PECOS, Texas – The Pecos Eagles Varsity Boys Cross Country team is headed to regionals after placing third overall at the district championship meet hosted by Andrews on Monday, October 12.
The Eagles finished with 62 team points, just four points behind second-place Monahans (58). Andrews claimed the district championship with 33 points. Pecos' third-place finish secured the team's advancement to the UIL Region I-4A Cross Country Championship on October 26 in Lubbock.
Junior Ronaldo Zaleta led the Eagles in the 5,000-meter race, finishing seventh overall with a time of 17:46.70. Fellow junior Jayden Hernandez followed in ninth place at 18:06.50. Both runners earned top-10 individual finishes, contributing to the team's regional qualification.
Senior Jaiden Juarez finished 13th at 18:35.70, followed by sophomore Aiden Barragan in 14th at 19:01.20. Junior Abdiel Ruvalcaba completed the team's five scoring runners, placing 19th at 19:26.10. Freshman Judah Mouser also competed for Pecos, finishing 32nd at 24:09.70.
Five Eagles finished among the top 20 competitors, helping the team secure its place in regional competition.
Lady Eagles Compete at District Championship
The Pecos Varsity Girls competed in the 3,200-meter race, finishing seventh overall with 169 team points.
Senior Machinzee Crum led the Lady Eagles with a 30th-place finish and a time of 17:30.10. Freshman Brynn Sparkman followed in 31st at 17:36.30, just 6.2 seconds behind Crum.
Freshman Alyssa Hernandez placed 34th at 18:36.41, followed by fellow freshman Kailyn Lozano in 36th at 19:00.10. Senior Sarah Martinez completed the team's five scoring runners, finishing 38th at 19:43.20.
Senior Alize Lyles finished 40th at 19:51.60, while freshman Mackenna Crum placed 42nd at 21:20.30.
In the junior varsity girls division, senior Mia Delgado led Pecos with a 23rd-place finish at 19:08.41. Senior Dalia Moreno Gurrola followed in 25th at 19:14.70, while freshman Amari Shelton-Queen finished 49th at 28:14.80.
Crockett Middle School Runners Represent Pecos
Four Crockett Middle School student-athletes competed in the middle school boys 3,200-meter race.
Eighth-grader Ethan Sotelo led the Eagles with a 15th-place finish at 14:26.50.
Eighth-grader Nathan Lujan placed 32nd at 16:21.40, followed by fellow eighth-grader Ander Mendoza in 33rd at 16:24.40. Seventh-grader Evan Rodriguez finished 44th at 25:42.70.
Eagles Prepare for Regional Championship
The Pecos Varsity Boys will continue their postseason at the UIL Region I-4A Cross Country Championship on Monday, October 26, at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock.
The Class 4A boys 5,000-meter race is scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m.
Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD congratulates all Pecos High School and Crockett Middle School runners on their district performances and recognizes the commitment of the student-athletes and coaches throughout the cross country season.
The district extends special congratulations to the Varsity Boys for advancing to regionals and wishes them success as they prepare for their next race.
Regional Championship Details
Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: Mae Simmons Park, Lubbock, Texas
Event: UIL Region I-4A Boys 5,000-Meter Run
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