GAMES
RANKINGS
2022-23 MacArthur Cross Country
ALDINE ISD FALL WRAP: The Generals lead the pack in Cross Country
Furthermore, Johnny Chavez finished third and Josh Calderon finished fourth to dominate the boys' race.
On the girls' side, Maria Gonzalez finished second while Joselin Gonzalez concluded the race in fifth. Samantha Perez and Ciara Ramirez both had Top 10 finishes as well.
The Nimitz boys placed second overall in the meet, followed by Eisenhower, who finished third. The Cougars were led by Jonathan Doyle (6th place) and Cruz Alvarez finished 9th. Issac Espericueta earned a fifth-place finish for Eisenhower.
The Aldine Mustang girls took bronze as a team and were led by fourth-place finisher Elda Zuniga Villa.
Nimitz's carrier, Alysia Doyle, was the girls' district individual champion.
Nimitz Cross Country
Giovanni Silva, MacArthur Silva
LOVING TO RUN: MacArthur's Silva Eyeing Deep Run in XC Season
He was the most dominant runner in Aldine ISD in 2020.
What makes the runs in the spring even more impressive is that Silva won that trio of district titles with a stress fracture in his right foot, which he suffered at a race in mid-March.
After his season was over, Silva had to wear a boot, be on crutches and use a knee-walker to get around for three months. An injury, which didn't require surgery, and time off that gave him an even bigger appreciation for running.
"It gave me a good outlook and I started to get a new perspective on life," Silva said. "Running is my outlet and without it, it made me think."
In mid-July – less than a month before the cross country season was set to begin – Silva went on his first run again.
"My first run was two days ago, and I still feel the same," Silva said. "It's all in the heart. Running is a mental sport."
As Silva prepares for his senior season, he knows there is still work to be done but is confident in MacArthur cross country coach Kelly Silak to "put me on the right path".
Which Silva hopes lands him a spot on the starting line at Old Settler's Park in Round Rock come November.
"I want to make it all the way," Silva said. "I've been talking about State for a long time now. That's my goal."
