Caris Tilley triumphs despite wrong turn at Bridge Creek Invitational
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 7:54 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
BaseballCaris Tilley from Byng High School claimed victory at the 4th Annual Bridge Creek Cross Country Invitational on August 28. During the race, Tilley followed a lead vehicle that took a wrong turn, causing her to briefly veer off course. After a moment of panic and backtracking, she finished with a time of 12:07.67, a comfortable margin ahead of the runner-up, Jayden Lee, who clocked in at 12:19.46. The Byng Lady Pirates also secured the team championship with a total of 46 points, outpacing Sulphur and other competing schools. Tilley's performance continues to position her as a contender for the Class 4A state championship.
- •Tilley wins with a time of 12:07.67 despite a wrong turn.
- •Jayden Lee finishes second at 12:19.46, Chloe Coenan takes third.
- •Byng Lady Pirates secure the team title with 46 points.
- •The boys' team narrowly finished second with 77 points.
- •Next race for Byng is on September 5 at the Mustang Harrier event.
- 7:54 PMYahoo Sports — Column: Wrong turn can’t derail Tilley’s run to victory
"Byng junior Caris Tilley was coasting along with a comfortable lead during the 4th Annual Bridge Creek Cross Country Invitational last weekend in Blanchard. She was pacing herself near the front of the pack, keeping her focus on the vehicle leading runners around the two-mile course. What happened next was a little crazy. The lead vehicle took a wrong turn — and Tilley was in hot pursuit. “I ...
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