DRAGON XC/TRACK & FIELD

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Round Rock High School Boys XC/Track & Field teams is to offer every student-athlete the opportunity to better themselves physically, mentally and socially. We strive for every participating member of the team understand that they are to be a student first, and foremost. In addition to education we want our athletes to learn how to become leaders on and off of the field, and excel on the field of competition. Our athletes will embody the core values of academic achievement, accountability, respect, integrity and sportsmanship. We want our student-athletes to enjoy the process of self-improvement through hard work, dedication and commitment to the program. "The body, like anything else, responds to stress. You can't put it under stress in a big competition and expect it to respond unless you have put it in stress in training.

2026 XC Meet Results

Week 1: Liberty Hill Legacy Ranch Twilight Meet

Round Rock Boys Sweep Legacy Ranch XC Meet

The Round Rock Dragons opened the 2026 cross country season with an impressive performance at the Legacy Hill Friday Night Lights XC Meet at Legacy Ranch High School on August 14, capturing championships in both the Varsity and JV Boys 2-mile races.

The Varsity Boys dominated the front of the field, placing five runners among the first 12 finishers and scoring just 37 points. Senior Devansh Garg led the Dragons with a runner-up finish in 10:28.24. He was followed by Anthony Dumpit, 6th in 10:45.42; Henry Lynn, 8th in 10:48.70; Cameron Pav, 9th in 10:51.82; and Jackson Sanchez, 12th in 10:53.69. Gavin Shalem added another strong performance, finishing 13th in 10:56.68. Round Rock placed six runners in the top 13, demonstrating excellent early-season depth.

The JV Boys were even more dominant, recording a perfect 15-point team score by sweeping the first five places. Aryan Vavadiya won the JV race in 11:17.64, followed by David House in 11:20.36, Miles McDonald in 11:25.39, Oliver Veselic in 11:40.00 and Noah Hill in 11:45.29. Round Rock actually claimed the first eight JV positions, with Ryan McGowan, Jayden Gomez and Ishan Ved completing the sweep.

The meet provided an outstanding start to the season for the Dragons. With both the varsity and JV squads showing tremendous depth, Round Rock left Legacy Ranch with two team championships and a strong foundation for the championship season ahead.

Week: 2 Vista Ridge Invitational Results

Round Rock Boys Deliver Strong Showing at Vista Ridge Invitational

CEDAR PARK, Texas — The Round Rock High School boys cross country program turned in another strong early-season performance at the Vista Ridge Cross Country Invitational on August 21, highlighted by team championships and impressive depth throughout the Varsity Gold, Varsity Silver and Junior Varsity divisions.

The Dragons were especially dominant at the front of the Varsity Gold 5K. Senior Andrew Esparza captured the individual championship in 15:35, while junior Leo Brasil finished runner-up in 15:44, giving Round Rock the first two finishers across the line. Esparza and Brasil were followed by a deep group of Dragons that helped secure the varsity team championship.

Varsity Gold — Round Rock Top Five

Andrew Esparza — 15:35 — 1st overall

Leo Brasil — 15:44 — 2nd overall

Jackson Sanchez — 16:17

Cameron Pav — 16:19

Ezekiel “Zeke” Guerra — 16:36

The performance showed the strength of Round Rock’s front five, with only about a minute separating the Dragons’ first and fifth runners. Esparza and Brasil gave Round Rock an immediate advantage at the front, while Sanchez, Pav and Guerra provided the depth needed to complete the scoring lineup. The 16:17, 16:19 and 16:36 performances are also reflected in subsequent 2026 entry data using Vista Ridge performances as season marks.

Varsity Silver — Round Rock Top Five

Round Rock’s second varsity group also produced a strong showing, demonstrating the depth of the program beyond its Gold squad.

Gavin Shalem — 17:09

Henry Lynn — 17:23

Anthony “AJ” Dumpit — 17:25

Jayden Gomez — 17:56

Aryan Vavadiya — 17:56

The Silver group gave the Dragons another competitive lineup. Shalem led the group just over 17 minutes, followed closely by Lynn and Dumpit. Gomez and Vavadiya completed a top five separated by less than 50 seconds.
Those performances were consistent with the progress already shown earlier in the season. At the Legacy Hill two-mile race, Dumpit ran 10:45, Lynn 10:48, Sanchez 10:53, and Shalem 10:56, showing the depth that carried into Vista Ridge.

