Miller Grove takes first in all divisions

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  • Miller Grove members of the first place cross country team in district are (from left) Jorja Bessonett, Lauren Bullard, Kyli Melton, Jolee Fox and Kylee Saldana. Bessonett was the district individual champion with a time of 11:56 for first place honors. The Miller Grove teams advance to regional which will be held in Dallas on Oct. 28. The team is hoping for a return to state which is set for Nov. 9 in Round Rock. Staff photos by Taylor Nye
    Miller Grove members of the first place cross country team in district are (from left) Jorja Bessonett, Lauren Bullard, Kyli Melton, Jolee Fox and Kylee Saldana. Bessonett was the district individual champion with a time of 11:56 for first place honors. The Miller Grove teams advance to regional which will be held in Dallas on Oct. 28. The team is hoping for a return to state which is set for Nov. 9 in Round Rock. Staff photos by Taylor Nye
  • District champions in cross country are members of the Miller Grove team, (from left) Lexton Sly, Anthony Lester, Riley Hasten, Tanner Hensley, Lance Davis, Isaiah Billingsley and Kobe Robertson. Billingsley was the district champion, taking first with a time of 15:05. The team won first and will also advance to regional with the Hornets taking places first through seventh to sweep action. Miller Grove won all divisions at the district meet held Wednesday at MGHS.
    District champions in cross country are members of the Miller Grove team, (from left) Lexton Sly, Anthony Lester, Riley Hasten, Tanner Hensley, Lance Davis, Isaiah Billingsley and Kobe Robertson. Billingsley was the district champion, taking first with a time of 15:05. The team won first and will also advance to regional with the Hornets taking places first through seventh to sweep action. Miller Grove won all divisions at the district meet held Wednesday at MGHS.
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MILLER GROVE - State cross country power Miller Grove swept all events in District 23-A action held Wednesday, Oct.16.

The event, conducted at Centennial Park in Commerce, belonged to the host school.

“Last year we missed state by one footstep. Winning district, that’s great and everything, but that’s not our goal. That’s why I don’t allow celebrating and acting cute and everything. You can celebrate when you actually win,” said Gary Billingsley, Miller Grove athletic director.

Following are places, names and times from competition. Miller Grove won every division.

“These kids train really hard and you’ll see them out there for hours. We don’t have at track, so it’s either going to other schools or just running out there in the terrain,” said Jamie Fox, elementary school principal and mother of Jolee Fox.

Miller Grove will advance to the regional meet Oct. 28 at the Jesse Owens Complex in Dallas; the state meet is Nov. 9 at the Old Settlers Park in Round Rock.

VARSITY BOYS

• 1. Isaiah Billingsley, 15:05;

• 2. Kobe Robertson, 15;26;

• 3. Lance Davis, 16:15;

• 4. Riley Hasten, 16:25;

• 5. Lexton Sly, 16;56;

• 6. Anthony Lester, 17:19; and

• 7. Tanner Hensley, 17:23.

VARSITY GIRLS

Miller Grove won the team title and, Yantis took seventh individually.

• 1. Jorja Bessonett, 11:56;

• 2. Kyli Melton, 12:58;

• 3. Jolee Fox, 13:03;

• 5. Kylee Saldana, 13:46;

• 6. Lauren Bullard, 13:49; and

• 7. Bryleigh Hurley, Yantis, 14:04.

JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS

• 1. Bradley Nordin,18:02;

• 2. Kavan Smith, 19:23:

• 3. Rolando Massey, 19:41;

• 4. Jagger Jordan, 22:56; and

• 5. Braden Lennon, 23:07.

JUNIOR HIGH BOYS

Miller Grove was first, Yantis was third

• 1. Ryker Halvala, Miller Grove, 12:16;

• 3. Heaven Villesfuerte, Yantis, 13:05;

• 4. Dallas Bouring, Yantis, 13:07;

• 5. Drew Lester, Miller Grove, 13:10;

• 7. Harville Brant, Yantis, 13:30;

• 9. Brayden Dolph, Miller Grove, 13:38;

• 11. Allesandro Alvarez, Miller Grove, 13:46;

• 13. Turner Hathcoat, Yantis, 14:03;

• 14. Jayden Allege, Miller Grove, 14:32:

• 16. Landon Strickland, Miller Grove, 14:33;

• 17. Alex Lopez, Yantis, 14:34;

• 19. Eastin Christian, Miller Grove, 14;44;

• 20. Rowdy Bouring, Yantis, 15:03;

• 21. James Davis, Miller Grove, 15:26;

• 25. George Back, Miller Grove, 15:44; and

• 29. Alex Macias, Yantis, 16:36.

JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS

Miller Grove was first, Yantis was third.

• 1. Jamilyn Hensley, Miller Grove, 13:46;

• 3. Alaina Serrano, Miller Grove, 14:41;

• 4. Allissa Sallee, Miller Grove, 14;47;

• 6. Celeste Robertson, Miller Grove, 15:37;

• 7. Jaci Roberson, Miller Grove, 15:39;

• 9. Annalisa Culbertson, Miller Grove, 15:55;

• 10. Hannah Nalis, Miller Grove, 15:59;

• 11. Paige Neidhart, Miller Grove, 16:44;

• 15. McKinley Stanton, Miller Grove, 17:25;

• 17. Adysen Bush, Yantis, 17:45;

• 27. Aly Byrson, Yantis, 20:38;

• 28. Fannie Ragan, Yantis, 20:39;

• 30. Bania Hernandez, Yantis, 21:22;

• 31. Lupe Camacho, Yantis, 21:34; and

• 32. Juana Camacho, Yantis, 22:06.