Williams, Benson named District XC Champions

By Sandy Anderberg

Clarendon senior Bryce Williams and junior Madi Benson claimed the District 2-2A Cross Country championship in Wheeler last week.

Both Benson and Williams have been leaders on the course since running in junior high and have worked hard for the championship. Benson led her team to the District Championship as well over Panhandle, Wellington, Wheeler, and Quanah. Williams’ time on the course was 16:12 and Benson ran the two miles under thirteen minutes at 12:32. Runner-up to Williams was newcomer Tristen Ybarra who has been running strong all year. Ybarra came in at 16:22.

Trailing close behind Benson was Elliot Frausto who finished third with a time of 13:20 and freshman Addy Havens at 13:22 for fourth place. Gracie Ellis was seventh with a time of 13:50 and Tandie Cummins was 10th crossing the line in 13:54.

Lexi Phillips was 18th with a time of 15:12, and Kate Shaw turned in a 15:21 for 22nd place.

The Lady Bronco junior varsity team was third as a team with Kinley McClellan finishing sixth with a time of 15:59. Jayla Woodard was seventh at 16:05 and Landry King was 14th at 17:37. Berkley Moore was 15th at 17:56, Kashlyn Conkin was 16th at 18.00, and Cambree Smith ran an 18:20 for 19th place.

Sequoia Weatherton was 20th with a time of 19:17, Eli Rodriguez was 22nd at 19:41, Makynna Williams was 23rd at 20:22 and Allie Ware was 24th with a time of 23:30.

The top ten individuals and top three teams qualify for the regional meet to be held in Lubbock at Mae Simmons Park on Monday, October 21.