CAMERON — The Bonham Middle School 8th grade girls cross country team was represented by a lone competitor on Wednesday evening, as Teagan Vestal took to the 2-mile course at Cameron Middle School for the Yoe Harriers Cross Country Meet.

Running as the single entry for Bonham, Vestal showcased remarkable grit and independence against a crowded field of competitors. Because she was the sole athlete representing the school, Bonham did not field enough runners to qualify for the official team standings.

Vestal paced the course with impressive determination, tackling the distance without teammates alongside her. She crossed the finish line in 56th place overall, posting a hard-fought time of 17:45.25. While no Bonham runners reached the Top 20 mark in this tough competition, Vestal's solo effort earned high praise for her individual focus and discipline.

Bonham Lady Bulldog Individual Performance

Teagan Vestal: 56th place – 17:45.25

Top 5 Overall Individual Finishers

At the front of the pack, Wellborn and Franklin runners led the pace for the evening:

Avery Rawson (8th Grade, Franklin MS) – 13:46.74
Isabella Torres (8th Grade, Wellborn MS) – 13:57.56
Carrie Pike (8th Grade, Wellborn MS) – 14:01.38
Maya Balasubramanian (8th Grade, Wellborn MS) – 14:14.40
Laney Thompson (8th Grade, Wellborn MS) – 14:35.89

Team Results

Wellborn Middle School captured the team title, packing four of the top five runners to earn 20 points.

Wellborn MS – 20 points
Franklin MS – 43 points
Little River Academy MS – 91 points
South Belton MS – 101 points
Note: Bonham MS did not qualify for team standings (only 1 runner competed).

Next Up for Bonham

The Lady Bulldogs will return to action on Tuesday, September 16, when they travel to Heritage Park in Belton. Race action is set to begin at 5:00 PM.