Bristol, Tennessee, September 30, 2025
News Summary
The Bristol Cross event featured impressive performances from Hawkins County runners, with strong showings in both the boys’ and girls’ races. Caleb Scott of Towering Oaks took the boys’ two-mile victory, while Maggie Moore of Greeneville claimed first among the girls. The teams displayed competitive spirit, with Providence Academy Middle winning the girls’ team title and Wolf Hills Home School taking the boys’. Additional highlights included successful runs in the 800-meter events, showcasing the depth of talent in the area.
Bristol, Tennessee – Hawkins County Runners Excel at Bristol Cross 2025
Hawkins County runners made their mark at the Bristol Cross 2025, which saw a robust turnout with 204 competitors in the middle school girls’ race and 227 in the middle school boys’ race. Hosted by Tennessee High School at Steele Creek Park in Bristol, the event showcased a range of talent from various schools.
In the boys’ two-mile race, Surgoinsville’s Levi Barrett finished in 37th place with a time of 13:08.50. The race was won by Caleb Scott of Towering Oaks, clocking in at an impressive 11:01.40. The team title for the boys was claimed by Wolf Hills Home School, which amassed a total of 43 points. Following them were John Sevier with 96 points, and Providence at 99 points. Rogersville Middle School’s boys team secured the 16th place out of 19 scored teams, while Surgoinsville was unable to field a complete team score due to insufficient runners.
Other notable performances from Rogersville Middle School’s boys included Sawyer Harris, finishing 43rd at 13:20.50, Drake Cross in 51st at 13:36.70, and Jaden Wade, who placed 94th with a time of 14:36.30. Additional participants like Alex Goins (108th, 14:56.30), Lincoln Harris (121st, 15:12.30), Austin Shoupe (157th, 16:22.60), and Isaac Campbell (226th, 22:30.30) also competed with Campbell achieving a personal record. For Surgoinsville, Bryson Sayler finished 139th at 15:41.60, Alexandro Verdugo-Perez 172nd at 17:09.10, and Easton Snyder 223rd at 21:14.80. Church Hill’s Elijah Kochemba placed 148th with a time of 16:06.70, while teammate Leonte Ward finished 183rd at 17:45.00.
On the girls’ side of the competition, Greeneville’s Maggie Moore took the top spot in the two-mile race, finishing in 12:44.80. The girls’ team title went to Providence Academy Middle with 72 points, followed by Abingdon with 86 points, and Robinson with 101 points. Church Hill Middle School placed 11th, while Rogersville Middle School was 15th in the 16-team girls’ race. Church Hill’s leading runner, Havyn Larkins, achieved a 64th place finish at 16:20.70. Additional standout performances from Church Hill included Channing Byrd (71st, 16:41.20) and Natalie Jennings (76th, 16:49.10). From Rogersville Middle School, Savannah Shoupe came in 115th at 18:22.80, Sophia Fugate 124th at 18:32.30, and several others rounding off the team’s efforts.
In addition to the cross country events, participants from Rogersville Middle School also excelled in the 800-meter run. Juliet Sacharnoski won the elementary 800-meter championship with a time of 3:11.60 out of 74 competitors. Hana Elkammash secured third place with a time of 3:14.50, while her sister Jana Elkammash finished eighth at 3:21.20. On the boys’ side of the 800-meter run, Oscar Deal placed 16th out of 76 runners with a time of 3:25.70.
Summary of Performances
| Participant | Event | Place | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levi Barrett | Boys Two-Mile | 37th | 13:08.50 |
| Caleb Scott | Boys Two-Mile | 1st | 11:01.40 |
| Maggie Moore | Girls Two-Mile | 1st | 12:44.80 |
| Juliet Sacharnoski | 800-Meter (Elementary) | 1st | 3:11.60 |
| Oscar Deal | 800-Meter (Boys) | 16th | 3:25.70 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many competitors participated in the Bristol Cross 2025?
The Bristol Cross 2025 featured 204 competitors in the middle school girls’ race and 227 competitors in the middle school boys’ race.
Who won the boys’ two-mile race?
Caleb Scott from Towering Oaks won the boys’ race, clocking in at 11:01.40.
What was the team title result for the boys’ race?
Wolf Hills Home School won the boys’ team title with a total of 43 points, followed by John Sevier with 96 points and Providence with 99 points.
Who was the top finisher in the girls’ two-mile race?
Greeneville’s Maggie Moore won the girls’ two-mile race with a time of 12:44.80.
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