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New Mexico Cross Country Championships Elias sixth, LLHS seventh at state cross country Valencia’s Ean Elias, No. 953, sprints to the finish line on his way to a sixth-place finish at the 4A State Cross Country Championships. Mike Powers| News-Bulletin photos Mike Powers Mike Powers News-Bulletin Sports Writer Published November 12, 2026 - 5:49 a.m. ALBUQUERQUE — Despite quality results and tremendous efforts, top local runners initially found the outcome at Saturday’s State High School Cross Country Championships at Albuquerque Academy somewhat unsatisfying. “I’m bummed,” was the unvarnished opinion of Ean Elias, the Valencia senior who finished sixth in 4A, two spots behind last year’s effort. After the first mile, Elias was neck and neck with ultimate champion Billy Romero (15:07) of Taos, but the initial stretch of the course was uphill, taking its toll. Brady Garcia, No.

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