WACO, Texas — The Temple High School Junior Varsity Girls Cross Country team closed out its 2026 regular season on Thursday morning at the District 12-6A Championships, competing on the 5,000-meter course at the Heart of Texas (HOT) Soccer Complex.

While Temple did not field the minimum five runners required to compete in the team standings, the three Tem-Cats who took the line left a strong impression. Highlights included two top-10 finishes and medal-earning performances against a competitive district field.

Franke and Ramos Lead the Charge for Temple

Junior Frida Franke and freshman Layla Ramos delivered standout performances to earn individual medals.
Franke spearheaded the Tem-Cat trio, placing 9th overall with a time of 24:16.54. Moments later, Ramos crossed the line right behind her teammate, securing 10th place in 24:17.76. Both runners earned medals for finishing inside the Top 20.

Sophomore Desiree Tools rounded out the Temple lineup, crossing the line 45th overall with a time of 29:07.98.
Temple Tem-Cat Individual Performances

Frida Franke (JR) — 24:16.54 | 9th Place (Medalist)
Layla Ramos (FR) — 24:17.76 | 10th Place (Medalist)
Desiree Tools (SO) — 29:07.98 | 45th Place

District Top Individual & Team Highlights

Lake Belton captured the team crown with 18 points, led by freshman Sage Anderson, who won the individual title with a time of 21:38.56. Lake Belton placed four runners in the top four individual spots. Waco Midway finished second as a team with 42 points.

Top 10 Individual Finishers

Sage Anderson (FR, Lake Belton) — 21:38.56
Kimberly Solis Colon (FR, Lake Belton) — 22:51.15
Sophia Garza (SO, Lake Belton) — 22:58.52
Harper Holt (JR, Lake Belton) — 23:00.71
Riley Sousa (FR, Waco Midway) — 23:28.11
Dynah Wechter (FR, Waco Midway) — 23:34.08
Abigail Moore (JR, Waco Midway) — 23:43.04
Reagan Lopez (FR, Lake Belton) — 23:50.29
Frida Franke (JR, Temple) — 24:16.54 (Medalist)
Layla Ramos (FR, Temple) — 24:17.76 (Medalist)

Final JV Girls Team Standings

Lake Belton — 18
Waco Midway — 42
Killeen Harker Heights — 76
Killeen Chaparral — 105
Copperas Cove — 142
Note: Temple — No Team Score (NTS)