Allison Wise Won 2026 Pete Belman Classic
The Alexander Lady Bulldogs secured a first-place finish at the cross country competition in Uvalde.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Running
Allison Wise claimed victory in the girls race at the 2026 Pete Belman Classic, finishing with a time of 19:41.77. Her performance helped lead the Alexander Lady Bulldogs to a first-place finish at the event.
Why it matters
Individual and team performances at regional meets like the Pete Belman Classic establish the competitive hierarchy for cross country runners across South Texas. These results serve as a key indicator of team strength and individual form during the early season.
Allison Wise won the girls race with a 19:41.77 clocking, while Felipe Rivera took seventh in the boys event with a time of 16:39.55. Izabella Patlan followed in second place with a time of 20:06.14.
The players
Allison Wise
She is a high school cross country runner who won the individual title at the 2026 Pete Belman Classic.
Alexander Lady Bulldogs
This is a competitive high school girls cross country team that secured first place at the Pete Belman Classic.
Felipe Rivera
He is a cross country athlete who placed seventh in the boys race at the competition.
United South
This is a school cross country program whose girls and boys teams both finished in fourth place at the meet.
The details
The Alexander Lady Bulldogs team finished first at the Uvalde meet, supported by strong showings from Samantha Villezcas, who placed fifth, and Mia Esqueda, who took seventh. The Alexander boys team also performed well, securing second place overall in their division.
Timeline
The Pete Belman Classic took place in September 2026.
Season Trajectory
Performances at early-season meets like the Pete Belman Classic influence the regional rankings that teams rely on to secure favorable seedings. These results help determine the competitive balance within the league as programs build momentum toward the state championship series.
The Alexander Lady Bulldogs victory elevates their standing in regional rankings, while individual runners must now prepare for upcoming meets in Kingsville and Laredo. Consistent sub-20 minute times like those seen in Uvalde are critical benchmarks for athletes chasing post-season qualification.
The takeaway
Cross country runners can use early-season race times to identify necessary training adjustments before the championship portion of the calendar begins. Consistent performance in high-pressure meets is the most reliable predictor of success in future invitational events.
Further reading
For more updates on regional meets, visit Texas Running.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Laredo Morning Times.
