Montwood, 16 (1).

6, Elizabeth Aguirre, Hanks, 16.

6, Nevaeh Escobedo, Canutillo, 16.

9, Rebecca Duran, Chapin, 13.

10, Alexia Martinez, Fabens, 12 (1).

10, Victoria Hoyt, Franklin, 12

10, Olivia Elder, Franklin, 12.

Cleo Naranjo, Americas, 9.

Layla Aguilar, Montwood, 8.

Dayanara Gonzalez, Mt. View, 8.

Carolina Zarrabal, Pebble Hills, 8.

Ava Dennis, Chapin, 8.

Nadine Villasana, Socorro, 7.

Angel Quinonez, Fabens, 7.

Kareena Talavera, Pebble Hills, 7.  

Kailee Fierro, Bel Air, 6.

Jacqueline Gonzalez, Horizon, 6.

Katia Rodriguez, Coronado, 5.

Lileni Ayala, Mt. View, 5.

Aubrey Arsenault, Pebble Hills, 5.  

Carolyna Noriega, Bel Air, 4.

Ashlyn McMillian, Hanks, 4.

Laila Morales, Americas, 4.

Sienna Zarate, Franklin, 3.

Kylee Pardo, San Elizario, 3.

Jocelynne Diaz Torres, Chapin, 3.

Valentina Tarriba, Socorro, 3.

Calista Sakellakos, El Paso, 3.

Sariah Lopez, Canutillo, 3.

Sam Torres, Socorro, 2.

Sofia Speer, El Paso, 2.

Alexandra Ordaz, San Elizario, 2.

Hannah Martinez, Franklin, 1.

Amavely Carrasco, Coronado, 1.

Lily Arias, Hanks, 1.

Breckyn Wiebe, Franklin, 1.

Danika Sifuentes, Eastwood, 1.

Natalie Cottrill Canutillo, 1.

High School Boy’s Cross Country Poll: Week 2

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

Eastwood Twilight Invitational: 6 p.m. at Eastside Sports Complex.Eastwood, Franklin, El Paso, Chapin, Jefferson, El Dorado,Loretto, Bel Air, Hanks, VVECHS, Del Valle, Ysleta, Socorro, Montwood, Tornillo, Harmony, San Eli, YWLA, Horizon, Clint, Riverside, Fabens, Coronado, Irvin, Bowie.

Gadsden ISD Invitational: 8 a.m. at Chaparral High School. Austin, Burges, YWLA, Canutillo, Anthony.

Albuquerque Invitational: Andress, Eastlake, Pebble Hills, Americas.

Franklin is ranked No. 7 in the state by the Cross Country Coaches Association of Texas

Top 10

1. Franklin: The Cougars, who ranked No. 7 in the state by the Cross Country Coaches Association of Texas, placed eight runners in the top 10 to win their invitational at Mary Frances Keisling Park with 16 points. Four seniors led the way with Matthew Engle taking top honors in 15:31.34 followed by Juan Leal (second, 15:58.83), Adan Castillo (third, 15:59.09) and Sebastian Gonzalez (fourth, 16:10.26). Other top 10 runners were senior Carlos Mendez (sixth, 16:24.61), senior Gabriel Uranga (eighth, 16:43.43), sophomore Sebastian Mendez (ninth, 16:44.84) and sophomore Jacob Martinez (tenth, 16:49.94). The team will race at the Eastwood Twilight Invitational at Eastside Sports Complex on Friday.

2. Eastwood: The Troopers won the 3.4-mile Canutillo Invitational at Canutillo Middle School scoring 37 points. Eastwood had four runners in the top 10 including junior Aidan Torres who won his first varsity race in 17:30.01. Senior 4, Sulliman Rodriguez, was fourth in 17:48.46, junior Luke Cruz was sixth in 17:52.08 and senior Leo Espino was tenth in 18:13.69. Eastwood will race at its own invitational at Eastside Sports Complex on Friday.

3. El Paso High: The Tigers move up one after its second place showing at the Canutillo Invitational with 71 points. Junior Miles Westbrook was second in 17:42.51 and senior Leo Valenzuela was seventh in 17:53.53. The team will race at the Eastwood Twilight Invitational at Eastside Sports Complex on Friday.

