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Caney Creek HS Sophomore Eyes Cross Country Leadership After Crash Ends Brother’s Running Career

The following feature was written by a Conroe ISD student as part of the District’s Student Journalism Network.

By Logan Day, Caney Creek High School Junior
Creek Compass Sports Editor

CONROE, TEXAS (October 18, 2024) – Sophomore Eduardo Arcile’s breath was heavy. He watched the mass of runners far ahead of him. Shin splints he earned from the practice before only helped widen the gap. He noticed sophomore teammate Adrian Gonzalez falling especially behind. As Eduardo picked up the pace, Gonzalez lost his. It reached a point where Eduardo caught up to him.

“I can’t go any further,” Gonzalez told Eduardo. “I need to stop.”

Eduardo wrapped his arm around Gonzalez and pushed his back. “Come on. Stay. Stay with me for a couple of minutes.” For the rest of the race, Gonzalez didn’t slow down once. …

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