The individual race at Region 1-2A was fast from the gun, with Ismael Pizano of Smyer running away with the title in a blazing 16:32.50. Pizano, who was not on a qualifying team, secured his return to the state meet with the fastest time of the day. Behind him, Christian Sanchez (Plains) and Chase Schumm (Ropesville Ropes) crossed in 17:02 and 17:05, respectively, also securing individual berths to Round Rock.

Though Gruver's runners didn't place in the top 5 individually, their 7th and 8th-place finishes by Gustavo Quintana and Cesar Trejo set the tone for their eventual team title. Other top individual qualifiers included Jordan Rodriguez (Big Lake Reagan County), Josiah Lopez (Farwell), and Maddox Ortiz (Spearman), all finishing under 17:35.

The team competition in Region 1-2A was one of the most tightly contested across the state.

• Gruver won the regional title convincingly with 82 points and an average time of 18:15.60. Their pack running was strong, with their 1-5 split just over 1:11.

• Sonora earned the runner-up spot with 144 points. Despite having two top-15 finishes, their third through fifth runners placed just high enough to keep them ahead of the chasing teams.

• Sundown and Eldorado engaged in a thrilling battle for third and fourth. Sundown edged out Eldorado by one point (179 to 180), thanks in part to strong third and fourth runners. Eldorado, meanwhile, managed to hold off Sanford-Fritch by just five points (185), securing the final team qualifying spot for state.

This means that Gruver, Sonora, Sundown, and Eldorado will represent Region 4-2A at the UIL State Cross Country Championships.

The individual race at the Region 2-2A boys championship was headlined by Cristiano Tinoco of Bosqueville, who dominated the course with a winning time of 16:06.34. His brother, Juan Tinoco, followed closely in second at 16:42.10, giving Bosqueville a powerful 1-2 punch, though the school did not qualify as a team. Isaiah Smith from Collinsville, the highest-placing runner from a qualifying team, placed third in 16:55.70, anchoring his squad's title bid.

Windthorst's duo of Braidan Messineo and Jackson Zicarelli took 4th and 6th, respectively, while Cash Luig from Slidell placed 5th with a time of 17:06.60, showing maturity well beyond his freshman status. The top 10 was filled out by a mix of runners from both team contenders and individual qualifiers, such as Chance Stewart (Albany), Hudson Kelly (Alvord), and Austin Skiles (Lipan).

Ten individual runners from non-qualifying teams punched their ticket to Round Rock. This group featured seasoned seniors and rising underclassmen, with times packed tightly under 18:10, proving the depth and competitiveness of this region.

The team competition was a thrilling battle between Collinsville and Windthorst, with Collinsville narrowly capturing the regional title by just 9 points. Led by senior Isaiah Smith, Collinsville tallied 82 points with a tight scoring pack and an average time of 18:03. Windthorst was right on their heels at 91 points, with their own strong front-runners in Messineo and Zicarelli, averaging 18:04.

Slidell grabbed third place with 94 points, staying close in contention thanks to consistent finishes across their top five. The final state-qualifying spot went to Whitewright, who scored 131 points and edged out Lipan (142 points), thanks to a more compact team spread and a stronger finish at the 4-5 runner positions.

Lipan, though missing out on team advancement, had two runners, Austin and Ryan Skiles, to qualify individually, highlighting their program's talent even in the face of a deep team field.

Overall, the Region 2-2A team race was one of the tightest in the state, with the top three teams separated by just 12 points. With such competitive depth, the advancing squads will arrive in Round Rock tested and ready for the state stage.

The individual title was claimed by Adrian Ramirez of Tenaha, who cruised through the 5K course in 16:27.2, using a strong final mile to separate himself from the rest of the field. Right behind him was Caddel Keeling of Centerville (16:45.4), who also showed veteran poise in managing a fast early pace.

Raul Munoz of New Summerfield (17:11.5) and Matthew Hawkins of team champion Riesel (17:25.3) rounded out the top four, both critical to their respective team's top finishes.

Although the top four teams automatically qualified their runners for state, 10 additional individuals earned state berths by placing among the top finishers outside of the qualifying teams. Among these standout efforts was David Perez of Frost, who ran a blazing 17:36.1 to finish 5th overall. Not far behind, David Villanueva of Corsicana Mildred and Gabriel Constante of Groveton also broke into the top 10, securing individual state spots.

The team battle in Region III-2A was tight through the top three spots. Riesel emerged as the regional champion with a score of 53 points, led by a compact 5-runner spread and a team average of 18:22.3. All five scorers finished in the top 16, giving them a commanding lead.

New Summerfield placed second with 73 points, anchored by Raul Munoz's podium finish and supported by two other runners in the top 10. Their average time of 18:32.7 kept them comfortably ahead of third-place Centerville, who finished just behind at 81 points despite having the individual runner-up in Keeling.

The race for the final state-qualifying team spot was less dramatic, as Tenaha, led by the individual champion Ramirez, took fourth with 155 points. Their strength at the top helped them overcome a large gap between their top runner and the rest of their scoring group.

These four teams now advance to the UIL State Cross Country Championships in Round Rock, where they'll face elite competition from across the state.

The Region 4-2A Boys individual race featured a tightly contested front pack. Mason's Cooper Ratliff claimed the regional title with a time of 17:13.64, holding off Shane Stawar of Port Aransas, who crossed just seconds later in 17:16.45. Colton Vrazel from Danbury was the fastest individual not on a qualifying team, finishing third overall in 17:17.93, and earning an individual state berth.

Following closely behind were Elian LaFuente (Premont) and Ethan Cadena (Agua Dulce), both running strong solo efforts to earn their trips to Round Rock. Port Aransas and Mason both had multiple athletes in the top ten, showing their strength as team contenders.

Other notable individual qualifiers included Ty Szymanski (Ganado), Oscar Lozano (Agua Dulce), and Matthew Schwandner (Brackettville Brackett), all of whom placed within the top ten. These ten individuals not on state-bound teams will now prepare to compete on the biggest stage in Texas high school cross-country.

The team championship belonged to Port Aransas, who scored 48 points behind a strong 1-2-3 punch from Shane Stawar, Dylan Scaff, and Leo Martinez. Their team average of 18:34.97 sealed a commanding win and demonstrated their depth and consistency.

Mason secured the second qualifying spot with 88 points, led by regional champion Cooper Ratliff and Caden Klingelhefer, but with a noticeably larger spread in their scoring five.

Johnson City LBJ took third place with 117 points, while Mumford edged into the fourth qualifying position at 146 points, narrowly holding off potential challenges from other squads.

The battle for the final two state berths showcased the importance of fifth runners, as the margins between third and fourth place were slim. With Round Rock on the horizon, all four qualifying teams will look to sharpen their lineups to be competitive on the state course.