Junior Varsity — Round Rock Top Five

The Dragons’ depth was perhaps most evident in the Junior Varsity division, where Round Rock again competed for the front positions and ultimately captured the JV team championship.

Round Rock’s leading JV performances included:

Rowan Adams — 19:04

Joshua Samuel — 19:04

Ewan McEwen — 19:39

Arnav Dhar — 19:44

Ethan Lin — 19:45

The JV group packed its scoring runners tightly together, another positive sign for the future of the program. Subsequent Westlake entry information lists Adams at 19:04.50, Samuel at 19:04.70, McEwen at 19:39, Dhar at 19:44, and Lin at 19:45 in the 5,000 meters.

Depth Defines the Dragons

Round Rock left Vista Ridge with championships at both the Varsity and JV levels, but the larger story was the depth displayed across all three boys divisions.
At the front, Esparza and Brasil provided an elite 1-2 combination. Behind them, Sanchez, Pav and Guerra strengthened the Gold scoring group. The Silver team placed another group of Dragons in the 17-minute range, while the JV squad demonstrated that the program continues to develop runners capable of moving into future varsity roles.
The overall performance gave Round Rock another important early-season benchmark and showed that the Dragons possess both the front-running talent and roster depth necessary to compete as the season progresses toward the district, regional and state championship meets.

Week 3: Westlake Chap Invite

Round Rock Boys Compete Strong at Westlake Chaparral Invitational

The Round Rock boys cross country team turned in a strong performance at the Westlake Chaparral Invitational, competing against a deep field from across Central Texas.

Varsity Boys:

The Dragons placed five runners among the top 31 finishers in the varsity 5K, demonstrating solid depth throughout the scoring lineup.
Senior Devansh Garg led Round Rock with an outstanding 7th-place finish in 16:30.44. Junior Gavin Shalem followed in 19th place at 16:50.60, giving the Dragons two runners inside the top 20.
Miles McDonald continued the strong performance, finishing 24th in 17:02.14, followed closely by Jake Marshall, who placed 29th in 17:09.09, and Zeke Guerra, who completed the scoring group in 31st at 17:11.21.
Round Rock's depth extended well beyond its first five. Ian Rockey finished 32nd in 17:11.65, Cameron Pav was 33rd in 17:14.06, and Henry Lynn placed 34th in 17:15.37. The Dragons placed eight runners among the first 34 finishers, with only 45 seconds separating their No. 1 and No. 8 runners.
That tight grouping was one of the most encouraging parts of the race and showed the developing depth of the Round Rock varsity lineup.

JV Boys:

Round Rock also produced an impressive showing in the JV two-mile race, placing several runners near the front of a very large field.
Freshman Josiah Preston-Lakis led the Dragons with a strong 7th-place finish in 11:42.95. Senior Jacob Gomez followed in 13th place with an 11:54.59, giving Round Rock two runners inside the top 15.
The Dragons then packed three more scorers closely together. Ethan Lin finished 20th in 12:07.37, Brendan Horvath was 21st in 12:07.58, and Ishan Ved finished 31st in 12:14.46. Miles Bristow was just behind in 32nd at 12:14.81, while Josh Samuel finished 34th in 12:16.24.
Round Rock's JV depth was particularly impressive. Behind the scoring five, the Dragons continued to place runners throughout the front half of the field, including Ewan McEwen (39th), Luke Amensisa (45th), Reese Epp (47th), Arnov Dahr (48th), Fino Palacios (53rd), Rowan Adams (57th), and Ryan McGowan (66th).

Overall:

The Westlake meet provided another positive step for the Round Rock boys. The varsity demonstrated a strong and compact group behind Garg, while the JV squad showed that the program has considerable depth developing behind the varsity lineup.
With eight varsity runners finishing within 45 seconds of one another and a large number of JV athletes competing near the front of their race, the results showed that Round Rock is continuing to build the depth necessary for success later in the championship season.

