MacArthur cross country team state bound

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The MacArthur High School boy’s cross country team earned a trip to the Class 6A State Cross Country Meet by finishing fourth at the Region III Meet, held Saturday, Nov. 1 at Atascosita High School.

The state meet is set for Saturday, Nov. 8 in Georgetown. The team is under the direction of head coach Kelly Silha and assistant Xang Chareunsab.

Pictured are (l-r): Chareunsab, Eulises Garcia, Santiago Solorio, Luis Yanez, Gerardo Garcia, Andrew Pena, Francisco Hernandez, Abraham Pineda and Silha.

“We’re proud of the kids,” Silha said. “This is a wonderful accomplishment for a group of guys who have done everything we’ve asked of them this year. We’re excited about going to state.”

The Aldine High girl’s team and the Nimitz High girl’s team also competed at regionals, but did not qualify for state.