2025 Crane XC Invitational Meet Results Banner Image

The Pecos High School Varsity Boys Cross Country team earned the team champion title at the Crane Invitational, placing five runners inside the top 26 of a 100-runner field.

Cody Saldana led the charge with a 7th-place finish in 17:19.60, and Mauricio Villescas followed close behind in 9th at 17:24.90. Jayden Hernandez (13th, 17:43.70), Ronaldo Zaleta (19th, 18:01.40), and Jaiden Juarez (26th, 18:32.10) rounded out the scoring to secure the championship.

In the JV division, Kian Aguilar stood out with a 3rd-place finish in 19:26.40, while teammates Abdiel Ruvalcaba (24th, 22:28.00) and Caleb Sandavol (38th, 24:27.40) added strong performances.

For the Varsity Girls, Machinzee Crum (53rd, 17:59.70) led the way, followed by Sarah Martinez (58th, 18:16.00), Elliana Urteaga (68th, 19:00.70), Ariel Chavez (78th, 19:53.00), and Jaklynn Jacobs (81st, 19:59.50).

The middle school teams gained valuable racing experience, with boys’ results from Etha Sotelo (98th, 19:44.50), Ander Mendoza (101st, 20:03.80), and Leonidas Rodriguez (110th, 23:26.80), and girls’ results from Mackenna Crum (75th, 19:45.70), Alyssa Hernandez (83rd, 20:26.40), Brynn Sparkman (101st, 24:30.40), and Kailyn Lozano (102nd, 24:41.60).

The Varsity Boys’ championship highlighted a full day of racing for Eagle Cross Country and marked another step forward for the program this season.