Week 4: Marcus Coach T Invitational

ROUND ROCK DRAGONS CROSS COUNTRY

COACH T-MARCUS INVITATIONAL | DENTON, TEXAS | SEPTEMBER 5, 2026

DRAGONS MAKE A STATEMENT AT COACH T INVITATIONAL

By RRHS Athletics Staff

September 8, 2026

Esparza captures Elite Boys championship as Round Rock continues strong start to the 2026 cross country season

DENTON, Texas — Round Rock High School turned in another impressive early-season performance Saturday at the Coach T-Marcus Invitational, competing against many of the strongest cross country programs and individual runners in Texas.

The Dragons traveled to North Lakes Park in Denton for one of the state’s premier early-season meets and responded with a performance that demonstrated both elite front-end talent and continued development throughout the varsity lineup.

At the front of the field, Andrew Esparza delivered the headline performance for Round Rock, winning the Elite Boys 5K championship in 14:30.

Esparza’s victory produced the top performance in Texas at the time and placed him among the leading high school runners in the country during the opening weeks of the season. His win came against a deep and talented field assembled from programs across the state.

Round Rock’s success, however, extended beyond the individual championship.

Leo Brasil continued his strong season with a 15:10 performance, while Zachary Stevens finished in 15:22. Devansh Garg added a 15:59, and Gavin Shalem completed the Dragons’ scoring group with a 16:35.

Together, the performances gave Round Rock another opportunity to evaluate its varsity depth against championship-level competition.

“The Dragons continue to show that they have the front-end talent and developing depth necessary to compete with the best teams in Texas.”

The Coach T Invitational annually serves as an important measuring point for many of the state’s top cross country programs. With teams traveling from across Texas to compete in Denton, the meet provides athletes with an early look at the type of competition they may encounter later in the postseason.

For Round Rock, Saturday’s race was another step in a season focused on steady improvement.

Esparza’s individual championship provided the most visible result, but the performances behind him were equally important to the Dragons’ long-term goals. Pack development, consistency and reducing the gap between scoring runners will become increasingly important as Round Rock moves toward the district and regional championships.

The Dragons have continued to improve throughout the opening weeks of the season while competing against increasingly stronger fields. The Coach T meet provided another opportunity to race under pressure and gain experience against some of the state’s premier programs.

Rather than viewing the Denton performance as a finished product, Round Rock will use the results as another benchmark in its preparation for the championship portion of the season.

The Dragons return to competition Saturday, September 12, at the Cedar Park Invitational.

COACH T — ROUND ROCK RESULTS

Athlete Performance

Andrew Esparza 14:30 — Elite Boys Champion

Leo Brasil 15:10

Zachary Stevens 15:22

Devansh Garg 15:59

Gavin Shalem 16:35

UP NEXT:

Cedar Park Invitational

Saturday, September 12

Week 4: Long Creek XC Invitational

ROUND ROCK BOYS XC — LONG CREEK INVITATIONAL

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — September 4, 2026

The Round Rock boys cross country program turned in another strong team performance at the Long Creek Invitational, highlighted by a JV team championship and a sixth-place varsity finish in a competitive 5A/6A field.

Varsity Boys

Round Rock finished 6th overall with 160 points in the 18-team 5A/6A division. Northside Sotomayor won the team championship with 63 points, followed by Schertz Clemens and Eagle Pass.

Senior Jackson Sanchez led the Dragons, finishing 17th overall in 17:03.83. Anthony Dumpit followed in 23rd at 17:13.42, while Aryan Vavadiya finished 36th in 17:40.12 and Blake Mickelson placed 42nd in 17:45.68. Simon Baldwin completed Round Rock's top five with a time of 18:01.80.

Oliver Veselic crossed immediately behind Baldwin in 18:01.98, and David House finished in 18:17.12, giving the Dragons additional depth.

JV Boys — MEET CHAMPIONS

The Round Rock JV boys delivered the team's biggest result of the day, winning the Long Creek Invitational JV Championship with 47 points. The Dragons defeated both New Braunfels and Schertz Clemens, who tied for second with 83 points, in a field of 22 scoring teams.

Round Rock placed five runners among the first 14 finishers, demonstrating outstanding pack strength.