4. Coronado: The T-Birds move up two spots, finishing third at the Canutillo Invitational with 96 points. Senior Edgar Valles was fifth in 17:48.76, sophomore Humberto Serna was eighth in 17:56.77 and junior Max Sandhu was 11th in 18:15.97. They will compete at the Eastwood Twilight Invitational at Eastside Sports Complex on Friday night.

5. Pebble Hills: The Spartans were fourth at the Canutillo Invitational with 110 points. Senior Mark Barajas was ninth in 17:59.19. The team will travel to Albuquerque on Saturday.

6. San Elizario: The Eagles drop three spots after its fifth-place finish at Canutillo. It’s top runners were senior Angel Maese (13th, 18:34.21) and senior Julian Guerra (15th, 18:55.38). The team will regroup for the Eastwood Twilight Invitational at Eastside Sports Complex on Friday.

7. Chapin: The Huskies move up one after its second-place finish at the Franklin Invitational at Mary Frances Keisling Park with 54 points. SeniorSeth Truax was seventh in 16:27.53 and senior Sean Sanchez was 12th in 17:01.20. Chapin will have another challenge at the Eastwood Twilight Invitational at Eastside Sports Complex Friday night.

8. Eastlake: The Falcons move up two spots. In its season debut, Eastlake finished third at the Franklin Invitational with 89 points. Its top runner was junior Sebastian Garces was 16th in 17:27.52. The team will travel to Albuquerque on Saturday.

9. Burges: The Mustangs crack the top 10 with a sixth-place finish at the Canutillo Invitational. Burges had two top 10 runners – juniors Malin Arnoldussen (18th, 19:05.91) and Jesus Gastelum-Bustamante (20th, 19:14.53). Burges will race at the Gadsden Invitational at Chaparral High School on Saturday.

10. Socorro: The Bulldogs crack the top 10 after scoring 115 points to finish fourth at the Franklin Invitational. Socorro’s top runner was freshman Jorge Mendez who finished 22nd in 18:33.55. The team will race Eastwood Twilight Invitational at Eastside Sports Complex on Friday

Dropped out: Americas, Hanks.

On the brink: Bel Air, Del Valle.

Immanuel Christian’s Israel Quintana turned in the city’s fifth fastest time, a 16:15.78 at last week’s Franklin Invitational at Mary Frances Keisling Park.

Top times (3 mile or 5K)

1, Matthew Engle, Franklin, 15:31.34 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

2, Juan Leal, Franklin, 15:58.83 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

3, Adan Castillo, Franklin, 15:59.09 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

4, Sebastian Gonzalez, Franklin, 16:10.26 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

5, Israel Quintana, Immanuel Christian, 16:15.78 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

6, Carlos Mendez, Franklin, 16:24.61 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

7, Seth Truax, Chapin, 16:27.53 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

8, Diego Romero, Americas, 16:42.66 (Blackie Chesher, 8/11).

9, Gabriel Uranga, Franklin, 16:43.43 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

10, Sebastian Mendez, Franklin, 16:44.84 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

11, Jacob Martinez, Franklin, 16:49.94 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

12, Sebastian Camacho, Franklin, 16:57.25 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

13, Sean Sanchez, Chapin, 17:01.20 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

14, Eric Martinez, Franklin, 17:07.50 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

15, Braulio Torres, Chapin, 17:18.75 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19.

16, Jose Rosa, Chapin, 17:23.72 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).        

17, Sebastian Garces, Eastlake, 17:27.52 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

18, Jorge Soto, Pebble Hills, 17:28.95 (Blackie Chesher, 8/11).

19, Aidan Torres, Eastwood, 17:30.01 (Canutillo Middle, 8/19).

20, Miles Westbrook, El Paso, 17:42.51 (Canutillo Middle, 8/19).

21, Dauntae Herrera, Chapin, 17:46.31 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

22, Sulliman Rodriguez, Eastwood, 17:48.46 (Canutillo Middle, 8/19).

23, Edgar Valles, Coronado, 17:48.76 (Canutillo Middle, 8/19).

24, Luke Cruz, Eastwood, 17:52.08 (Canutillo Middle, 8/19).

25, Leo Valenzuela, El Paso, 17:53.53 (Canutillo Middle, 8/19).

Chapin’s Seth Truax is having a strong early season.

