• Home
  • Texas
  • Kansas
  • Louisiana
  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • Mississippi
  • New England
  • Communities
  • Log in
Subscribe to Magazine

VYPE Insider

LOG INSIGN UP

Welcome Back

Sign in to comment to your favorite stories, participate in your community and interact with your friends.

Your password needs to be at least 8 characters and one number.

No account? Create one
Houston Methodist
Markets:
  • Texas
    • Houston
    • DFW
    • Austin
    • San Antonio
    • West TX
    • Panhandle
    • The Valley
    • SETX
    • Deep East
    • Central TX
    • Private Schools
  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • Kansas
  • Louisiana
    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
  • Mississippi
  • Oklahoma
  • Varsity Hype
  • VYPE Media
  • VYPE Live
  • VYPE U
  • Video
  • Magazine
  • Recruiting
  • Photos
  • Polls
  • Shop
  • Events
  • Scores
  • VYPE Campus
  • Home
  • State
  • City
  • Type

2020 VYPE Girls Cross Country Preview (Public School): Preseason Team, Runner Rankings

Joshua Koch
Jul 14, 2020

It's almost time to hit the trails!

The 2020 Cross Country season will be here before we know it as August is quickly approaching. VYPE whipped together this preview to get cross country fans ready for the 2020 season. Who are the top runners? Which are the top teams returning?


Find out below! These are the top runners and teams for Public School Girls Cross Country.

VYPE Preseason Girls XC Runner Top 20
(**These rankings were based on times from the 2019 UIL State Cross Country Meet**)

1) Avery Clover, Atascocita (VYPE Preseason Runner of the Year)
2) Carly Ahrens, Kingwood
3) Addison Stevenson, Tompkins
4) Briana Roberson, Fulshear
5) Madeline Myers, Klein
6) Abigail Wilson, Montgomery
7) Sophie Atkinson, Cinco Ranch
8) Carson Parker, Kingwood
9) Cassidy Graham, Bridgeland
10) Elena Villarreal, College Park
11) Cassidy Davis, Huffman
12) Rebecca Rhodes, Kingwood
13) Anh Ho, Bellaire
14) Hayden Gold, College Park
15) Skye Hoffman, Kingwood
16) Allison Millan, Bridgeland
17) Elizabeth Winkler, Klein Oak
18) Jetzibe Trevino, Huffman
19) Grace Havern, Seven Lakes
20) Haley Harkrider, FB Clements

Others to Watch: Kate Fitzpatrick, Seven Lakes; Isabella Rubio, Katy; Madeleine Wilson, Bridgeland; Jenna Carter, Kingwood; Callen Nash, Tomball; Catherine Benavidez, Magnolia West; Emma Little, Lake Creek; Adalan Hammond, Kingwood Park

VYPE Preseason Top 5 Teams

No. 1 Kingwood Mustangs 

Kingwood finished second overall at the UIL State Cross Country Meet a year ago. Of their seven runners, only two were graduating seniors. This means Kingwood is LOADED for a run back at state. What's even crazier is, Kingwood's freshmen made up four of their seven state qualifiers. Carly Ahrens posted the best time (17:54.72), which was good for a sixth place finish. Ahrens will be one to watch in 2020 as she was just 49 seconds off the first place finisher – Aubrey O'Connell of Prosper. Fellow freshmen Rebecca Rhodes (18:34.58), Sky Hoffman (18:59.52) and Jenna Carter (19:09.10) rounded out a solid group from the Class of 2023. Incoming junior Carson Parker will be the savvy veteran of the group after a 16th place finish a year ago.

No. 2 Katy Tompkins 

Tompkins is not losing much of anything from its 2019 team, which finished ninth overall in Class 6A. An experienced senior group is back, headed by Addison Stevenson, who finished ninth overall with a time of 18:06.58. Stevenson could contend for a Top 5 finish or better in 2020. Hayden Gold (18:53.74), Paula Guevera (19:20.74), Katie Wiley (19:34.00) and Laura Orgeron (20:03.88) round out a solid senior incoming group. Experience pays off come November. Other key returners will include junior Sophia Welkener and sophomore Courtney Richman. If Tompkins can push a few more girls into the Top 30 spots, they could contend for a higher team finish.

No. 3 Bridgeland Bears 

Bridgeland had a runner finish in the Top 20 a year ago – Cassidy Graham – but they could see more bigtime finishes in 2020. Bridgeland was young, only one senior on their team from last year. A trio of sophomores led the group including Graham, Allison Millan (18:57.88) and Madeleine Wilson (19:05.60). Athena Reyna (19:11.73), Elisa Grillo (19:29.03) and Brooke Hensley (19:42.89) will be others to watch in this group. Last year, it was an eighth-place finish for Bridgeland. Could 2020 be better?

No. 4 Seven Lakes Spartans 

Seven Lakes returns its top three runners from a year ago, headed by sophomore Grace Havern. As a freshman she made it to state and finished 39th overall with a time of 18:57.81. Havern was the lone freshman to make it to state in 2019 for the Spartans. Behind her was Katie Fitzpatrick, who finished 45th overall and Sarah Zdansky, who took 53rd. Finally, Giana Mannone is set to return as well. This team will need some people to step up in those three senior spots in 2020.