Ethan Lin led the Dragons with a 3rd-place finish in 18:23.89. Freshmen Josiah Preston-Lakis and Jacob Gomez followed in 8th and 9th, running 18:46.46 and 18:54.35. Brendan Horvath placed 13th in 18:59.14, while Peter Hanlon completed the scoring five in 14th at 19:07.43. Ewan McEwen was right behind in 15th with a 19:08.45.

The JV victory was built around excellent pack running. Round Rock's five scorers crossed within just 43.54 seconds of one another, and six Dragons finished among the top 15.

The Long Creek results continued to demonstrate the depth of the Round Rock boys program. While the varsity gained valuable experience against a strong field, the JV championship showed that a large group of Dragons is continuing to develop and compete for positions as the season moves toward the championship portion of the schedule.

JV TEAM CHAMPIONS — 47 POINTS

Varsity — 6th Place, 160 Points

Week 5: Cedar Park Invite

ROUND ROCK DRAGONS XC

ROUND ROCK HIGH SCHOOL | CROSS COUNTRY

DRAGONS SWEEP CEDAR PARK INVITATIONAL

Leo Brasil Captures Individual Championship as Round Rock Wins Both Varsity and JV Team Titles

By RRHS Athletics Staff | September 13, 2026

CEDAR PARK, Texas — The Round Rock High School boys cross country program delivered another impressive display of depth Saturday morning, sweeping both the Varsity and Junior Varsity team championships at the 2026 Cedar Park XC Invitational.

Competing against a strong field of Central Texas programs, the Dragons placed five runners among the first 17 finishers in the varsity race and an impressive five runners among the first nine in the JV race.

The performance provided another indication that Round Rock's strength extends well beyond the front of its varsity lineup as the Dragons move closer to the championship portion of the season.

BRASIL LEADS VARSITY TO TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

Junior Leo Brasil gave Round Rock the individual victory, crossing the finish line in 15:37 to capture the Cedar Park Invitational championship. Brasil battled San Antonio Antonian senior John Boland through the front of the race before earning the victory. Both were credited with 15:37 performances in the official results.

Behind Brasil, Round Rock packed four more scoring runners between 16:43 and 17:02.

Senior Zeke Guerra finished 11th in 16:43, followed immediately by junior Gavin Shalem, who placed 12th in 16:46.

Junior Anthony Dumpit continued the Round Rock surge with a 13th-place finish in 16:52, giving the Dragons four runners among the first 13.

Senior Jackson Sanchez completed Round Rock's five-man scoring group, finishing 17th in 17:02.

The result gave Round Rock a five-man scoring spread of only 1 minute, 25 seconds, with runners two through five separated by just 19 seconds.

The Dragons accumulated approximately 54 points, finishing ahead of Georgetown East View and a deep large-school field that included Cedar Park, Vista Ridge, Leander, Antonian, Cibolo Steele, Hendrickson, Mission, Vandegrift and others.

Round Rock's varsity victory was particularly impressive because the Cedar Park lineup did not include several athletes who have occupied positions near the front of the Dragons' lineup earlier this season.

The result once again demonstrated the depth that has become one of Round Rock's greatest strengths in 2026.

VARSITY DEPTH CONTINUES

The Dragons did not stop with their five scoring runners.

Sophomore Jake Marshall placed 19th overall in 17:04, finishing just two seconds behind Round Rock's fifth scorer.

Junior Henry Lynn crossed in 17:22 for 28th place, while senior Ian Rockey finished 37th in 17:39.

Sophomore William “Charlie” Blanchette finished in 17:54, and senior Cameron Pav crossed in 17:58.

The performance gave Round Rock 10 runners under 18 minutes, another important sign of the program's depth entering the second half of the season.

ROUND ROCK VARSITY RESULTS

1. Leo Brasil — 15:37 — 1st

2. Zeke Guerra — 16:43 — 11th

3. Gavin Shalem — 16:46 — 12th

4. Anthony Dumpit — 16:52 — 13th

5. Jackson Sanchez — 17:02 — 17th

Jake Marshall — 17:04 — 19th

Henry Lynn — 17:22 — 28th

Ian Rockey — 17:39 — 37th

William Blanchette — 17:54 — 48th

Cameron Pav — 17:58 — 52nd

Round Rock's top five averaged approximately 16:36 for 5K.

