PCHS Bulletin – Lexi Brielmann
Published Date – Sept. 19, 2025
Parrish Community’s cross country season is well underway with 5 meets under their belt. They finished the season strong last year and are preparing for another strong season of success and determination.
Coach Antwan Wright emphasized the team’s aim for this season. He said, “My goal this year is to build on the momentum we established at the end of last season. We finished strong, and I’m confident we can continue that upward trend by further developing our athletic abilities and striving for consistent improvement.”
Additionally, the team is under the leadership of captains Logan Goelz for the boys, and Kiley Hoyer and Anna Kennedy for the girls. They are working together to create a good environment and help their team to compete as best they can.
The Bulls started their season with an Inter-Squad Time Trail meet on Aug. 16. Then, the season took off running with the following meets:
Lemon Bay Invite – Aug. 23
Stampede Sprint – Aug. 30
IMGA XC Summit Challenge – Sept. 6
Seffner Christian XC Invitational – Sept. 13
Sophomore Kayla Hawk has stood out in these meets so far. Hawk is currently second in all time school history and is currently ranked 31st in the state for sophomores.
The cross country team is determined to push their limits and achieve their best results by building on past momentum and fighting for improvement at every event.
Below is the rest of the team schedule:
North Port XC Invitational – Sept. 20
PCHS and SESS Dual Meet – TBD
26th FLRunners.com Invitational – Oct. 4
Lakewood Ranch XC Invite – Oct. 11
A Night at North Port – Oct. 17
2025 FSU Invitational/Pre-State XC Meet – Oct. 24-25
Tri-County XC Championship – Nov. 1
FHSAA District Meet – Nov. 8
FHSAA Regional Meet – Nov.15
FHSAA State Meet – Nov. 22