Shelby County Athletes Shine at State Cross Country Meet

November 11, 2026 - Several athletes from Shelby County competed at the UIL cross country state championships in Round Rock November 6-7, 2026. 

Timpson Junior, Madison Grigsby placed 3rd in the 2A Girls 2M with a 11:52.2 time, less than 6 seconds from 1st place. 

Tenaha Junior, David Loredo placed 98th in the 2A Boys 5K with a 18:50.1 time. 

The Center Roughriders Boy’s team placed 14th overall. Individual times and places below: 

Christopher Gomez - 33 - 17:06.8
Osvaldo Reyes - 48 - 17:25.5
Luis Mendoza - 62 - 17:53.4
Jonathan Gomez - 70 - 18:02.0
Edgar Caraveo - 73 - 18:07.6
Manuel Ordaz - 106 - 19:37.0
Guadalupe Bustosf - 108 - 19:54.7

A big congratulations to Madison for medaling and all runners for representing Shelby County!