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The 55th Larry Burgess Las Vegas Invitational at Sunset Park showcased remarkable talents as high school athletes from Southern Nevada broke records in cross country races. Brady Anderson set a new boys Varsity A record, while Aislin McMahon shattered her own record in the girls Varsity A race, highlighting the event’s intensity and competitive spirit. Other standout performances included impressive finishes in various categories, emphasizing the growing success and community among young runners in the area.

Record-Breaking Performances Shine at the 55th Larry Burgess Las Vegas Invitational

Las Vegas turned into a hub of excitement this past Saturday morning as the 55th Larry Burgess Las Vegas Invitational unfolded at Sunset Park. High school athletes from all over Southern Nevada showcased their incredible talents in the cross country races. The crisp autumn air was electrifying with the enthusiasm of runners who were eager to demonstrate their hard work and commitment.

Boy’s Varsity A Race

In the boys Varsity A race, Brady Anderson from Faith Lutheran stole the spotlight, crossing the finish line with an astonishing time of 14 minutes, 56.7 seconds. He didn’t just win; he set a new meet record, outpacing the previous record of 14:58.1 that was set by Kenan Dagge from Desert Oasis just last year. Anderson’s historic achievement had the crowd in awe as he celebrated his remarkable finish.

Following closely in second place was Carter Prater from Sky Pointe, who clocked in at 15:23.60. Just a hair behind him was Calvin Rivera from Centennial, who secured third place with a time of 15:30.60. Racing his heart out, Reese Leoncavallo from Green Valley grabbed fourth place with a time of 15:44.80, while Sawyer Hutton from Sky Pointe rounded off the top five with a time of 15:47.

Girl’s Varsity A Race

The excitement didn’t end there as the girls Varsity A race had its share of thrilling moments as well. Aislin McMahon from Sky Pointe claimed victory, finishing at an impressive 18:02.50. In an unexpected twist, she broke her own previous meet record by more than 33 seconds. Last year’s record was 18:36.3, making her achievement all the more remarkable!

Challenging McMahon was Brooke-Lynn Miller from Coronado, who took second place with a time of 18:09.80. Hot on her heels was Elynn Okuda from Shadow Ridge, finishing in third place at 18:11. Not far behind were Sophia Weisz from Faith Lutheran in fourth with a time of 18:14.50, and Lacy Tippets from Sky Pointe, who finished fifth at 18:19.50.

Boy’s and Girl’s Varsity B Races

The competition continued with the boys Varsity B race, where Lincoln Hooge from Shadow Ridge emerged victorious, completing the race in 17:32.60. Meanwhile, in the girls Varsity B race, Mandi Abney from Shadow Ridge also secured a win, recording a time of 20:48.70.

Freshman and Sophomore Races

The excitement extended to the freshman and sophomore categories as well. In the boys race, Max Rook from Shadow Ridge lit up the course with a strong performance, finishing at 17:14.10. On the girls side, Macee Okuda, also from Shadow Ridge, took home the win with her time of 21:04.30.

The 55th Larry Burgess Las Vegas Invitational was a spectacular event that not only showcased the impressive athleticism of these young runners but also fostered a sense of community and sportsmanship among participants and spectators alike. As record after record fell, one thing is for sure: the future of high school cross country in Southern Nevada is brighter than ever!

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