The List- Best 5A X-C runners

10 Andres Gomez (LD Bell) 1989-1992- Andres is a 2-time state champion In 1992 he placed 6th at FL South in 15:30 and ran a 15:47 at Nationals.

9 Rod Kaborsi (The Woodlands) 1998-2001-  Had one of the best runs ever in a state meet with a great duel with Steve Maddox. Both were undeafeated gonig into the race and were neck and neck at 2 when Rod ran away with it with a 14:58 course record. Placed 8th at FL South in 15:15 and 11th at nationals with a 15:16.

8 Lewis Jones (Kingwood) 1993-1996- Lewis was a little over shadowed by the Hausers. But you can't argue with a state title and 3 count them 3 FL National appearances.

7. Stacy Sutter (The Woodlands) 1982-1985 -Stacy dominated the 1984 season with a decisive victory over the great Ruben Reina. Stacy, running on the old Georgetown State Course, cruised to a 14:54 5k. He led his Conroe McCullough team to a 5A Team title. Stacy went on the win the Footlocker South race in 15:08.

6 Alex Mendoza (Laredo Martin) 1985-1988- Alex had a solid 1986 season going undefeated until the state meet where he lost to Eric Henry. Alex came back in his Sr year running fast. He won the 1987 5A X-C title in 15:33. He followed that with a bronze medal at Footlocker south in 15:35. He capped off his incredible season with a 6th place finish at Nationals 16 seconds behind winner Bob Kennedy.

5. Eric Henry (The Woodlands) 1984-1987- I am convinced that Eric was one of the most talented runners ever in TX X-C. He earned a 3rd place finish in 1985 behind the great Rueben Reina. That year he finished 2nd again to Ruben in the FL South Meet in 15:22. Eric just placed out of the top 10 at Nationals with a 15:03. In 1986 Eric earned his first individual state gold medal. In Fl South he continued his undefeated season with a 14:58 run away victory. He ran well at Nationals coming in at 15:38.

4 Scott MacPherson (Plano) 2001-2005- Scott is a 2-time state champion. He crushed Kaborsi's state record with a 14:34 and is a 2 time national qualifier. In 2003 he placed 4th in 14:56 and 2004 placed 2nd in 14:48. 

3 .Alan Culpepper(El Paso Coronado) 1987-1991- Alan is a 2-time state X-C Champion.  In 1990 he placed 4th at FL South in 15:18. He continued his amazing season with a 4th place finish at Nationals in 15:25.

2 .Brad Hauser (Kingwood) 1992-1995 2-time state champion, As a JR he won FL South in 15:44 and did it again in 1994 with a 15:09. In 1993 he placed 4th at Nationals in 15:09 behind Goucher and Keflezighi.

1. Rueben Reina  (SA Jay) 1983-1986- Simply the best ever. Lets start in 1984 were he placed 2nd to Stacy Sutters amazing 14:58. He came back in 1986 with a slow start and an injury sidelined him until late in the season. He won his first state X-C title over Eric Henry. At FL South he edged out Eric Henry again with a 15:13 for the win. Than to cap off the only undefeated season to win a national title he battled 2 california boys and came away with an outstanding 14:36 5k victory.