On Saturday, August 24, Coppell High School’s Cross Country teams made their exciting relay debut at the legendary Greenhill/Luke’s Locker 6-Mile Relay! In a thrilling team format, runners broke into groups of four, each tackling 1.5 miles of a challenging course filled with haybales and hills. With teamwork, determination, and incredible team spirit on full display, Coppell’s athletes faced tough competition and strengthened their bonds, celebrating every step of the way. The joy and energy were undeniable as the team came together for this unforgettable cross-country event.
Coach Wren remarked, “This meet was definitely different from the others we’ll attend this year. I wanted to give the kids a unique experience and a meet they could really enjoy. Each runner ran 1.5 miles instead of a 5k, but the course provided a great challenge. Despite missing several runners due to the SAT, those who competed performed very well.”
Individual and Team Highlights
Varsity Boys:
The team of Srivanth Rudrangi, Tanish Neelapu, Grant O’Neal, and Rohit Kalpathy finished 5th overall with a time of 31:45.62, each runner completing their 1.5-mile leg with impressive times.
Coach Wren added, “We were missing a few varsity runners, but I was pleased with how the team of Grant, Rohit, Srivanth, and Tanish ran. The other varsity team, consisting of sophomores and freshmen—Diego Morales, Sam Meier, Arya Khanna, and Itsuki Pena—competed well against older runners.”
Varsity Girls:
The team of Rachel Arrington, Mallory Sherrer, Annie Reeder, and Maya Easterwood finished 6th overall with a time of 38:48.54, competing against more than 35 teams.
Maya and Mallory had the top times for the girls, praised Coach Wren. “The varsity team just missed out on taking home a trophy. Rachel, Mallory, Annie, and Maya all ran well, and I’m proud of their efforts.”
JV Boys:
Both JV Boys A and JV Boys B teams dominated the competition, each taking 1st place overall in their respective divisions.
- JV Boys Team A: Rodrick Abrego, Myles Metrano, Aiden George, and Jose Murillo finished 1st overall with a time of 34:29.40 in the JV A division.
- JV Boys Team B: Farhan Mohammed, Christian Todd, Noah Law, and Hugh Harris also claimed 1st place, clocking a time of 36:16.52 in the JV B division.
Coach Wren praised the teams’ performances: “The team of Jose, Rodrick, Aiden, and Myles finished first in the JV A division, and they all ran exceptionally well. The team of Noah, Hugh, Christian, and Farhan won the JV B division. Winning both JV Boys’ divisions was the highlight of the meet.”
JV Girls:
The team of Shreya Shah, Rhea Bala, Delanee Mullen, and Ava Garcia finished 4th overall with a time of 44:04.65.
Coach Wren remarked, “Ava, Rhea, Shreya, and Delanee competed hard and earned some hardware for their 4th place finish. Ava Garcia really stood out, running the best time among the JV Girls.”
Looking Ahead
Coach Wren concluded: “The timing of this meet is perfect because it comes the week before an extremely important race at North Lakes Park in Denton, where the District Meet will be held in October. I’m really looking forward to seeing how our kids run on the district course against some of the top teams in the state. I have confidence that with a strong week of practice, they’ll perform well next Saturday at the Marcus Coach T Invitational.”
Our team came together for a strong relay debut, showing determination and teamwork on this tough course. Most importantly, they demonstrated incredible bonding and strategy. Until next time, we'll keep pushing forward!
Contact Information
For more details or to support the team, please contact:
Patricia Chi
Email: chi.patricia@gmail.com
Phone: (469) 831-3709