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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.

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OILER PRIDE: Pearland Looking To Make It Back To State

Matthew Ogle
14 Mar, 2025

After reaching the State Tournament for the second consecutive year – and the seventh time overall – the Pearland Oilers fell just short of claiming their first title since 1980, losing 4-1 to Tomball in Round Rock last spring. With valuable experience gained, this year is about seizing that opportunity.

Coach David Rogers enters his sixth year at the helm, relying on a talented core to reach their goal. Texas A&M-commit Nico Partida is back for his final year in the high school spotlight, after earning District 23-6A MVP and UIL-6A All-Tournament honors a year ago. In addition to his impeccable play on defense and at-bat (.414 BA, 7 HR, 41 RBI), Partida can just as easily make an impact when pitching (5-0), alongside junior Grant Shepherd.

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THE BOBCATS: Cy Fair Coming Off 2024 Regional Final Appearance

Matthew Ogle
14 Mar, 2025

Under the guidance of eighth-year head coach Billy Hardin (197 wins), the Cy-Fair Bobcats are coming off a strong 2024 campaign, highlighted by a District 17-6A title and an impressive run to the Regional Final for the first time since 2018.

The Bobcats’ postseason push was halted by eventual State Finalist Pearland in a tight Game 3, further highlighting the team’s growing reputation as a serious contender.

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THE MUSTANGS: Memorial Loaded Roster Ready For State Run

Matthew Ogle
14 Mar, 2025

While their 26-14-2 record last season showcases a strong campaign, Memorial’s true potential was revealed in the playoffs. Advancing four rounds deep into the 2024 postseason, the Jeremy York-led Mustangs reached heights that no previous team in recent memory had attained.

What makes this even more exciting is the fact that the majority of the roster from that playoff run returns for the upcoming season. Key contributors will include first-team, all-district selections Will Van Wie (Houston commit), Jake Earnest (Baylor commit), and Jackson Castillo (Sr. DH/C), all of whom will play pivotal roles in the batting order.

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