The ability to place four runners between 16:43 and 17:02 behind the individual champion gave Round Rock the type of compact scoring group that becomes increasingly important in championship racing.

JV DRAGONS DOMINATE

If the varsity performance demonstrated Round Rock's strength, the Junior Varsity race demonstrated just how deep the program has become.

Round Rock placed five runners in the top nine, including four of the first seven finishers, to capture the JV team championship.

Junior Blake Mickelsen led the Dragons with an outstanding third-place finish in 17:59.

Senior Simon Baldwin was right behind him, finishing fourth in 18:01, while junior Oliver Veselic also recorded 18:01 to take fifth.

The Dragons then added freshman Liam Nicholson, who finished seventh in 18:21, followed by freshman Ethan Lin, ninth in 18:26.

That gave Round Rock scoring places of 3-4-5-7-9, producing approximately 28 team points. Georgetown East View was the closest challenger with a scoring group of 2-6-8-22-24, leaving Round Rock with a substantial advantage.

Even more impressive was the Dragons' scoring compression. Only 27 seconds separated Round Rock's first and fifth JV runners, while the group's five-runner average was approximately 18:10.

WAVE OF MAROON FOLLOWS

Round Rock's depth continued well beyond its first five. Sophomore David House placed 13th in 18:41, freshman Peter Hanlon followed in 14th at 18:44, and senior Jayden Gomez finished 15th in 18:52.

Senior Ishan Ved was 16th in 18:54, senior Noah Hill finished 17th in 18:56, and freshman Brendan Horvath was 18th in 18:57.

Freshman Arnov Dahr then crossed 19th in 19:10.

That meant Round Rock placed an extraordinary 12 runners among the first 19 finishers in the JV race.

The Dragons also had 13 runners among the first 23 when freshman Ewan McEwen finished in 19:18.

ROUND ROCK JV LEADERS

Blake Mickelsen — 17:59 — 3rd

Simon Baldwin — 18:01 — 4th

Oliver Veselic — 18:01 — 5th

Liam Nicholson — 18:21 — 7th

Ethan Lin — 18:26 — 9th

David House — 18:41 — 13th

Peter Hanlon — 18:44 — 14th

Jayden Gomez — 18:52 — 15th

Ishan Ved — 18:54 — 16th

Noah Hill — 18:56 — 17th

Brendan Horvath — 18:57 — 18th

Arnov Dahr — 19:10 — 19th

Ewan McEwen — 19:18 — 23rd

Josiah Preston-Lakis — 19:27 — 25th

Josh Samuel — 19:43 — 33rd

Jacob Gomez — 19:53 — 36th

Ryan McGowan — 19:57 — 39th

Reese Epp — 19:58 — 40th

The strength of the JV performance gives Round Rock something every championship-level program wants — competition for positions.

Athletes throughout the lineup continue to push for opportunities, and Saturday's results showed that the Dragons have numerous runners capable of contributing at a high level.

ROUND ROCK HIGHLIGHTS

VARSITY TEAM CHAMPIONS — ROUND ROCK
JV TEAM CHAMPIONS — ROUND ROCK
Leo Brasil — Varsity Individual Champion — 15:37.
Five varsity runners in the top 17
Five JV runners in the top nine
12 Round Rock JV runners in the top 19
10 varsity runners under 18:00
Varsity Top-5 Average — approximately 16:36
JV Top-5 Average — approximately 18:10
JV 1–5 Spread — only 27 seconds

BUILDING TOWARD CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON

Round Rock has made a point of racing against quality competition throughout the 2026 season.
Cedar Park represented another important step.
The varsity Dragons showed they could win with a tightly packed scoring group behind an individual champion. The JV Dragons showed that the depth of the program extends far beyond seven varsity positions.
That combination — front-running ability, scoring compression and program depth — becomes increasingly important as the Dragons approach October.
Every position will matter.
Every runner will matter.
And with championship season approaching, Round Rock continues to develop options throughout its lineup.
The Cedar Park Invitational was another strong performance, but the Dragons' larger goals remain ahead.