No. 5 Magnolia West Mustangs

The Peyton McQuillan era is over at Mag West. Last year, McQuillan led the team to a 16th place finish and finished individually 5th overall. She was a part of a team that had three seniors on it, including Maddy Spottswood and Abby McBride. So, what does Mag West have back in 2020? Incoming senior Catherine Benavidez will lead the group, while sophomores Karina Sosa, Avie Gillen and Ainsley Ross will be other key returners. Sosa was the best finisher among the freshman a year ago, cracking the Top 100 runners, finishing 89th overall. Despite losing three seniors, Mag West could be sneak in Class 5A this year as they eye a Top 10 finish at state come November.

OTHERS TO WATCH - Stratford Spartans 

Stratford Spartans: Stratford will have a lot to replace in 2020. Four seniors led the group – Fay Gibb, Hope Savage, Olivia Hirst and Marlene Soto – which will be hard to replace. The team finished 13th overall at last year's state meet but do return some experience. In 2019, Megan Broom and Kirby Crow made state as freshmen and Gianna Avila went as a sophomore. That trio is the future of Stratford running. They will be the leaders on this year's team, considering they have been to state and knows what it takes to get there. Sparty might be losing some solid runners, but the next chapter has arrived.

OTHERS TO WATCH: Huffman Falcons 

Huffman finished ninth overall at the UIL State Cross Country meet last year. They were led by a pair of freshmen – Cassidy Davis (11:58.53) and Jetzibe Trevino (12:22.13). They do lose two senior runners but return three more harriers with experience. Regan Noel, Madison Shojaei and Kaya Shanks will be runners to watch as well at the Class 4A level.

uiluil cross countryvype cross country previewvype houston high school sportshouston high school sportskingwood cross countrykaty tompkins cross countrybridgeland cross countryseven lakes cross countrymagnolia westavery cloveratascocitacarly ahrenskingwoodaddison stevensonkaty isd athleticsbrianna robersonfulshearmadeline myerskleinabigail wilsonmontgomerysophie atkinsoncinco ranchcarson parkercassidy grahamelena villarrealcollege parkcassidy davishuffmanrebecca rhodesanh hobellairehayden goldskye hoffmanallison millanelizabeth winklerjetzibe trevinograce havernseven lakeshaley harkriderclementsfort bend isdcross country preview

THE FINAL INNINGS: 2025 UIL State Softball Preview -- Barbers Hill v. Melissa (5A-D1)

Matthew Ogle
27 May, 2025

Barbers Hill SB poses after defeating Smithson Valley 4-0 in the 5A-D1 State Semis

Matthew Ogle (VYPE)

The stage is set for a marquee matchup in the UIL 5A-Division I State Championship as Barbers Hill and Melissa prepare to square off under the Friday night lights at Red & Charline McCombs Field on the University of Texas campus. First pitch is scheduled for 7:00 PM on May 30.

...

Read More...Read Less
aaron fullerbarbers hillbarbers hill eaglesbarbers hill high schoolbarbers hill high school softballbarbers hill softballcaigan crabtreecassie crabtreedallas fort worth high school sportsdallas high school softballdallas high school sportsdfw high school sportsdfw softballeloisa maeshailey nutterhouston high school softballhouston high school sportshutton adriankennedy bradleymelissamelissa cardinalsmelissa high schoolmelissa high school softballmelissa softballtexas high school softballtexas high school softball playoffsuil softballuil softball playoffsuil stateuil state championsuil state championshipuil state softballuil state tournamentvype houston high school sports

THE FINAL INNINGS: 2025 UIL State Softball Preview -- Lake Creek v. Hallsville (5A-D2)

Matthew Ogle
27 May, 2025

Can Lake Creek claim State Title No. 3 and complete their perfect season?

Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)

A new chapter in UIL Softball will be written Friday afternoon at Red & Charline McCombs Field in Austin, as Lake Creek and Hallsville square off for the 5A-Division II title, with the first pitch being set for 4:00 PM.

For Lake Creek, it’s no secret that this trip to the State Final is familiar territory.

Read More...Read Less
candyce carterchesney davisgracee brewerhallsvillehallsville bobcatshallsville high schoolhallsville high school softballhallsville softballhouston high school softballhouston high school sportskayla whatleylake creeklake creek high schoollake creek high school softballlake creek lionslake creek softballlindsey dubberlymadalyn davismontgomery isdnortheast texassara wigginstexas high school softballtexas high school softball playoffsuil softballuil softball playoffsuil stateuil state championshipuil state softballuil state tournamentvype houston high school sports

Whataburger Team of the Week: Barbers Hill SB punches ticket to State Final in a dominant display

Matthew Ogle
27 May, 2025

The Barbers Hill softball program left no doubt about its championship aspirations with a commanding 4-0 win over Smithson Valley in the UIL 5A-Division I State Semis last Thursday at Waller High School.

Earning recognition as the Whataburger Team of the Week, the Eagles were elevated by senior pitcher Hailey Nutter, whose performance was nothing short of spectacular.

