Quitman boys and Mineola girls advanced to their regional track meets with their performances at the district meet, hosted by Quitman on Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Their counterparts just missed regional qualifying by one spot, though individual performers managed to advance.

Quitman senior Braleigh Wood qualified in the girls division, placing fourth in 13:00. She edged Mineola senior Raylie Peebles, who was also recorded in 13:00 on the 3,200-meter course and placed fifth.

The Mineola girls totaled 70 points to secure third place and the right to advance to the region meet Oct. 21.

Quitman was just six points out of the running, placing fourth.

Quitman boys advanced with a second-place team showing, scoring 71 points in a meet dominated by Eustace, which placed seven runners in the top 10.

Winona placed third with 98 points, just nipping Mineola with 102 points.

Quitman boys places and times include Kelton Ballard, 10th, 19:22; Noah Mason, 12th, 19:41; Kirk Sarazinski, 13th, 19:43; James Attaway, 16th, 20:53; Jose Mendoza, 20th, 21:22; Jackson Sydney, 21st, 21:27; Juan Olvera, 22nd, 21:30; and Eduardo Lopez, 25th, 22:16.

Mineola boys were led by Sebastian Klodnicki, placing 15th in 19:52 over the 5,000-meter course. Others were Andrew Vega, 16th, 20:53; Kaleb Silverio, 23rd, 21:36; Alfredo Hurst, 24th, 21:55; and Kage Ristau, 26th, 27:53.

Caroline Castleberry also had a top ten finish for the Mineola girls, placing 10th in 13:47.

Others were Julieanne Hoff, 16th, 14:18; Emily Vega, 19th, 14:47; Larisa Gonzales, 20th, 14:52; Tierany Neighbors, 26th, 15:16; Vanessa Anaya, 27th, 15:31; Claire Potts, 15:59; Stephanie Rojas, 16:40; Leighlah Wilson, 17:29; and Amera Caldwell, 20:51.

Placing for Quitman girls were Laine Kelly, 11th, 13:47; Jadea Comenux, 14th, 14:12; Christina Plata, 22nd, 14:47; Brittany Santiago, 25th, 15:03; Cooper Marcee, 26th, 15:04; Carly Plata, 30th, 15:58; Carlee Alcorn, 16:35; Penelope Gagnon, 18:03; and Haley Lozano, 20:27.