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October 27, 2026

Two Fairfield Cross Country Runners Qualify for State Championships

runners holding state sign

Fairfield High School cross country runners John Kuzmich and Addison Shipley are headed to STATE following impressive performances at the UIL Region III Cross Country Championship on Tuesday, October 27, in Huntsville.

Kuzmich, a junior, finished 2nd overall out of 185 runners in the boys' 5K (3.1-mile) race with a personal-best time of 16:09.4, securing his spot at the state championship.

Shipley, a senior, finished 23rd overall out of 182 runners in the girls' 2-mile race with a time of 13:02.9, also earning a trip to state.

The Lady Eagles delivered a strong team performance, finishing 6th overall at the regional championship.

Lady Eagles Regional Results – 2 Miles

  • Addison Shipley – 23rd | 13:02.9 (State Qualifier)

  • Imani Brackens – 37th | 13:25.9

  • Emily Myers – 55th | 13:57.5

  • Bryndle Daniel – 65th | 14:13.2

  • Bella Campise – 79th | 14:27.4

  • Gracie Russell – 84th | 14:32.5

  • Grace Stephenson – 93rd | 14:40.5

Eagles Regional Results – 5K (3.1 Miles)

  • John Kuzmich – 2nd | 16:09.4 (State Qualifier, Personal Best)

  • Clayton Phillips – 79th | 18:47.4

  • Rydge Davis – 89th | 18:59.0

  • Christian Sanchez – 92nd | 19:03.1

  • Randon DeVillier – 120th | 19:36.5

  • Jett Jeffress – 122nd | 19:38.7

  • Noah Hoskins – 151st | 20:42.3

Fairfield ISD congratulates both teams on their performances at the regional championship. We are proud of our Eagles and Lady Eagles and look forward to cheering on John and Addison as they represent Fairfield High School at the UIL State Cross Country Championships!