Podium finishes

Pin Oak Middle School eighth graders Evelyn Faykus and Maya Brito Schmitz (pictured) held strong performances at the Top Speed Elite Annual XC Meet. Evelyn placed first in the girls 4000-meter race and Maya finished third, leading a group of Pin Oak runners who earned top finishes in a competitive field. The team is coached by Patrick Harvey and Corinne Shank. The POMS XC program emphasizes endurance, consistency, and goal setting, and helps student-athletes develop both competitively and personally. The early-season meet provided an opportunity for runners to measure their progress and gain experience against athletes from across the region. 

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