MIDLAND, Texas — The Coahoma Junior High cross country teams delivered solid individual performances at the Tall City Invite on Saturday, Aug. 22.
Mirellie Salazar spearheaded the Bulldogettes effort, crossing the line in 15 minutes, 55 seconds. Addilyn Ybarra was the second runner across for Coahoma with a time of 17 minutes, 33 seconds, followed by Leighton Brooks at 20 minutes, 8 seconds, and Pasilee Upshaw at 21 minutes. The Bulldogettes competed in a field of 158 runners.
In the junior high boys race, Juriah Nieto led a deep field of Bulldog runners. He posted the team's fastest time of the day at 14 minutes, and two seconds. Kinzler Grant was close behind, finishing in 14 minutes, 32 seconds
Cruz Diaz clocked in at 15 minutes flat, and Jovi Nieto posted a time of 15 minutes, 13 seconds to keep the pack tight. Paxton Acosta finished in 15 minutes, 31 seconds, followed by Patrick Rios (15:49), Dean Rodriguez (17:11), Braelyn Almazon (17:30), and Jeramiah De Los Santos (18:20). The Bulldogs faced a full field of 141 runners.
Next Up: The cross country team will compete at the Eric Stinson Invitational hosted by Big Spring High School on Saturday, Aug. 29. The event will take place at Comanche Trail Park in Big Spring.
Tall City Invite | Hogan Park and Sibley Nature Center | Midland, Texas | Aug. 22, 2026
Coahoma results only
CJH Bulldogettes: 36. Mirellie Salazar, 15:55; 82. Addilyn Ybarra, 17:33; 131. Leighton Brooks, 20:08; 139. Pasilee Upshaw, 21:00.
CJH Bulldogs: 35. Juriah Nieto, 14:02; 50. Kinzler Grant, 14:32; 65. Cruz Diaz, 15:00; 74. Jovi Nieto, 15:13; 81. Paxton Acosta, 15:31; 97. Patrick Rios, 15:49; 120 Dean Rodriguez, 17:11; Braelyn Almazon, 17:30; 131. Jeramiah De Los Santos, 18:20.