Mumford Cross Country Teams Capture Four District Championships
Charles Phillips
news@silsbee-bee.com
The Silsbee Bee
10/8/2026
Mumford Independent School District cross country runners captured four team championships and several individual medals Wednesday at the District 26-2A meet in Caldwell. The Mumford High School varsity girls claimed the district championship, while the varsity boys finished as district runners-up. The high school junior varsity girls also won a district championship. At the junior high level, both the Mumford girls and boys teams captured district championships. Brooke Hopkins led the varsity girls by winning the individual district championship. Stephany Velasquez placed third. Jose Licea finished third in the varsity boys division. Mackenzie Garcia won the JV girls individual championship, followed by Kendall Lehoski in second place and Nayomi Vega in third, giving Mumford the top three individual finishes in the division. Samantha Stroh captured the junior high girls championship, while Lluvia Bautista finished second. Mumford also swept the top three spots in the junior high boys competition. Cristian Carrillo won the district championship, Cameron Charanza placed second and Jude Moore finished third. The results capped a successful district meet for the Mustangs, with Mumford teams earning championships across high school and junior high divisions. Mumford ISD congratulated the runners, Coach Law and the cross country program for their performances at the district competition.
Rhemi Lutz Wins Grand Champion Showmanship at State Fair
DALLAS — Robertson County 4-H member Rhemi Lutz earned top honors at the State Fair of Texas, winning Grand Champion Intermediate Showmanship with her wether dam. Lutz represented Robertson County 4-H during the livestock competition, where exhibitors demonstrated their skills handling and presenting animals before judges. The Grand Champion Intermediate Showmanship award recognizes Lutz’s performance in the show ring and her ability to present her animal during competition. Robertson County 4-H congratulated Lutz on the achievement and celebrated her success at the State Fair of Texas. The honor adds to a strong showing by Robertson County 4-H members participating in livestock competitions during this year’s fair in Dallas.
Franklin Eighth Grade Girls Win Team Championship at Cameron Cross Country Meet
HEARNE — The Hearne Eagles opened district play with a 21-7 victory over Granger on Friday, Oct. 2, extending their winning streak to two games and setting up a road test against undefeated Thorndale. Hearne improved to 2-3 overall and 1-0 in District 13-2A Division I. The visiting Lions fell to 3-3 after being held to seven points in the conference matchup. The victory gave the Eagles a successful start to their district schedule and moved their home record to 2-2. Hearne enters the next week listed third in the district standings, with an opportunity to build on its opening league win. Through five games, the Eagles have scored 98 points and allowed 100. Their 21-point performance against Granger exceeded their season scoring average of 19.6 points per game, while the Lions finished well below Hearne’s average of 20 points allowed. The Eagles now turn their attention to Thorndale, where kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. Hearne is 0-1 on the road this season and will face a Bulldogs team carrying a 6-0 record. Thorndale enters the matchup following a 63-0 district victory over Moody. The Bulldogs are averaging 43.7 points per game, creating a challenge for an Eagles defense coming off its seven-point showing against Granger. Thorndale’s offensive leaders include Hudson Thigpen, who averages 107.5 rushing yards per game, and Case McDaniel, who averages 209 passing yards. Will Cloud provides another option through the air with an average of 84 receiving yards per game. Those figures point to a Bulldogs offense capable of producing yardage on the ground and through the passing game. Hearne’s ability to limit both areas will be a central factor as the Eagles seek their third consecutive victory. For Hearne, Andre Carraby III averages 51 rushing yards per game. Kelton Cooks Jr. averages 73.7 receiving yards, giving the Eagles a target as they prepare for their first district road appearance. Maintaining possession and turning offensive opportunities into points will be priorities against a Thorndale team whose scoring average is more than twice Hearne’s. A productive running game could also help the Eagles manage the pace and reduce the Bulldogs’ opportunities. Friday’s result gives Hearne momentum, but the next matchup presents a different test. The Eagles will need another effective defensive performance while seeking enough offensive production to keep pace with an unbeaten opponent. Granger’s next listed game is a home district matchup against Thorndale on Friday, Oct. 16. For Hearne, the focus remains the Oct. 9 trip and the chance to add another conference victory. After starting district play with a win at home, the Eagles head to Thorndale looking to extend their streak and strengthen their position in the league race.
Eagles tame Lions, set sights on unbeaten Thorndale
Hearne players gather around their coaches during Friday night’s district opener against Granger.
Submitted Photo | Robertson County News
Dennis Phillips
publisher@robconews.com
Robertson County News
HEARNE — The Hearne Eagles opened district play with a 21-7 victory over Granger on Friday, Oct. 2, extending their winning streak to two games and setting up a road test against undefeated Thorndale. Hearne improved to 2-3 overall and 1-0 in District 13-2A Division I. The visiting Lions fell to 3-3 after being held to seven points in the conference matchup. The victory gave the Eagles a successful start to their district schedule and moved their home record to 2-2. Hearne enters the next week listed third in the district standings, with an opportunity to build on its opening league win. Through five games, the Eagles have scored 98 points and allowed 100. Their 21-point performance against Granger exceeded their season scoring average of 19.6 points per game, while the Lions finished well below Hearne’s average of 20 points allowed. The Eagles now turn their attention to Thorndale, where kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. Hearne is 0-1 on the road this season and will face a Bulldogs team carrying a 6-0 record. Thorndale enters the matchup following a 63-0 district victory over Moody. The Bulldogs are averaging 43.7 points per game, creating a challenge for an Eagles defense coming off its seven-point showing against Granger. Thorndale’s offensive leaders include Hudson Thigpen, who averages 107.5 rushing yards per game, and Case McDaniel, who averages 209 passing yards. Will Cloud provides another option through the air with an average of 84 receiving yards per game. Those figures point to a Bulldogs offense capable of producing yardage on the ground and through the passing game. Hearne’s ability to limit both areas will be a central factor as the Eagles seek their third consecutive victory. For Hearne, Andre Carraby III averages 51 rushing yards per game. Kelton Cooks Jr. averages 73.7 receiving yards, giving the Eagles a target as they prepare for their first district road appearance. Maintaining possession and turning offensive opportunities into points will be priorities against a Thorndale team whose scoring average is more than twice Hearne’s. A productive running game could also help the Eagles manage the pace and reduce the Bulldogs’ opportunities. Friday’s result gives Hearne momentum, but the next matchup presents a different test. The Eagles will need another effective defensive performance while seeking enough offensive production to keep pace with an unbeaten opponent. Granger’s next listed game is a home district matchup against Thorndale on Friday, Oct. 16. For Hearne, the focus remains the Oct. 9 trip and the chance to add another conference victory. After starting district play with a win at home, the Eagles head to Thorndale looking to extend their streak and strengthen their position in the league race.
