INSTANT REACTION: No Mercy From Sterling City
Cross Knittel, the game's offensive MVP, was electric for Sterling City, accounting for 311 total yards and five of his team's touchdowns.
The route wasn't without some challenges early on, though. May scored on its first play from scrimmage, a 67-yard run by Kaden Halk, to take an 8-0 lead.
Sterling City responded in two plays to tie the game and then forced a turnover on downs - the first of three in the first half - that resulted in another Sterling City score.
May countered, but from that point on, it was all Sterling City. Sterling City scored late in the first quarter to take the lead again and then proceeded to outscore may 40-8 in the second quarter.
The Sterling City defense forced a fumble at the goalline, intercepted a pass and forced two more turnover on downs all while scoring on all of its possessions.
The game was finished as Sterling City hit the 45-point mercy rule as it scored on the first play of the second half.
6A Winner Luke Lambert with 4A winner Judson Greer
UIL Cross Country Day 2 had Records Broken and Close Finishes for the State Titles!
Here are the individual girls Champions results:
2A: Kyla Kane (11) - Wellington High School with a time of 12:08- 2 mile
4A: Adele Clarke (11)- Celina High School with a time of 11:31- 2 mile
6A: Brynn Brown (12) - Denton Guyer with a time of 16:25- 5K
Brown actually broke the state record that was last beaten in 2018. The time to beat was 16:38 and Brown beat it by 13 seconds!
Adele Clarke keeping the lead against runner up Calhoun
Boys Champion Individual Results from day 2:
2A: Henry Fierro (12) - Poolville High School with a time of 15:57- 5K
4A: Judson Greer (12) - Melissa High School with a time of 14:51- 5K
6A: Luke Lambert (12)- Wylie High School with a time of 16:25- 5K
Greer took a commanding lead through the entire 4A race, ultimately earning himself his 3rd State Championship title! You can find Greer with the University of North Carolina team next fall!
All of the racers left it out all on the course today, and it was an exciting day for Cross Country!