Cloudcroft and Mescalero Apache Runners Shine at 2025 A-2A State Cross Country Championships

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — The 2025 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Class A-2A State Cross Country Championships brought together the state’s most determined small-school athletes for a day of grit, grace, and celebration at Albuquerque Academy. While Pecos and Oak Grove Classical Academy claimed the team titles, runners from Cloudcroft and Mescalero Apache represented Otero County with pride and perseverance.

Cloudcroft Bears Finish 20th in Boys Team Standings

The Cloudcroft High School boys cross country team capped off their season with a 20th-place finish in the A-2A division, showcasing depth and commitment across the roster.

Cloudcroft Boys Individual Results:

• Fin Able – 68th (19:30.90)

• Triston Tompkins – 95th (20:21.40)

• Noah Saffle – 105th (20:38.20)

• Landry Hunt – 121st (21:12.60)

• Cailan Marte – 143rd (21:51.40)

• Tyler Meszler – 160th (23:14.50)

• Raine Langford – 163rd (23:31.90)

 Mescalero Apache Athletes Deliver Strong Individual Performances

Mescalero Apache High School was represented by two standout runners. Gavin Castillo placed 50th in the boys race with a time of 18:49.60, while Amaylia Smith finished 42nd in the girls division, clocking 23:39.60.

Championship Highlights

• Class A-2A Boys Team Champion: Pecos High School – 46 points• Runner-up: Oak Grove Classical Academy – 69

• Third: Laguna Acoma – 100

• Individual Champion: Tagoya Pedro, Laguna Acoma – 15:35.2

• Class A-2A Girls Team Champion: Oak Grove Classical Academy – 59 points• Runner-up: Pecos – 90

• Third: McCurdy – 118

• Individual Champion: Olivia Marquez, Oak Grove – 20:06.6

 Celebrating a Season of Growth and Grit

From the mountain trails of Cloudcroft to the high desert of Mescalero, these athletes trained with heart and raced with honor. Their presence at the state championships reflects months of dedication, teamwork, and community support. Congratulations to all runners, coaches, and families on a season that exemplified the spirit of New Mexico high school athletics.

For full results visit 
https://results.wingfootfinish.com/meets/54861

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