Week 6: McNeil Hoka Invitational

Round Rock Boys Strong Across Gold, Silver and JVB Divisions at HOKA McNeil

ROUND ROCK, Texas — September 19, 2026 — The Round Rock boys cross country team turned in a strong day across the Gold, Silver and Junior Varsity Boys divisions at the 2026 HOKA McNeil Invitational at Old Settlers Park.

Gold Division — 2nd Place, 130 points
Senior Andrew Esparza led the Dragons with an outstanding performance, capturing the Gold Division individual championship in 14:56.6. Round Rock finished second overall with 130 points against one of the strongest fields in Texas.
Silver Division — 7th Place, 294 points
Round Rock placed seventh in the Silver Division with 294 points. The Silver squad provided another competitive varsity-level performance and demonstrated the depth of the Dragon program as the postseason approaches.

Junior Varsity Boys Division

Round Rock also competed in the 5A–6A Junior Varsity Boys race, giving another large group of Dragons valuable experience on the Old Settlers Park state championship course. The JVB performance added to a productive day for the program across all three boys divisions.
With strong performances at the Gold, Silver and JVB levels, Round Rock continues to build momentum heading toward the District 25-6A Championships, Region IV Championships and UIL postseason.

Week 7: Nike South

Round Rock Boys Take Third at Nike South

COLLEGE STATION — Round Rock High School delivered a strong team performance at the Nike South Elite boys race Saturday, finishing third with 147 points in a deep field at the Watts Cross Country Course. The Dragons' performance was particularly notable because Round Rock competed without two of its top 10 runners. Despite the absences, Round Rock put five runners inside the top 51 and finished ahead of several highly regarded programs.

Leo Brasil led the way for the Dragons, placing fifth overall in 15:14.9. Brasil was followed by Zachary Stevens, who finished 14th in 15:38.9, giving Round Rock two runners among the race's top 14.

Devansh Garg was Round Rock's third scorer, finishing 29th in 16:01.4. The Dragons' final two scoring positions were separated by just 2.4 seconds, with Cameron Pav taking 48th in 16:29.0 and Jake Marshall finishing 51st in 16:31.4.

The five scoring runners averaged approximately 15:59.1, with a 1:16.5 spread from Brasil to Marshall.

Just behind the scoring five were Gavin Shalem, who finished 52nd in 16:31.5, and Henry Lynn, who was 57th in 16:35.5. Shalem finished only one-tenth of a second behind Marshall, underscoring the depth within the Round Rock group that competed Saturday.

A podium finish with room for more:

The third-place result takes on additional significance considering Round Rock was not at full strength, with two runners from its usual top 10 unavailable for the meet.
That meant the Dragons had to rely on runners further down their depth chart to fill out the lineup against some of the strongest teams in the field. Pav and Marshall responded by running within seconds of one another, while Shalem and Lynn provided additional depth immediately behind them.
The result was a team score of 147 points, just 19 points behind second-place Conroe The Woodlands (128). Austin Vandegrift won the team competition with 70 points.
Round Rock also finished ahead of Houston Strake Jesuit (161), Austin Lake Travis (201), St. Thomas (216) and the other teams shown in the top 10.

Brasil leads a balanced group:

Brasil's 15:14.9 was the fifth-fastest individual time in the race, providing Round Rock with a strong front-end presence. Stevens' 15:38.9 gave the Dragons another runner near the front, while Garg's 16:01.4 kept the gap to the team's first two runners manageable.

The scoring lineup ultimately looked like this:

Runner Overall place Time

Leo Brasil 5th 15:14.9

Zachary Stevens 14th 15:38.9

Devansh Garg 29th 16:01.4

Cameron Pav 48th 16:29.0

Jake Marshall 51st 16:31.4

Gavin Shalem 52nd 16:31.5

Henry Lynn 57th 16:35.5

The combination of Brasil and Stevens at the front, Garg's sub-16:02 performance and the tightly packed group behind them allowed Round Rock to produce a 147-point podium finish.
With two of the team's top 10 runners absent Saturday, the result also provided Round Rock with a valuable look at its depth heading into the championship portion of the season.

Week 7: Seguin Matador Invitational

Round Rock Boys Deliver Strong Performances at Seguin Matador XC Invitational

Dragons earn top-five varsity finish while JV dominates with team championship

SEGUIN, Texas — The Round Rock High School boys cross country program turned in another strong performance Saturday, September 26, at the 2026 Seguin Matador XC Invitational at Max Starcke Park, highlighted by a dominant victory from the junior varsity squad and a tightly packed varsity performance.