Power Rankings

1, Matthew Engle, Franklin, 19 (1).

1, Miles Westbrook, El Paso, 19 (1).

3, Diego Romero, Americas, 18 (1).

4, Sebastian Gonzalez, Franklin, 14.

5, Adan Castillo, Franklin, 13.

5, Humberto Serna, Coronado, 13 (1).

5, Juan Leal, Franklin, 13.

5, Leo Valenzuela, El Paso, 13.

9, Israel Quintana, Immanuel, 12.

10, Seth Truax, Chapin, 11.

Aidan Torres, Eastwood, 10 (1).

Max Sandhu, Coronado, 9.

Rodrigo Pinales, Coronado, 8.

Ulysses O’Rourke, El Paso, 8.

Leonardo Resendez, Bel Air, 7.

Lorenzo Shields, El Paso, 7.

Sulliman Rodriguez, Eastwood, 7.

Carlos Mendez, Franklin, 7.

Bradley Jacobo, Montwood, 6.

Esteban Armendariz, Burges, 6.

Edgar Valles, Coronado, 6.

Hernnan Duarte, Bel Air, 5.

Luke Cruz, Eastwood, 5.

Jesse Ortiz, Fabens, 5.

Evan Romero, Canutillo, 4.

Justin Ontiveros, El Paso, 4.

Jorge Soto, Pebble Hills, 3.

Yael Lira, Bel Air, 3.

Damian Espinosa, Del Valle, 3.

Gabriel Uranga, Franklin, 3.

Sebastian Mendez, Franklin, 3.

Jayden (Seth) Vargas, Montwood, 2.

Malin Arnoldussen, Burges, 2.

Mark Barajas, Pebble Hills, 2.

Ivan Martinez, Socorro, 1.

Abraham Martinez, Horizon, 1.

Leo Espino, Eastwood, 1.

Jacob Martinez, Franklin, 1.

High School Girl’s Cross Country Poll: Week 2

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

Eastwood Twilight Invitational: 6 p.m. at Eastside Sports Complex.Eastwood, Franklin, El Paso, Chapin, Jefferson, El Dorado,Loretto, Bel Air, Hanks, VVECHS, Del Valle, Ysleta, Socorro, Montwood, Tornillo, Harmony, San Eli, YWLA, Horizon, Clint, Riverside, Fabens, Coronado, Irvin, Bowie.

Gadsden ISD Invitational: 8 a.m. at Chaparral High School. Austin, Burges, YWLA, Canutillo, Anthony.

Albuquerque Invitational: Andress, Eastlake, Pebble Hills, Americas.

Pebble Hills won the the Canutillo Invitational at Canutillo Middle School and moved up to No. 2 in the city.

Top 10

1. Franklin: Franklin is ranked No. 7 in the state by the Cross Country Coaches Association of Texas. Cougar runners claimed the top six spots at the Franklin Invitational at Mary Frances Keisling Park.  Sophomore Emily Orr won her second straight individual title in 18:09.69 followed by classmate Abigail Pinon (19:18.96.). Junior Sophia Keiser was third in 19:25.90, junior Olivia Elder fourth (19:47.03), senior Brooke McCune was fifth (19:59.47) and senior Victoria Hoyt was sixth (20:08.10). Senior Breckyn Wiebe was tenth in 20:20.70.  Franklin will race at the Eastwood Twilight Invitational at Eastside Sports Complex on Friday.

2. Pebble Hills: The Spartans move up one spot after winning the Canutillo Invitational at Canutillo Middle School with 40 points. Pebble Hills had three in the top 10 – senior Carolina Zarrabal (third, 22:32.91), freshman Kareena Talavera (fourth, 22:34.84) and sophomore Aubrey Arsenault (sixth, 23:14.14). The course was 3.4 miles. The team will compete at the Albuquerque Invitational on Saturday.

3. Eastwood: The Troopers drop one spot after finishing third with 52 points at the Canutillo Invitational. Junior Adelynn Rodriguez on the 3.4-mile race in 20:56.28. Eastwood, which was not at full strength, also had two runners – freshman Danika Sifuentes, Eastwood (10th, 23:35.60) and sophomore Madison McGuire (11th, 23:40.80) place in the top 11. The team will race at its own invitational at Eastside Sports Complex on Friday.

