Beamer Duo Named Federal Way Athletes of Week
Todd Beamer High School seniors Austin Messer and Sydney Wells earned Federal Way Mirror Athletes of the Week honors.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Track & Field
Todd Beamer High School named senior cross country runners Austin Messer and Sydney Wells as Federal Way Mirror Athletes of the Week. Messer posted a new personal best of 15:39 over 5k and won a second consecutive NPSL title.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights standout performances from Federal Way student-athletes as the regional cross country season reaches its final stretch. Messer's season-best time places him in position to compete for an all-state finish.
Messer set a new personal best of 15:39 over 5k and finished third at the district 3 meet. He also won a second consecutive NPSL title, while Wells leads the Todd Beamer team in the 5,000 meters.
The players
Austin Messer
A senior cross country runner at Todd Beamer High School who set a new personal best and won consecutive NPSL titles.
Sydney Wells
A senior cross country runner at Todd Beamer High School who leads the team in the 5,000 meters.
The details
Austin Messer and Sydney Wells, both senior cross country athletes at Todd Beamer High School, were honored as this week's Federal Way Mirror Athletes of the Week. Messer is aiming for an all-state performance at the state meet on November 7.
Timeline
Nov. 6, 2026: Federal Way Mirror Athletes of the Week feature published
November 7, 2026: State cross country meet, where Messer aims for all-state
Season Trajectory
Messer's district third-place finish and back-to-back NPSL titles position him for a state-meet run that could determine his final high school season. Recognition of Federal Way runners as the season closes reflects how regional meets shape which athletes advance to the state championship.
Messer's all-state bid at the November 7 state meet could determine whether he advances beyond the regional stage this season. Wells' leadership in the 5,000 meters gives Todd Beamer a key scoring runner for the team's remaining meets.
The takeaway
Recognition for consistent performances across district and league meets helps identify student-athletes building toward state-level competition. Following runners' results through the regional season offers a clear view of how qualifiers are determined.
What happens next
Austin Messer competes at the state cross country meet on November 7, 2026, where he is aiming for an all-state performance.
Further reading
Find more regional coverage in Track & Field for Federal Way.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Federal Way Mirror.
