Watson High School XC Classic, Presented by RunningLane 2026

Xpress Timing Official Results

WHERE: Choctaw Trails, Clinton, MS(5201 N. McRaven Rd., Jackson, MS)

Course Maps

ENTRY FEE:

$120.00 per gender per race.

Schools with fewer than 5 athletes will be charged $25 per individual (no unattached runners - all athletes must be affiliated with a school).

Maximum payment per school: $500 

Checks made out to Mississippi College Athletics - BRING TO MEET

ENTRY PROCESS:

Online entries open July 4 and close WEDNESDAY, October 15 at 10:00 AM

Enter online at: ms.milesplit.com(You may add, delete, or change entries any time before the deadline.)

MEET SCHEDULE:

8:10 AM - Boys GOLD 5K (Max 7 entries/team)

• For elite runners of any classification

• Suggested team ability: 18:40 or better

• Strict individual time cutoff: No PRs slower than 23:00 - athletes not meeting the standard will be reassigned

8:35 AM - Girls GOLD 5K (Max 7 entries/team)

• For elite runners of any classification

• Suggested team ability: 23:30 or better

• Strict individual time cutoff: No PRs slower than 26:00 - athletes not meeting the standard will be reassigned

GOLD AWARDS: 9:15 AM

9:10 AM - Boys SILVER 5K (Unlimited entries)

• Large and medium schools(MS = 5A & up | LA = 3A & up | AL = 5A & up)

9:45 AM - Girls SILVER 5K (Unlimited entries)

• Large and medium schools(MS = 5A & up | LA = 3A & up | AL = 5A & up)

SILVER AWARDS: 10:20 AM

10:15 AM - Boys BLUE 5K (Unlimited entries)

• Small and medium schools(MS = 4A or less | LA = 2A or less | AL = 4A or less)

10:45 AM - Girls BLUE 5K (Unlimited entries)

• Small and medium schools(MS = 4A or less | LA = 2A or less | AL = 4A or less)

BLUE AWARDS: 11:30 AM

11:25 AM - Boys Junior High 3K (Unlimited entries)11:50 AM - Girls Junior High 3K (Unlimited entries)

JUNIOR HIGH AWARDS: 12:20 PM

12:30 PM - Community 1-Mile (Open to all)

AWARDS:

• T-Shirts to Top 14 individuals per race

• Trophies to Top 3 teams in each division

COURSE DESCRIPTION:Choctaw Trails has been reimagined to offer one of the South's premier cross country experiences. Features include:

• All-grass course with 30+ foot width throughout

• Clearly marked distances (every K and mile)

• Multiple race clocks throughout the course

• Shaded team tent areas, ample parking, and designated restrooms

• Stadium-style bleachers lining the final 800m for spectator support

• Safe, fair, and spectator-friendly layout for every level of athlete

MEET RECORDS:

Top 10 High School Boys 5K

1. Aiden Monistere, Parkview Baptist (LA) - 14:33.90 | *2024 WINNER*

2. Eric Coston, St. Paul's School (LA) - 15:03.88 | *2016 WINNER*

3. Christian Balcer, East Central High School (MS) - 15:18.70 | *2020 WINNER*

4. Thomas Rogers, Ruston High School (LA) - 15:24.94 | *2023 WINNER*

5. Chase Rose, Oxford High School (MS) - 15:25.80

6. Noah Mooney, Brother Martin (LA) - 15:28.20

7. JaQuavion Bryant, Pearl High School (MS) - 15:29.35

8. Gabe McElwain, Walnut High School (MS) - 15:30.60 | *2022 WINNER*

9. Bailey Kosko, Oxford High School (MS)- 15:36.40

10. Keegan Leverett, Saint Stanislaus High School (MS) - 15:37.73 | *2021 WINNER*

Top 10 High School Girls 5K

1. Morgan Claire Rose, Kirk Academy (MS) - 17:50.41 | *2017 WINNER*

2. Lilly Overby, Simpson Academy (MS) - 17:53.30 | *2024 WINNER*

3. Brooklyn Biancamano, Long Beach High School (MS)  - 17:58.03

4. Lucy Cramer, Parkview Baptist (LA) - 18:03.40

5. Kaitlyn Burge, Hernando High School (MS) - 18:04.33 | *2023 WINNER*

6. Molly Cramer, Parkview Baptist (LA) - 18:05.80

7. Michelle Daigle, St. Joseph's (LA) - 18:23.86

8. Elise Brown, St. Joseph's (LA) - 18:28.84

9. Emma Bourg, Houma Christian (LA) - 18:29.30 | *2022 WINNER*

10. Ella Chestnut, Vandebilt Catholic (LA) - 18:32.10 | *2021 WINNER*

Top 5 Middle School Boys 3K

1. Andrew Brown, Tupelo Middle School (MS) - 9:36.20 | *2022 WINNER*

2. Tristan Davis, Saint Patrick Catholic (MS) - 9:39.00 | *2021 WINNER*

3. Perry Hearst, Germantown Middle School (MS) - 10:02.80 | *2024 WINNER*

4. Marcus Henning, Madison Middle School (MS) - 10:16.90 | *2020 WINNER*

5. Cooper Wallace, Brookhaven Middle School (MS) - 10:20.90

Top 5 Middle School Girls 3K

1. Brookelyn Morgan, Tupelo Middle School (MS) - 11:34.90 | *2020 WINNER*

2. Carrie Ann Brown, Tupelo Middle School (MS) - 11:42.79 | *2023 WINNER*

3. Mary White, Eupora Middle School (MS) - 11:50.86

4. Lilly Byrd, Pearl Middle School (MS) - 11:56.33 | *2024 WINNER*

5. Evelyn Nothstine, Germantown Middle School (MS) - 12:00.33

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:A certified athletic trainer will monitor weather conditions and determine whether competition should be paused. If suspension is necessary:

• Teams will return to travel vehicles

• Spectators will return to personal vehicles

• Events will resume only after an "ALL CLEAR" is issued

• Teams will have a minimum of 30 minutes to warm up before resuming

TIMING:Xpress Timing will handle all official timing and results.

PARKING:$10 per car for spectators - **Includes FREE beverage & brisket/pork sliders by Farm Bureau**

Please carpool when possible!

CONTACT:For any questions, contact:

Chris Webber - cawebber@mc.edu