4.  Americas: The Trailblazers make a huge jump up five spots after its second-place finish at the 3.4-mile Canutillo Invitational with 46 points, six fewer than Pebble Hills. Senior Cleo Naranjo was second in 22:28.69 and junior Laila Morales was seventh in 23:16.56. The team will travel to Albuquerque on Saturday.

5. Montwood: The Rams move up one after its fourth-place finish at Canutillo with 131 points. Sophomore Mia Hairston was the lone top 10 runner, completing the 3.4-mile course in 22:40.93. The team is scheduled to race at the Canutillo Invitational on Saturday. Montwood will race at the Eastwood Twilight Invitational at Eastside Sports Complex on Friday.

6. El Paso High: The Tigers drop two spots after a fifth-place finish at Canutillo. El Paso’s top finisher was senior Andrea Castillo who was 19th in 24:16.08. The Tigers are scheduled to race at the Eastwood Twilight Invitational at Eastside Sports Complex on Friday.

7. Chapin: The finished second at the Franklin Invitational Saturday at Mary Frances Keisling Park with 57 points. It had two runners in the top 10 – freshman Jocelynne Diaz Torres (eighth, 20:17.54) and sophomore Ava Dennis (20:20.06). The team will race at the Eastwood Twilight Invitational at Eastside Sports Complex on Friday.

8. Hanks: The Knights dropped three spots after finishing third at the Franklin Invitational with 85 points. Junior Lizzy Aguirre had a top 10 finish, placing seventh in 20:16.80. Hanks will race at the Eastwood Twilight Invitational at Eastside Sports Complex on Friday.

9. Socorro: The Bulldogs make its season debut. Socorro finished fourth at the Franklin Invitational with 110 points. Its top runner was sophomore Nadine Villasana was finished 21st in 22:34.53. The team will race at the Eastwood Twilight Invitational at Eastside Sports Complex on Friday.

10. Canutillo: The Eagles did race last week. They will ran at the Gadsden ISD Invitational on Saturday.

Dropped out: Eastlake.

On the brink: Coronado.

Hanks’ Lizzy Aguirre and Chapin’s Jocelynne Diaz Torres battled down the finish line at the Franklin Invitational.

Top Times (3 mile or 5K)

1, Emily Orr, Franklin, 18:09.69 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

2, Abigail Pinon, Franklin, 19:18.96 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

3, Sophia Keiser, Franklin, 19:25.90 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

4, Olivia Elder, Franklin, 19:47.03 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

5, Brooke McCune, Franklin, 19:59.47 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

6, Victoria Hoyt, Franklin, 20:08.10 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

7, Lizzy Aguirre, Hanks, 20:16.80 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

8, Jocelynne Diaz Torres, Chapin, 20:17.54 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

9, Ava Dennis, Chapin, 20:20.06 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

10, Breckyn Wiebe, Franklin, 20:20.70 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

11, Rebecca Duran, Chapin, 20:33.10 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

12, Hannah Martinez, Franklin, 20:38.89 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

13, Tessa Gibbons, Franklin, 20:50.15 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

14, Adelynn Rodriguez, Eastwood, 20:56.28 (Canutillo Middle, 8/19).

15, Natalie Martinez, Eastlake, 21:00.97 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

16, Biviana Garcia, Chapin, 21:08.24 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

17, Sienna Zarate, Franklin, 21:10.02 (Blackie Chesher, 8/11).

18, Dayanara Gonzalez, Mt. View, 21:10.85 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

19, Ashlyn McMilian, Hanks, 21:15.06 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

20, Aubrey Arsenault, Pebble Hills, 21:22.46 (Blackie Chesher, 8/11).

21, Carolina Zarrabal, Pebble Hills, 21:24.18 (Blackie Chesher, 8/11).

22, Marielle Rubio, Eastlake, 21:47.80 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

23, Lileni Ayala, Mt. View, 21:56.04 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

24, Gisele Abascal, Americas, 22:22.40 (Blackie Chesher, 8/11).

25, Abigail Sanchez, Chapin, 22:25.78 (Mary Frances Keisling Park, 8/19).

This year is shaping up to be a great season of cross country.

Power Rankings

1, Emily Orr, Franklin, 20 (2).

