Steele Creek Park, Bristol, October 2, 2025
News Summary
Hawkins County runners demonstrated their skills at the Bristol Cross event, competing in both middle school girls’ and boys’ races. With hundreds of athletes participating, local runners achieved notable placements, including personal bests. The boys’ race featured Levi Barrett finishing 37th, while Greeneville’s Maggie Moore won the girls’ event. Team performances saw Rogersville Middle and Church Hill Middle placing competitively among other schools, as the event marked a crucial preparation for upcoming state championships.
Hawkins County, TN – Hawkins County runners showcased their talent at the Bristol Cross 2025 cross country event, competing prominently among hundreds of athletes in both the middle school girls’ and boys’ races.
In the middle school girls’ race, Hawkins County athletes faced off against 204 competitors, while in the boys’ race, they competed against 227 other runners at Steele Creek Park. The event was particularly significant as it featured talented participants preparing for the TMSAA Class A state cross country championship.
Surgoinsville’s Levi Barrett stood out in the boys’ two-mile race, finishing 37th with a time of 13:08.50. The race was won by Caleb Scott from Towering Oaks, achieving a striking time of 11:01.40. The boys’ team title was claimed by Wolf Hills Home School with 43 points, followed by John Sevier at 96 points and Providence Academy with 99 points. Rogersville Middle School (RMS) placed 16th out of 19 scored teams in the boys’ race, with several athletes achieving personal bests.
The results for RMS boys included:
– Sawyer Harris: 43rd, 13:20.50
– Drake Cross: 51st, 13:36.70
– Jaden Wade: 94th, 14:36.30
– Alex Goins: 108th, 14:56.30
– Lincoln Harris: 121st, 15:12.30
– Austin Shoupe: 157th, 16:22.60
– Isaac Campbell: 226th, personal record of 22:30.30
Surgoinsville also had additional competitors with notable results:
– Bryson Sayler: 139th, 15:41.60
– Alexandro Verdugo-Perez: 172nd, 17:09.10
– Easton Snyder: 223rd, 21:14.80
Additionally, Church Hill’s Elijah Kochemba finished 148th in 16:06.70, and Leonte Ward was 183rd with a time of 17:45.00.
In the girls’ division, Greeneville’s Maggie Moore claimed victory in the two-mile race with a time of 12:44.80. Providence Academy Middle secured the girls’ team title with a score of 72 points, just ahead of Abingdon’s 86 points and Robinson’s total of 101 points. In terms of local performance, Church Hill Middle School (CHMS) finished 11th and RMS took 15th place in the girls’ competition.
Highlights of CHMS girls’ results included:
– Havyn Larkins: 64th, 16:20.70
– Channing Byrd: 71st, 16:41.20
– Natalie Jennings: 76th, 16:49.10
– Mattie Compton: 120th, 18:28.30
– Audrianna Boros: 149th, 19:44.30
– Brooklyn Ward: 175th, 21:06.80
RMS girls’ results were as follows:
– Savannah Shoupe: 115th, 18:22.80
– Sophia Fugate: 124th, 18:32.30
– Emma Castle: 139th, 19:06.90
– Abigail Castle: 169th, 20:51.20
– Emily Ward: 178th, personal record of 21:38.90
In addition to the cross country races, Rogersville Middle School made a mark in the 800-meter run, with Juliet Sacharnoski winning the elementary championship with a time of 3:11.60. Hana Elkammash finished third in the girls’ 800 with a time of 3:14.50, while her sister Jana Elkammash came in eighth at 3:21.20. Oscar Deal also competed robustly, finishing 16th in the boys’ 800 out of 76 runners with a time of 3:25.70.
As Hawkins County runners demonstrated their determination and athleticism at Bristol Cross 2025, the event promises to inspire continued growth and excellence in local youth athletics.
FAQs
Did Hawkins County runners participate in the Bristol Cross 2025?
Yes, Hawkins County runners participated in the middle school girls’ race alongside 204 competitors and the middle school boys’ race against 227 other runners at Bristol Cross 2025.
Who won the boys’ race?
Caleb Scott from Towering Oaks won the boys’ race with a time of 11:01.40.
What was Levi Barrett’s performance at the event?
Surgoinsville’s Levi Barrett finished 37th in the boys’ two-mile race with a time of 13:08.50.
Which team won the boys’ team title?
Wolf Hills Home School claimed the boys’ team title with 43 points.
How did the Hawkins County girls’ teams perform in the event?
Church Hill Middle School finished 11th and Rogersville Middle School finished 15th in the girls’ competition.
Key Features Chart
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Steele Creek Park, Bristol |
| Participating Runners | 204 girls and 227 boys |
| Boys’ Winner | Caleb Scott from Towering Oaks, 11:01.40 |
| Girls’ Winner | Maggie Moore from Greeneville, 12:44.80 |
| Boys’ Team Champion | Wolf Hills Home School, 43 points |
| Girls’ Team Champion | Providence Academy Middle, 72 points |
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HERE Resources
Hawkins County Runners Shine at Bristol Cross
Additional Resources
- Hawkins County Runners Shine at Bristol Cross 2025
- Wikipedia: Cross Country Running
- Cougars XC Shine at Bristol Cross
- Google Search: Bristol Cross 2025
- Photos from Bristol Cross 2025
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Cross-Country Running
- Volleyball Highlights
- Google News: Hawkins County Athletics
- CIAC Top Performers
- Bristol Central HS Football Preview
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