By ERIC VICCARO
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Nocona High School’s Miriam Diaz smashed the 12-minute threshold, while Bowie’s Kamryn Cantwell showed she’s an elite runner in Conference 3A.
Both Diaz and Cantwell will represent Montague County at the University Interscholastic League State Cross Country Meet on Saturday at Old Settlers’ Park in Round Rock.
Diaz clocked in with a time of 11 minutes, 59.65 seconds, which was good enough for third overall, at the Conference 3A, Region 2 meet at Lynn Creek Park in Grand Prairie on Saturday.
Cantwell qualified for state with a time of 12:22 flat over the two-mile course, taking 13th with a pace time of 6:11 flat.
“Kamryn ran an excellent race,” Bowie head coach Colby Davis-Pastusek said, “and it was her fastest time of the season. We look forward to another week getting better, and she hopes to run a personal best in Round Rock.”
Old Settlers Park is known for one giant climb during the run, and the course provides a top challenge even for the most seasoned of runners.
Diaz followed up a third-place finish at the District 3A-9 race at Kiwanis Park in Wichita Falls on Oct. 20 with her effort here.
“Miriam competed very well this weekend,” Nocona head coach Brad McGann said. “She has worked unbelievably hard this season, constantly improving her times at each meet.”
Diaz’ previous best time was 12:15 at that district event. Read more in the mid-week Bowie News.

(Left) Bowie’s Kamryn Cantwell and Nocona’s Miriam Diaz smile after learning they had both qualified for the University Interscholastic League Conference 3A State Girls Meet on Nov. 8 at Round Rock. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)