ROUND ROCK HIGH SCHOOL | ATHLETICS
REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP • CROSS COUNTRY
ROUND ROCK BOYS CAPTURE REGION IV-6A TITLE

Andrew Esparza wins individual crown after losing a shoe early in the race

October 26, 2026 | Corpus Christi, Texas
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Round Rock boys cross country team delivered a championship performance at the UIL Region IV Conference 6A meet, winning the regional title with 107 points. The Dragons were led by Andrew Esparza, who claimed the individual championship in 15:05.75 despite an early-race mishap that could have ended his bid for the title.
Just after the start, Esparza lost one of his shoes. He continued racing and ran much of the course with only the spike on his other foot. Rather than back off, Esparza stayed composed and worked his way to the front, crossing the finish line first to become the Region IV 6A individual champion.

Andrew Esparza celebrates his Region IV Conference 6A individual championship.

Round Rock finished 36 points ahead of runner-up Schertz Clemens, which scored 143. Lake Travis placed third with 153 points, followed by San Antonio Sotomayor with 154. The Dragons' winning total reflected a strong team effort throughout the lineup, complementing Esparza's individual victory with the depth needed to separate from a competitive regional field.
The venue added another layer of difficulty. The cross-country course at Texas A&M–Corpus Christi is a particularly demanding place to race, with a challenging layout that tests runners' strength, focus and ability to maintain rhythm. Round Rock had to manage those demands while competing against the region's strongest 6A programs.


ROUND ROCK — TOP SEVEN REGIONAL PERFORMANCES
PLACE ATHLETE 5K TIME
1 Andrew Esparza 15:05.75
15 Zachary Stevens 15:41.61
19 Leo Brasil 15:47.10
37 Devansh Garg 16:15.83
52 Cameron Pav 16:28.30
62 Ezekiel Guerra 16:36.13
105 Miles McDonald 17:11.90



A TEAM EFFORT: THE OTHER DRAGONS
Zachary Stevens finished 15th in 15:41.61, giving Round Rock another strong top-15 result and valuable points near the front of the field.

Leo Brasil placed 19th in 15:47.10, adding a second Dragon inside the top 20 and reinforcing the team's scoring strength.
Devansh Garg crossed in 16:15.83 for 37th, providing an important scoring contribution in a tightly contested regional field.
Cameron Pav finished 52nd in 16:28.30, helping complete the Dragons' scoring five and secure the regional team title.
Ezekiel Guerra placed 62nd in 16:36.13, adding important team depth behind Round Rock's scoring runners.
Miles McDonald closed out the Dragons' top seven in 105th place at 17:11.90, contributing to the team's full lineup effort on a demanding course.

REGION IV-6A BOYS TEAM STANDINGS
TEAM
POINTS
1. Round Rock 107
2. Schertz Clemens 143
3. Lake Travis 153
4. San Antonio Sotomayor 154



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Round Rock celebrates its UIL Region IV Conference 6A boys team championship.
The team championship sends Round Rock to the UIL State Cross Country Championships with momentum and the confidence of having won one of the state's regional titles. Esparza's individual performance will stand out for the championship itself—and for the determination it took to earn it.