Texas Panhandle athletes qualify for UIL state cross country meet

The Region I cross country meet held in Lubbock featured several standout performances from Texas Panhandle runners. Happy's Kyla Slaughter captured first in the Class 1A girls race, while Booker's Gael Alvarez won the Class 1A boys race. Both athletes helped lead their teams to the state meet, set for Nov. 6-7 in Round Rock. Individual qualifiers also emerged from Class 5A and 3A races, with Palo Duro's Fatah Farey advancing individually from Class 5A. The competition continues to highlight the depth of talent among Texas Panhandle high school runners as they prepare for the forthcoming championship event.

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