2, Abigail Pinon, Franklin, 18.

3, Mia Hairston, Montwood, 16 (1).

4, Brooke McCune, Franklin, 14.

5, Sophia Keiser, Franklin, 13.

5, Lizzy Aguirre, Hanks, 13.

7, Olivia Elder, Franklin, 11.

8, Alexia Martinez, Fabens, 10 (1).

8, Adelynn Rodriguez, Eastwood, 10 (1).

10, Nevaeh Escobedo, Canutillo, 9.

10, Cleo Naranjo, Americas, 9.

Layla Aguilar, Montwood, 8.

Dayanara Gonzalez, Mt. View, 8.

Carolina Zarrabal, Pebble Hills, 8.

Ava Dennis, Chapin, 8.

Rebecca Duran, Chapin, 7.

Nadine Villasana, Socorro, 7.

Angel Quinonez, Fabens, 7.

Kareena Talavera, Pebble Hills, 7.  

Victoria Hoyt, Franklin, 7.

Kailee Fierro, Bel Air, 6.

Jacqueline Gonzalez, Horizon, 6.

Katia Rodriguez, Coronado, 5.

Lileni Ayala, Mt. View, 5.

Aubrey Arsenault, Pebble Hills, 5.  

Carolyna Noriega, Bel Air, 4.

Ashlyn McMillian, Hanks, 4.

Laila Morales, Americas, 4.

Sienna Zarate, Franklin, 3.

Kylee Pardo, San Elizario, 3.

Jocelynne Diaz Torres, Chapin, 3.

Valentina Tarriba, Socorro, 3.

Calista Sakellakos, El Paso, 3.

Sam Torres, Socorro, 2.

Sofia Speer, El Paso, 2.

Alexandra Ordaz, San Elizario, 2.

Hannah Martinez, Franklin, 1.

Amavely Carrasco, Coronado, 1.

Lily Arias, Hanks, 1.

Breckyn Wiebe, Franklin, 1.

Danika Sifuentes, Eastwood, 1.

Monday Cool Down: Eastwood juniors start season with wins

Eastwood junior Adelynn Rodriguez, far right, won the Canutillo Invitational to start her 2023 season. The two-time state qualifier is seeking a third trip.

Two Eastwood Troopers won individual championships at the Canutillo Invitational.

Junior Aidan Torres won his varsity crown while junior Adelynn Rodriguez won her fourth career varsity race at the flat 3.4-mile course at Canutillo Middle School.

“I felt really good; it’s a good way to start the season,” Rodriguez said. “We did a lot of work in the summer and I’m finally injury free. My main focus this summer was to take care of my body. I think you guys are in for a treat this year.”

Rodriguez easily won the race in 20:56.28, well ahead of the field.

Pebble Hills won the team event with 40 points followed by Americas with 46 and Eastwood with 52 points.

Rodriguez, who has made two state appearances, said she hopes to set a personal best this season and make it back to state. She ran a 17:20.1 three mile at Woodbridge her freshman year.

Despite her team’s third place finish, Rodriguez is confident in her team.

“We have a lot of new girls this season, but a lot of them ran with us last year and were very close to varsity,” he said. “We’re barely getting out of base phase and these girls are looking good so you guys should definitely be expecting something from us this year.”

Eastwood junior Aidan Torres won his varsity championship at the Canutillo Invitational.

What hardly anyone was expecting was a victory for Torres.

In a field loaded with some of the city’s top runners such as El Paso High’s Miles Westbrook, Americas’ Diego Romero and Coronado’s Edgar Valles, it was Torres who outlasted the field winning in 17:30.01, 12 seconds faster than Westbrook.

“We were really excited about starting the season,” said Torres who picked up cross country only two years ago. “We’ve been working hard morning and night during the summer, so for us to come out and do as well as we did, we’re really happy.”

A large smile emerged on his face when asked if he was surprised to pick up his first championship. 

“We all knew there was going to be some great competition, but we’ve been working really hard and we believed in ourselves; we knew we could get it done,” he said.

The Troopers won the team title as well with 37 points, El Paso was second with 71 points and Coronado was third with 96.

“We were a little down last year but we’re getting better and practicing harder,” he said. We know we could have done a lot better last year so that’s what’s motivating us this season. We’re going to do better.”