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The Dalles high school cross country teams excelled at the Mustang Invite on October 2, 2025, with both the girls and boys teams securing top finishes. The girls clinched victory with 28 points, narrowly edging out Heppner, while the boys dominated their competition with 30 points. Key performances included Abigail Pope and Tyson Long, showcasing the talent and teamwork present in The Dalles program. This event reflects their hard work, commitment, and the excitement of youth athletics.

The Dalles Shines at Mustang Invite Cross Country Meet

What a day for The Dalles! The high school cross country teams took center stage at the Mustang Invite held at Heppner High on October 2, 2025, and they didn’t disappoint. Both the boys and girls squads came out on top, showcasing their hard work and determination on the course.

Girls Team Takes the Gold

In a thrilling competition, the The Dalles girls team emerged victorious, finishing with an impressive score of 28 points. They narrowly defeated the host team, Heppner, who finished with 31 points. It was a nail-biting race, but the girls kept their focus and crossed the finish line with smiles of triumph.

Abigail Pope and Alessandra Meza led the charge for The Dalles, completing the 5,000-meter course with remarkable finishes. Abigail secured third place with a time of 21 minutes 29 seconds, while Alessandra wasn’t far behind, placing fourth with a personal best of 21 minutes 34 seconds. Talk about a great day!

The rest of the team contributed to this outstanding performance as well. Laura Black finished strong in sixth place with a time of 22:18, followed closely by Kestley Hodges in seventh and Josie Brace, who also achieved a personal record of 22:26, rounding out the top eight finishes within just eight seconds of one another. What a show of teamwork!

Boys Team Dominates the Course

The boys’ team matched the girls’ success with their victory, scoring 30 points as they steered past the Riverside team, who scored 62 points. It was clear that The Dalles boys came prepared, and their efforts paid off big time!

Leading the boys’ team was senior Tyson Long, who showcased his skills by finishing third with a time of 16 minutes 49 seconds. He was joined by Zeb Stelzer, who also had a personal best of 17 minutes 3 seconds, taking fifth place. Luke Sorenson followed closely behind, finishing sixth with a personal record time of 17 minutes 8 seconds. These runners are clearly on their game!

But wait, there’s more! Aiden Erickson finished in seventh, with Noah Preston rounding out the team score in ninth place. Lazarus Taylor put in a noteworthy performance as well, achieving a personal record that dropped his time by 24 seconds, finishing in tenth place at 18 minutes 3 seconds. That’s an achievement worth celebrating!

Consistent Excellence in Team Performance

This exciting event marked the third consecutive meet where the girls’ team saw a different top runner take the spotlight: first it was Laura Black on September 20, then Duyck on September 26, and now it’s Abigail Pope on October 2. It’s a true testament to the depth of talent and the spirit of competition in The Dalles cross country program.

Both teams have shown incredible growth, dedication, and sportsmanship throughout the season, and their achievements at the Mustang Invite are proof of their hard work paying off. It’s always inspiring to see young athletes pushing their limits and supporting each other!

With this victory under their belts, both The Dalles boys and girls cross country teams are excited for what lies ahead in the season. Here’s to many more victories and personal bests!

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