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2020 VYPE Boys Cross Country Preview (Public School): Preseason Team, Runner Rankings
Jul 29, 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 Boys Cross Country.
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<strong><u>VYPE Preseason Boys XC Runner Top 30</u><br/>
<em><u>(</u>**These rankings were based on times from the 2019 UIL State Cross Country Meet**)</em></strong>
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1) Gavin Saacke, Katy Tompkins
<strong><em>(VYPE Preseason Runner of the Year)<br/>
</em></strong>2) Nicklaus Brawner, College Park<br/>
3) Christopher Daniels, Klein
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4) Noah Haileab, Pearland Dawson
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5) Gustavo Posada, Klein
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6) Randy Smith, Bridgeland
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7) Nahim Abdallah, Atascocita
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8) Hayden Eubank, Grand Oaks
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9) Chase Nutt, College Park
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10) Samuel Navarro III, Klein
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11) Matias Mononen, The Woodlands
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12) Dylan Sequeira, Magnolia
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13) Chance Gibson, The Woodlands
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14) Zane Gillan, Strake Jesuit
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15) Tyler Braden, Atascocita
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16) Brian Sewall, The Woodlands
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17) Ryan Gubbles, Strake Jesuit
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18) Michael Archie, Atascocita
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19) Alberto Campa, Dobie
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20) Ruben Rojas, Seven Lakes
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21) Sam Whitmarsh, Brazoswood
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22) Fernando Hernandez, Seven Lakes
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23) Ferdinand Hoven, Tompkins
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24) Miles Gillan, Strake Jesuit
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25) Ronan O'Donnell, Friendswood
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26) Ethan Boyd, Cinco Ranch
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27) Myles Jackson, Atascocita
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28) Noah Howard, Tompkins
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29) Bryan Mileski, Tomball
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30) Keaton Strait, Magnolia
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1) Klein
<p>Usually this spot is reserved for The Woodlands. They have earned that respect but Klein is loaded going into 2020. The Bearkats finished fourth overall last year but return their top three runners. Christopher Daniels leads the group. Daniels finished 12<sup>th</sup> overall last year with a time of 15:19.85. Behind him was Gustavo Posada (15:27.66) in 19<sup>th</sup> place and Samuel Navarro III (15:41.99), who finished 32<sup>nd</sup>. Another name to remember is Alfred Rios. This team could surprise some people and be a contender for a Top 3 finish at state come December. </p>2) Tomball
<p>Tomball is going to be a dangerous team in 2020. When you look at a team that finished 16<sup>th</sup> overall at state last year but brings back everyone, that excites you. The group is led by junior Bryan Mileski, who finished 52<sup>nd</sup> overall last year with a time of 16:23.35. He was followed by seniors Kevin White (16:36.52) and Muneer Suied (16:38.15). Other runners to watch include Riley Trent, Sam Carney, Wyatt Lehmann and Basheer Suied. This group will need some of the individuals to push up into at least the Top 25 to give this team a chance to finish in the Top 10. They have the runners back, now can the Cougars take 5A Cross Country by storm in 2020? </p>3) Katy Tompkins
<p>Katy Tompkins has a chance in 2020. Last year, the Falcons finished 11th overall at state. Led by senior Gavin Saacke, who finished fourth overall last year and is the VYPE Preseason Runner of the Year, this team has a lot of returners. Behind Saacke watch out for Ferdinand Hoven, who finished 71<sup>st</sup> overall last year. Then there are four juniors who got valuable experience at state a year ago. Noah Howard, Omar El Miloudi, Connor Augustine and Jackson Torti are a definite group to watch. Tompkins is really set up for success for the next two years and beyond. </p>4) Atascocita
<p>The Eagles are an interesting team. A 13<sup>th</sup> place finish last year at state as a team but they return everyone off that team besides one senior. Nahim Abdallah led the group with a 27<sup>th</sup> place finish (15:37.75) followed by Tyler Braden, who finished 50<sup>th</sup>. Then there is sophomore Michael Archie, junior Aidan Killian and seniors Myles Jackson and Blake Brock to worry about. This team has the pieces to be a Top 10 team. Now, can they collectively improve their times to make it a Top 5 finish or higher? </p>5) The Woodlands
<p>The Highlanders have some big names to replace. Spencer Cardinal and Ethan Hammer are gone to graduation. When you lose runners who finished first and third overall, respectively, last year, that's big shoes to fill. So, who steps up? When looking at who is returning, Matias Mononen could be the leader of the pack. He finished 35<sup>th</sup> last year with a time of 15:43.47. Joining him in the senior class will be Chance Gibson and Brian Sewall. The Woodlands always has some incoming freshman who is the next star, so don't be surprised if they make a run for the state crown again. </p>Other To Watch: Huffman
<p>The Huffman boys finished 15<sup>th</sup> overall at the UIL State Cross Country meet last year. The Falcons return four players off that team that qualified for state. The group of now-juniors is led by Zachary Kuta, who finished 70<sup>th</sup> overall last year with a time of 17:21.24. Just behind him was Logan Tinsley. Other runners to remember including Mason Purswell and Austin Tinsley. Having four runners back gives this squad some veteran savviness. </p>Other to Watch: Strake Jesuit
<p>Strake Jesuit is another interesting prospect. The Spartans finished 12<sup>th</sup> overall at state last year but do lose top runner Erick Lara, who took 41<sup>st</sup> overall. Zane Gillan is back after a 45<sup>th</sup>-place finish a year ago. Ryan Gubbles is another returner to watch along with Miles Gillan and Max Melton. Can they turn the Top 60 finishes into Top 25? </p>Other to Watch: Seven Lakes
<p>Seven Lakes finished in the Top 10 last year as a team, but that group was led by a trio of seniors Spencer Seale, Corbin Brescher, Carson Slater). So, who steps up in their spots? Ruben Rojas will be called upon. As a sophomore, Rojas finished 61<sup>st</sup> overall, while incoming seniors Fernando Hernandez and Javier Pineros will be leaned on as well. </p>
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2020 VYPE Girls Cross Country Preview (Public School): Preseason Team, Runner Rankings
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.