Marble Falls runners compete at Southlake, set new personal bests
CAPTION: Marble Falls runners Owen Martin (left), Tyler Hamblin and Graham Goggans compete at the Southlake XC Invite Sept. 7. Courtesy photo
Three Marble Falls High School runners competed at the Southlake XC Invite Sept. 7.
Senior Tyler Hamblin finished 21st in 15 minutes and 38.30 seconds, which set a new personal record by six seconds.
“It was crowded in the boys race,” head coach Brenda Gonzalez said. “Overall he ran a good race.”
Freshman Graham Goggans set a new personal record by 1:04 thanks to finishing in 17:25.10 for 184th.
Gonzalez noted he is in track shape for the 800 and 1,600 meters.
“He’s getting into (cross country) shape at the right time,” she said. “It was a good race for him, good experience.”
Sophomore Owen Martin set a new personal record by four seconds, finishing in 17:48.60 for 201st.
Gonzalez said Martin was disappointed with his performance. She pointed out he ran well and set a new personal best.
“Overall, we’re very happy with how they performed,” she said.
The Mustangs competed in the first race of the day that started at 6:40 a.m.
“It was a very early race,” the coach said. “The weather was amazing. We had first dibs on the trail.”
Marble Falls competes at the Lometa Invitational Tuesday, Sept. 10.
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