Ahead of the Texas UIL state cross-country championships, the Austin American-Statesman highlights ten standout runners from the Austin area. Among them are Round Rock High School teammates Leo Brasil and Andrew Esparza, who embraced after competing in the 1,600-meter run at the UIL State 6A Track and Field Championships at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin on May 16, 2026. The full list of athletes to watch will be featured as the state meet approaches.
10 Austin-Area Runners to Watch at Texas State Cross-Country Meet
