Cross Country wins Southwest Section Title

Cross Country wins Southwest Section Title

The Brophy cross country team qualified for the AIA Division I State Championship by winning the AIA Southwest Sectional meet at Crossroad Park. Spencer Nick won the race by edging teammate Colin St. Hilaire at the line. Diego Alejos was the third finisher in seventh overall, while Luis Esparza-Suady crossed 12th overall. 


This is the Broncos' first section title since 2021 and their first individual win since 2010 (Xander Black).


Brophy will compete at the AIA Division I State Championship on Saturday, Nov. 14th at 2 p.m.  Brophy has recorded 18 consecutive seasons with a top-10 finish at the state championships. 


AIA Southwest Sectional - 1st, 35 points

Brophy Finishers (top 7): 1. Spencer Nick, 16:07.0; 2. Colin St. Hilaire, 16;07.8; 7. Diego Alejos, 17:05.8; 12. Luis Esparza-Suady, 17:31.0; 13. Patrick McLaughlin, 17:32.7; 22. Julian Kies, 18:04.1; Pieter Vietor, 18:17.2.