Read More...Read Less
aaron fulleraybrie coronabarbers hillbarbers hill eaglesbarbers hill high schoolbarbers hill high school softballbarbers hill softballhailey nutterhouston high school softballhouston high school sportstexas high school softballtexas high school softball playoffsuil softballuil softball playoffsuil softball stateuil stateuil state championshipuil state softballuil state tournamentvype houston high school sportswhataburgerwhataburger team of the weekzoey hood
TRENDING
VYPE Spring Football Tour | The Klein Bearkats aka "The Mothership"

VYPE Spring Football Tour | The Klein Bearkats aka "The Mothership"

KNIGHT MOVES: Regents School of Austin Football plans for 2026 coaching change

KNIGHT MOVES: Regents School of Austin Football plans for 2026 coaching change

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/24/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/24/25

Whataburger Team of the Week: Kingwood Baseball on the precipice of history, following sweep against Memorial

Whataburger Team of the Week: Kingwood Baseball on the precipice of history, following sweep against Memorial

Men: AFHC Royals vs. Houston FC

Men: AFHC Royals vs. Houston FC

GAMES

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/24/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/24/25

Men: AFHC Royals vs. Houston FC

Men: AFHC Royals vs. Houston FC

KNIGHT MOVES: Regents School of Austin Football plans for 2026 coaching change

KNIGHT MOVES: Regents School of Austin Football plans for 2026 coaching change

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 5/23/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 5/23/25

7PM | NFHS - 6A D2 Baseball Reg. IV Final G3 (if nec.): Buda Johnson vs. Lake Travis

7PM | NFHS - 6A D2 Baseball Reg. IV Final G3 (if nec.): Buda Johnson vs. Lake Travis

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 5/22/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 5/22/25

7PM | NFHS - 3A D2 Baseball Region III Final G2: Thrall vs. Anderson-Shiro

7PM | NFHS - 3A D2 Baseball Region III Final G2: Thrall vs. Anderson-Shiro

1PM | NFHS - 5A D2 Baseball Region IV Final G2: Liberty Hill vs. Boerne Champion

1PM | NFHS - 5A D2 Baseball Region IV Final G2: Liberty Hill vs. Boerne Champion

6PM | NFHS - 2A D2 Softball State Semifinal G1: Malakoff Cross Roads vs. Shiner

6PM | NFHS - 2A D2 Softball State Semifinal G1: Malakoff Cross Roads vs. Shiner

11AM | NFHS - 3A D2 Softball State Semifinal G2: Lexington vs. Jourdanton

11AM | NFHS - 3A D2 Softball State Semifinal G2: Lexington vs. Jourdanton

7PM | NFHS - 3A D1 Softball State Semifinal 1-Game Playoff: Grandview vs. Bishop

1PM | NFHS - 6A D2 Baseball Reg. IV Final G3 (if nec.): Dripping Springs vs. PSJA

1PM | NFHS - 6A D2 Baseball Reg. IV Final G3 (if nec.): Dripping Springs vs. PSJA

2PM | NFHS - 5A D1 Baseball Reg, III Final G2: Anderson vs. Barbers Hill

2PM | NFHS - 5A D1 Baseball Reg, III Final G2: Anderson vs. Barbers Hill

VYPE Live Lineup - Wednesday 5/21/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Wednesday 5/21/25

7PM - POLL Juniors Championship G2: White Sox vs. Braves

7PM - POLL Juniors Championship G2: White Sox vs. Braves

Men: AFHC Royals vs. Hill Country Lobos

Men: AFHC Royals vs. Hill Country Lobos

7PM - Women: AFHC Royals vs. Challenge SC

7PM - Women: AFHC Royals vs. Challenge SC

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/17/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/17/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 5/16/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 5/16/25

5PM - POLL Juniors Loser’s Bracket Semifinal #2: Braves vs. Rays

5PM - POLL Juniors Loser’s Bracket Semifinal #2: Braves vs. Rays

Join the #VYPETEAM

Get up to date news from all over the country! 

FROM THE WEB
VYPE DFW 2022 Preseason Public School Softball Player of the Year Fan Poll presented Sun & Ski Sports

VYPE DFW 2022 Preseason Public School Softball Player of the Year Fan Poll presented Sun & Ski Sports

VYPE DFW Private School Marching Band of the Year Fan Poll presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors

VYPE DFW Private School Marching Band of the Year Fan Poll presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors

VYPEU: Photo Gallery Creek win vs Spring Woods

VYPEU: Photo Gallery Creek win vs Spring Woods

WELCOME TO VYPE INSIDER

WELCOME TO VYPE INSIDER

VYPE Houston Friday Night Lights Scoreboard (9.3.21): Atascocita ends Allen's 122-game home winning streak, Full Scoreboard

VYPE Houston Friday Night Lights Scoreboard (9.3.21): Atascocita ends Allen's 122-game home winning streak, Full Scoreboard

CONNECT WITH US
Connect With Us
Copyright Ⓒ VYPE - All rights reserved.
Privacy Policy - Terms and Conditions - Board Directory