Varsity Boys:

Round Rock finished fifth in the Varsity 5A-6A division with 194 points, placing just one point behind Antonian College Prep in a competitive field.
Junior AJ Dumpit led the Dragons across the finish line, completing the 5,000-meter course in 16:36.9 to finish 23rd overall. Senior Jackson Sanchez followed in 36th place with a time of 17:02.8.
Round Rock continued to pack runners together as sophomore William Blanchette finished 40th in 17:07.7, followed closely by senior Ian Rockey, who placed 44th in 17:10.7. Junior Blake Mickelsen completed Round Rock's five-man scoring group in 51st place at 17:19.7.
The Dragons' five scorers were separated by only 42.8 seconds, demonstrating the type of pack running that becomes increasingly important as the championship portion of the season approaches.
San Antonio Churchill led the varsity team competition, followed by McKinney Boyd and Lytle. Antonian College Prep edged Round Rock by a single point for fourth, 193-194.

JV Boys Dominate:

The Round Rock JV boys produced one of the program's strongest team performances of the season, winning the division with an impressive 16 points.
The Dragons claimed the first four individual positions and placed five runners among the first six finishers.
Freshman Liam Nicholson captured the individual championship in 17:47.1, leading a remarkable wave of Round Rock runners across the finish line.
Freshman Miles Bristow followed Nicholson to take second in 17:53.9, while freshman Ewan McEwen secured third in 17:59.1. Freshman Josiah Preston-Lakis completed the Round Rock sweep of the first four places with an 18:01.2 performance.
After Comal Pieper's Logan Dee finished fifth, freshman Ethan Lin gave Round Rock its fifth scorer by taking sixth in 18:12.5. The 1-2-3-4-6 finish gave the Dragons a nearly unbeatable 16-point team total.
Round Rock's depth extended well beyond its five scorers. Freshman Peter Hanlon finished seventh in 18:17.7, and freshman Brendan Horvath placed tenth in 18:21.7, giving Round Rock seven of the first 10 finishers.
The performance was particularly notable for Round Rock's freshman class. The Dragons' top seven JV finishers included six freshmen, with freshmen occupying the first four positions individually.

Dragons Continue Building Toward Championship Season:

With the district championships approaching, Seguin provided another opportunity for Round Rock to test its depth and develop its racing groups.
The varsity squad demonstrated solid pack strength with five scoring runners under 17:20, while the JV squad's commanding championship performance showed the depth developing throughout the program.
The Dragons will now turn their attention toward the final stages of the regular season as they continue preparations for the UIL District Championships on October 14.

ROUND ROCK BOYS — SEGUIN MATADOR XC INVITATIONAL

Varsity: 5th — 194 points
JV: 1st — 16 points
JV Individual Champion: Liam Nicholson — 17:47.1
JV Top Four: Nicholson, Bristow, McEwen, Preston-Lakis
JV Top 10: Seven Round Rock finishers

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tryout #2 Information

TRACK TRYOUT #2
Thursday 10/8/2026 @ 7:15 AM — Dragon Stadium

If you are not currently participating in a fall sport (for example, Football or Cross Country), you will need to attend Track Tryout #2 on 10/8/2026 Thursday morning at 7:15 AM at Dragon Stadium.

Before attending:

All Rank One information must be completed in advance.
Athletes should come prepared and ready to participate.
Example tryout workouts are available on the Tryout Page located on the RRHS XC/TF Website.

Please review the workouts ahead of time so you understand what will be expected during the tryout.

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2026 Round Rock Invitational Meet Volunteer Sign-Up Link

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TF/Practice Schedule

8th period Track Class
- 2:47-4:20
Non Track Period Athletes:
- Every day after school @ 4:30 PM - 6:00PM
A-Day Mornings
- Distance workout 6:45 AM - 8:30 AM
- Hurdle workout 7:15 AM-8:15 AM
B-Day Mornings
- Jump Practice 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Throws Practice
- M-T-W-T 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
- Friday 7:30 AM (Occurs the day prior to the meet)
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