VYPE Klein August 2022

Klein High Cross Country

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Klein High’s Thomas Kubala, Genesis Navarro, Sophia Goerlich, Daniela Mendez, Katie Koonts and Gerardo Mendez

in the business and could leave a huge legacy as she closes out her Klein career. Sophomore Sophie Goerl ich (65th) is a rising runner in the state, whi le juniors Daniel Mendez , Teia Morris and Genesis Navarro round out the team along wi th senior Isabel la Rivaul t . The boys have some sol id pieces coming back wi th a pair of seniors in Thomas Kubala and Gerardo Mendez , who wi l l provide leadership to the underclassmen.

PACING RIGHT BEHIND THE KLEIN OAK PANTHERS AT THE GIRLS STATE MEET WERE THE KLEIN HIGH BEARKATS, WHO FINISHED SIXTH OVERALL AS A TEAM. The scary thing is that their stars are al l coming back wi th a vengeance. Leading the way is junior Kathryn Koonts , who f inished f i fth overal l at State – the best in the district . She’s a beast and has a lead-by-example st yle. Senior Kristen McHugh (54th) is one of the best

Sophia Goerlich

Thomas Kubala

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