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Ten Austin-area runners to watch at Texas state cross-country meet

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Last updated Nov 6, 2026

Ten Austin-area runners to watch at Texas state cross-country meet

Summary

The UIL state high school cross-country meet takes place November 6-7 at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. Ten standout runners from Central Texas are highlighted, including Andrew Esparza from Round Rock, who won the Region IV-6A race with a time of 15:05.8. Other notable competitors include Avinash Dewagan, Lucas Kranz, and Matthew Morales in the boys' division and Morgan Nelsen, Olivia Laudicina, and Caroline Strong among the girls. The event will showcase top talents from across the state, with races streamed on NFHS.

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By the Numbers

•State meet at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock from November 6-7.
•Andrew Esparza won Region IV-6A with a time of 15:05.8.
•Morgan Nelsen secured first in the Region III-5A meet in 17:59.
•Races will be streamed on the NFHS website.
•Central Texas features strong contenders in both boys' and girls' categories.

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12:01 PMYahoo Sports — 10 Austin-area runners to know for Texas state cross-country meet

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The state cross-country meet will be held this Friday and Saturday at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. These 10 Central Texas runners could have big days.
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