Tompkins High School freshman Bailey Pipes captured the individual title at the University Interscholastic League Class 6A cross country state championship on Friday.
The victory marks a significant achievement for the first-year runner in Texas' largest classification. Pipes competed against the state's top distance runners to claim the championship crown.
The meet took place on November 6, 2026, with Pipes representing Tompkins in the Katy Independent School District. The championship photo was provided courtesy of Katy ISD.
