Rural Special Runners Win State Title

Boys cross country team places first; girls take third

Rural Special boys cross country championship team are (holding banner): Elisha Rushing and Will Lejeune; back row from left: Sylas Younger, Wyatt Morrison, Conway Pagett, Waylon Pagett, Brayden Watts, Brentley Davis, and Traxler Carlton.

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Posted Wednesday, November 12, 2025 5:07 pm

Rural Special boys cross country team won the 1A State Championship Saturday in Hot Springs, with three runners in the top 10: Conway Pagett, Waylon Pagett, and Brayden Watts. Other members of the team are Elisha Rushing, Will Lejeune, Sylas Younger, Wyatt Morrison, Brentley Davis,and Traxler Carlton.

The girls team placed third, with one top 10 runner: Rieley Sutterfield. Other members of the team are Jocelyn Rushing, Mary Rodgers, Natalie Newman, Allysa Stone, and Jorden Stone.