KFDM COOP Posted October 3, 2009 Report Posted October 3, 2009 Cardinal CC units shine at McNeil Invitational Van Wade The Orange Leader ROUND ROCK — The Bridge City cross country teams competed hard and fared very well at the McNeil Invitational held at the state course Saturday. Cardinal Tim Cude competed in the Class 5A-4A Division and placed a solid 16th over the three-mile course, running a 16:35.68. There were 396 runners competing. The rest of the Cardinals competed in the 3A-and-Under Division and placed eighth out of 36 schools. Kirby Shepherd led the way with a 16:56.11 to place 14th and was followed by teammates Armando Chavez (50th, 17:48.77), Luke Hebert (54th, 17:51.29); Sawyer Hogan (60th, 18:00.05); Aaron Lejeune (79th, 18:25.06); Jose Chavez (114th, 18:52.64); and Matthew Wappler (141st, 19:16.93). There were 309 competitors in the race. “There wasn’t any of our regional competitors there but the kids did really well,†said Cardinal coach Cody Knight. “Only three 3A schools were ahead of us. If we had Tim, who ran so well in the 5A-4A Division, we would’ve been the top 3A school. It’s such a challenging course and the kids really enjoyed it.†The Lady Cardinals placed 14th out of 38 teams. Mary Nguyen led the way, placing 42nd over the two-mile course with a time of 12:55.58. She was followed by Jessica Franklin (45th, 12:57.69); Megan Shockley (60th, 13:09.51); Ariel Chesson (140th, 13:54.23); Courtney Meaux (157th, 14:03.27); Lisa Huynh (171st, 14:11.82); and Arron Valencia (194th, 14:28.21). The Cardinals will venture to the challenging Nike South Invitational at The Woodlands next week.
BH85 Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 BH girls did well also. Larissa Rios 12:17, Jewell Watson 12:55, Abby McManus 12:59, Kierstan Santana 13:14, Sara White 13:19, Mary Mudd 13:42, MacKenzie Daniels 13:45, Tara Ramsey 13:52, Lorna Brewer 14:34 18th place team in 4A/5A division and I think 2nd in 4A to Kingwood Park. 417 girls in this division. results can be seen at This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up
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