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Virgin Valley High School’s boys and girls cross country teams kicked off their season at the Red Rock Invitational. The boys’ team had 12 participants, with junior Tyzin Broderick leading the way. The girls’ team also showed promise with two runners, Madi Jones and Anna Greig. The event encouraged newcomers, with several freshmen making impressive debuts. As the teams prepare for upcoming competitions, including the Larry Burgess Invitational, the initial results suggest a bright season ahead for Virgin Valley cross country.
Las Vegas – Virgin Valley High School’s boys and girls cross country teams had a promising start to their season at the Red Rock Invitational on August 26, 2025. The event took place at James Regional Park, marking it as the first meet of the season for high school prep cross country teams across southern Nevada. The meet featured two divisions: a challenging 5,000 meters course for seasoned runners and a shorter 1.75-mile course tailored for newcomers.
In total, the boys’ team boasted 12 participants, while the girls’ team fielded only two runners. Leading the boys’ team, junior Tyzin Broderick completed the 5,000 meters race in an impressive time of 18:11, showcasing strong potential for the season ahead. Following closely, junior Stone Thornton finished his race in 21:22, with sophomore Preston Abbott crossing the line at 21:49. Junior Paxton Mortinson completed the course in 23:59, and junior Yuncong Chen finished in 28:41.
On the girls’ side, both sophomore runners, Madi Jones and Anna Greig, completed their race with identical times of 35:16. Their participation indicates a solid foundation for the girls’ team as they progress through the season.
The event also featured a newcomer meet aimed at encouraging new participants in cross country. Junior Jayzin Broderick led the boys’ newcomers with a time of 12:02. Other notable participants included freshmen Callen Martinson (10:33), Weston Lundin (11:42), Ethan Cunningham (12:19), Leonard Rodriguez (13:40), Abraham Sandoval (13:57), and Patrick Lynch (17:44). Notably, there were no newcomer entries from the girls’ team.
This meet serves as a starting point for both teams as they prepare for upcoming competitions. The next race for Virgin Valley is set for September 6 at the Larry Burgess Invitational, which will be held at Sunset Park in Las Vegas. This upcoming event will provide further opportunities for runners to improve their times and experience competitive settings.
The Red Rock Invitational set the stage for an exciting cross country season in southern Nevada, and with the initial results in, both teams from Virgin Valley High School have the potential to build on their performances as they continue to train and compete.
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