On Thursday, September 19, our JV team competed at the Lewisville Rick Neill Memorial Invitational. The runners took on a flat course that circled a scenic lake, but the true challenge came from the heat and tough concrete terrain. Despite these conditions, our athletes stayed focused and gave outstanding performances. Here are some of the top results from both the male and female runners, showing their grit and determination on race day.
Individual and Team Highlights
Top Performers for the Male Runners
Varsity JV Boys (1st out of 6 Teams):
- Arya Khanna finished 7th - 18:04.36
- Farhan Mohammed finished 9th - 18:05.77
- Noah Law finished 17th - 18:47.84
Coach Wren remarked:
We took the majority of our JV runners to the Lewisville Meet. Arya Khanna and Farhan Mohammed led the way for the boys, and I’m proud of how hard they competed. They were running against top competition and pulled out a solid win for the team.
JV Boys (4th out of 8 Teams):
- Christian Todd finished 8th - 18:37.25
- Lukas Stumm finished 12th - 18:50.03
- Allan Ramirez finished 20th - 19:11.04
Coach Wren’s thoughts:
Our JV Boys finished 4th overall. Christian Todd, Lukas Stumm, and Allan Ramirez were top finishers. I love the development of our younger runners, and they are really starting to hit their stride as the season progresses.
Top Performers for the Female Runners
Varsity JV Girls:
- Ishitha Mallidi finished 13th - 22:59.44
- Vanini Agarwal finished 15th - 23:05.39
- Carolina Saenz finished 16th - 23:06.46
Coach Wren shared:
We didn’t run enough girls to qualify as a team, but I was excited to see Ishitha Mallidi and Vanini Agarwal lead the way. These girls continue to improve week by week, and I’m really happy with their progress.
JV Girls (4th out of 9 Teams):
- Kriti Chalgeri finished 15th - 24:40.89
- Daniela Mazzini finished 16th - 24:45.32
- Lojayna Ahmed finished 26th - 25:42.74
Coach Wren commented:
Our JV Girls finished 4th overall. Kriti Chalgeri and Daniela Mazzini were top performers, and the entire team continues to get better each week. I’m proud of how they’re developing.
Coach Wren’s Final Remarks
We will continue our season at the Jesuit Classic this Saturday at the Prestonwood Polo Club in Oak Point. I’m excited to see how both our JV and Varsity runners perform as we build on the momentum from these recent meets.
Looking Ahead
As the season progresses, our JV runners continue building on their strong performances, while our Varsity team prepares for the Hoka/McNeil Invitational in Round Rock on Saturday, September 21. This meet is a key opportunity for the Varsity squad to compete on the state course and gain valuable experience ahead of the championship. With each race, our athletes are growing stronger and more focused on their goals. The hard work they’re putting in now will surely pay off as the season advances. Until next time, we will continue to push forward.
Contact Information
For more details or to support the team, please contact:
Patricia Chi
Email: chi.patricia@gmail.com
Phone: (469) 831-3709