12 Seventh Graders Win Laredo City Track Championship
A scrappy team of just 12 seventh graders from Christen Middle School beat out larger schools to claim Laredo's city track and field championship. Their underdog victory shows what determination and teamwork can accomplish.
With only 12 athletes on their roster, Christen Middle School's seventh grade boys just proved that heart matters more than numbers.
The small but mighty team won Laredo's city track and field championship with 120 points, edging out second-place Herrera's 100 points. Their victory capped off a perfect season that also included wins at the 2026 LISD Invitational and the LISD Meet of Champions.
Coach Francisco Morales and assistants Juan Carreon and Eloy Cabrera led the tight-knit squad through their championship run. The team won four events at the city meet, showing depth across different disciplines.
Randy Martinez had a breakout performance, taking gold in both the triple jump and 200-meter dash. He also grabbed silver in the long jump and 100-meter dash, proving himself as one of the meet's top athletes.
Distance runner Javier Rosales dominated his races, winning both the 1,600-meter and 2,400-meter runs. Teammate Adrian Reyes finished second behind him in both events, giving Christen a powerful one-two punch in distance running.
The team's success came from contributions across the board. Ramon Patino and Ricky Burton took second and third in shot put, while Brandon Nunez placed sixth in the 800-meter run.
Coach Morales gave special thanks to mentors from Martin High School who helped prepare the young athletes. Leroy Hinojosa, coach Jose "Joe" Martinez, and D'Angelo Hernandez all volunteered their time to work with the seventh graders.
Why This Inspires
These 12 young athletes remind us that success isn't about having the biggest team or the most resources. They showed up, worked together, and supported each other through every race and field event. In a sport where many schools field rosters twice their size, Christen's championship proves that dedication and unity can level any playing field. Their victory gives every small team hope that greatness is within reach.
Every athlete on the roster contributed to the championship win, showing the power of complete team effort.
Based on reporting by Google News - Championship Win
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