Katy ISD cross country athletes are headed to Huntsville after qualifying for the UIL 5A and 6A Regional meet, the district's athletics department announced Tuesday, Oct. 20.
The meet will take place Oct. 26-27 at Kate Barr Ross Park, according to event details posted by area school districts. Qualifiers will race for a berth in the UIL State Cross Country Championships.
Katy ISD Athletics posted the announcement on X, congratulating the qualifying teams and urging fans to travel to Huntsville to support the runners.
Tompkins Falcons head cross country coach Julius Michael had his runners training on Saturday, Oct. 17, posting on Instagram: "The work continues… On a Saturday..,Tompkins Cross Country!"
In 2024, the Katy Tigers girls team earned a bronze medal at the UIL State Cross Country Championships, according to the Katy Times. Tompkins' boys team also competed at state that year, finishing 12th.
