The Hereford Cross Country teams turned in a strong showing at the Dimmitt Invitational on Friday, September 4, with the Herd claiming the boys team championship and the Lady Whitefaces finishing second overall.

Hereford placed three runners inside the top 10 in the boys 5K, led by Aron Huerta with a third-place finish. Mark Reyes followed closely in fourth, while Luis Tello crossed the line in 10th. Kevin Cervantes added an 18th-place finish to help the Herd secure first place in the team standings.

On the girls side, Hereford put together four top-15 performances in the two-mile race. Gabriella Gonzalez led the Lady Whitefaces in seventh place, followed by Peytynn Rohm in eighth. Hailey Hernandez finished 12th, and Taylor Hill placed 15th as Hereford earned a second-place team finish.

Hereford Results

Boys 5K

• Aron Huerta — 3rd

• Mark Reyes — 4th

• Luis Tello — 10th

• Kevin Cervantes — 18th

• Team Finish — 1st

Girls 2 Mile

• Gabriella Gonzalez — 7th

• Peytynn Rohm — 8th

• Hailey Hernandez — 12th

• Taylor Hill — 15th

• Team Finish — 2nd

The Dimmitt Invitational was a non-district varsity meet for the Whitefaces as they continue building toward the championship portion of the 2026 cross country season.