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District 11-6A may be a sprint factory on the oval, but its cross-country storyline was clear: Waxahachie brought endurance in groves to run the table.
In the girls' race, sophomore teammates Reese Bartos (18:32) and Jenna Moore (19:18.9) reprised last fall's breakout (they were 1-3 in 2024) with a convincing 1-2, a sign the Indians' youthful core is maturing right on time.
Behind them, Monique Phoenix (Lancaster, 19:37.9) broke up the green wave, while Duncanville's veteran Kaily Pena (20:37.6) and Lancaster's Dalashia Friels (20:44.0) rounded out a top five that blended speed pedigree with just enough aerobic grind for the Waxahachie Sports Complex style grass.
Depth sealed it for Waxahachie: Addison Torres (20:52.7), Anastyn Sanchez (20:59.6), and Savannah Scott (21:00.6) crowded the top ten to leave little doubt.
Top 10 - Varsity Girls (Individuals)
| Pl | Athlete | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reese Bartos | Waxahachie | 18:32.00 |
| 2 | Jenna Moore | Waxahachie | 19:18.90 |
| 3 | Monique Phoenix | Lancaster | 19:37.90 |
| 4 | Kaily Peña | Duncanville | 20:37.60 |
| 5 | Dalashia Friels | Lancaster | 20:44.00 |
| 6 | Emily Salmoran | Mesquite Horn | 20:50.70 |
| 7 | Addison Torres | Waxahachie | 20:52.70 |
| 8 | Lilah Perez | Duncanville | 20:56.20 |
| 9 | Anastyn Sanchez | Waxahachie | 20:59.60 |
| 10 | Savannah Scott | Waxahachie | 21:00.60 |
Waxahachie's team performance mirrored the individual leaderboard: 29 points, a 20:08 average, and a 2:28 1-5 split, powered by that 1-2 finish and three more scorers in the top 10.
Mesquite Horn earned runner-up with a steady pack (places 6-16) and a tight 1:32 spread, while Duncanville's top-end speed delivered third, enough to secure a Region I ticket. Lancaster's front was excellent, but the 6:16 split told the story in a depth-driven sport.
Varsity Girls - Team Results
| Pl | Team | Pts | Scorers | Team Time Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waxahachie | 29 | 1+2+7+9+10 (19+24) | Avg 20:08 • Split 2:28 |
| 2 | Mesquite Horn | 61 | 6+11+13+15+16 (21+29) | Avg 21:40 • Split 1:32 |
| 3 | Duncanville | 83 | 4+8+14+25+32 (34+35) | Avg 22:10 • Split 3:21 |
| 4 | Mesquite | 94 | 12+17+18+20+27 (28+39) | Avg 22:28 • Split 1:36 |
| 5 | Lancaster | 111 | 3+5+23+38+42 (47) | Avg 22:54 • Split 6:16 |
| 6 | Cedar Hill | 175 | 30+31+33+37+44 (53) | Avg 24:32 • Split 2:31 |
| 7 | Dallas Skyline | 195 | 22+36+43+46+48 (49) | Avg 25:29 • Split 4:50 |
| 8 | DeSoto | 202 | 26+40+41+45+50 (51+52) | Avg 25:46 • Split 4:36 |
On the boys' side, the CCCAT No. 6-ranked Waxahachie showed exactly why their ceiling is so high in November: a perfect 15 with a flourish-they swept the top seven places.
Cooper Grady (15:04.9) took command early and was never threatened; Lucas Whitt (15:24.3) and Brock Morales (15:52.2) secured the podium before Oscar Harms (15:55.7) and Jonathan Marsh (16:13.4) closed the scoring.
The Indians' 1:08 1-5 split and 15:42 average are elite in any district context and should translate to fast qualifying at Region I.
Duncanville leaned on Edson Serrano (16:26.9) and Rene Correa (16:44.3) to steer a second-place team finish, while Dallas Skyline's pack discipline earned the final advancing spot.
Top 10 - Varsity Boys (Individuals)
| Pl | Athlete | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cooper Grady | Waxahachie | 15:04.90 |
| 2 | Lucas Whitt | Waxahachie | 15:24.30 |
| 3 | Brock Morales | Waxahachie | 15:52.20 |
| 4 | Oscar Harms | Waxahachie | 15:55.70 |
| 5 | Jonathan Marsh | Waxahachie | 16:13.40 |
| 6 | Aedan Helton | Waxahachie | 16:18.50 |
| 7 | J'kobe Rangel | Waxahachie | 16:19.80 |
| 8 | Edson Serrano | Duncanville | 16:26.90 |
| 9 | Kingston Jackson | Cedar Hill | 16:40.40 |
| 10 | Rene Correa | Duncanville | 16:44.30 |
Varsity Boys - Team Results
| Pl | Team | Pts | Scorers | Team Time Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waxahachie | 15 | 1+2+3+4+5 (6+7) | Avg 15:42 • Split 1:08 |
| 2 | Duncanville | 66 | 8+10+11+15+22 (25+38) | Avg 17:14 • Split 1:52 |
| 3 | Dallas Skyline | 102 | 12+14+19+26+31 (32+34) | Avg 18:02 • Split 2:13 |
| 4 | Mesquite | 109 | 16+20+21+24+28 (30) | Avg 18:16 • Split 0:51 |
| 5 | Cedar Hill | 113 | 9+17+18+33+36 | Avg 18:18 • Split 3:05 |
| 6 | Lancaster | 127 | 13+23+27+29+35 (37+39) | Avg 18:34 • Split 2:10 |
Takeaway:
In a district better known for 4×1 fireworks, jumps, and throws than long-grind cross country, Waxahachie's balance-front-running stars plus honest depth was the separating factor.
The girls' trio of Bartos-Moore-Torres and the boys' seven-deep steamroller give the Indians both low sticks and pack security heading to Region I, while Mesquite Horn (girls) and Duncanville/Dallas Skyline (boys) showed the kind of spreads and mid-race toughness that can make noise in the next round.