By Pat Trevino | Oct 18, 2026
The Nordheim Pirates turned in an outstanding showing at the District Cross Country Meet, earning multiple top finishes and sending three runners to the Regional Championships. The team’s strong performance highlighted the program’s growing momentum and the athletes’ commitment to hard work and discipline.
In the high school division, Ava Lopez and Skylar Garcia each captured District Champion titles, leading the Pirates with dominant runs that placed them at the top of their respective races. Layne Wisian followed with a solid finish, earning 4th place and securing his spot alongside Lopez and Garcia as a Regional Qualifier.
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The Pirates’ success extended to the junior high division, where Dion Villanueva earned 6th place, demonstrating the depth of talent developing within Nordheim’s younger runners.
Coaches and supporters praised the athletes for their determination, noting that each runner competed with the grit and pride that have become hallmarks of the Pirates’ cross-country program. The team’s achievements reflect months of training and a shared commitment to representing Nordheim with excellence.
A team photo released after the meet featured: Front Row (L–R): Tarah Yanta, Lane Barth, Dion Villanueva, Grahm Wisian, and Averee Castillo. Back Row (L–R): Ava Lopez, Leah Barth, Skylar Garcia, Aaden Zuniga, and Lane Wisian.
With three athletes advancing, Nordheim now looks ahead to the Regional Cross Country Meet, where the Pirates hope to continue their strong season and carry their district momentum into the next level of competition.