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Arizona Republic / AZCentral.com

"Tally Call, ALA Queen Creek, So.: Came up big when it mattered the most, finishing seventh in the AIA Division III race (19:48.5) as the Patriots’ lead runner on its way to its second straight team championship."

Arizona Republic / AZCentral.com

"Here is The Republic's All-Arizona boys high school cross-country team for the 2024-25 school year, along with the coach of the year. The team consists of players who competed in Arizona Interscholastic Association events this season."

Arizona Republic / AZCentral.com

"ALA Queen Creek coach Duerk Brewer has worked with this group of girls since they were kids ...the results are now being shown on the course as the Patriots won the team title with 66 points to beat out Valley Christian’s 101. It is the second straight championship for ALA Queen Creek as Brewer continues to build something special in the East Valley."

Arizona Republic / AZCentral.com

"Tally Call, ALA Queen Creek, so.: Ran 19:48.5 to finish seventh in the Division III race, helping lead ALA Queen Creek to its second straight state team title."

Arizona Republic / AZCentral.com

"This might be the closest battle of the day as both schools are only separated by a few seconds in team time. ALA Queen Creek, with seniors David Soria and Dominic Hanson, form a nice one-two punch while Page has a potential individual winner in Martin..."  

Arizona Republic / AZCentral.com

"David Soria, American Leadership Academy Queen Creek, Sr.

Put together the best race of his cross-country career, running a big personal best of 15:40.80 to finish third at Western Equinox. Soria’s best time entering the weekend was 16:11.30. He’s now ranked No. 4 in the state for the 5,000."

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" Arizona's American Leadership senior David Soria won the individual title in 14:49.4 "

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Arizona Republic / AZCentral.com

"What to expect: ALA Queen Creek beat out Gilbert Christian (91 points to 98 points) to claim its first cross-country state title in school history last season. Coach Duerk Brewer thinks this team is stronger...."

Arizona Republic / AZCentral.com

"American Leadership Academy Queen Creek Patriots  

"Has one of the stronger trio of runners with David Soria, Dominic Hanson and Ashton Miner. Soria and Hanson will challenge for a podium spot in Division III. "

Arizona Republic / AZCentral.com

"American Leadership Academy Queen Creek Patriots  

"They have a strong 1-2 punch. It will be a dogfight in Division III between ALA Queen Creek and Valley Christian. ALA Queen Creek has a potential individual winner in rising sophomore Tally Call. "

Arizona Republic / AZCentral.com

"David Soria, Sr., American Leadership Academy Queen Creek 

"One of the most promising young names on this list. Ran 4:48.28 for the 1,500 meters at the USATF Junior Olympics Nationals to finish fifth in the 15 to 16-year-old age group over the summer. Coach Duerk Brewer expects her to challenge for an individual state title in Division III. "

Arizona Republic / AZCentral.com

"Tally Call, So., American Leadership Academy Queen Creek 

"One of the most promising young names on this list. Ran 4:48.28 for the 1,500 meters at the USATF Junior Olympics Nationals to finish fifth in the 15 to 16-year-old age group over the summer. Coach Duerk Brewer expects her to challenge for an individual state title in Division III. "

AZ Mile Split

Way-Too-Early 2024 Cross Country Team Rankings: Boys

1. Hamilton (Division I)

2. Mesa Mountain View (Division I)

3. Casteel (Division I)

4. ALA Queen Creek (Division III)

Arizona Republic / AZCentral.com

"Talya Workman, Sr., ALA Queen Creek

"Workman was instrumental in helping the Patriots to their first-ever state title in school history with her third-place finish at the AIA Division III state championships. Ran 18:51 for 5,000-meters, ranked 15th in the state. Finished in the top five in seven out of eight races this season."

East Valley Tribune

"The Patriots won the sectional title before the state meet took place. Brewer knew a strong showing in the precursor to the final would help motivate his runners even more than they already were after a solid season.

They went into the state meet on Saturday, Nov. 4 confident. They finished like it, too."...

AZ Preps 365

"PHOENIX — With four runners finishing in the Top 50, ALA-Queen Creek claimed the first Division III girls state cross-country championship in program history with a 1:46:16 time this past weekend.

The Patriots scored 91 points at Cave Creek Golf Course on Nov. 4, finishing just seconds ahead of Gilbert Christian’s 98 points and 1:46:41 time."...

AzCentral / Arizona Republic

“It means a lot. I’m proud of these kids. I’ve known them for a long time. I coached most of these kids in junior high. Excited to have the opportunity to work with them again this year. They’ve worked hard since June and it was awesome to see it pay off for them,” said Brewer. "...

AzCentral / Arizona Republic

"Call, who runs cross country for the Patriots, is a freshman who won the Epic Tourneys Titan Invitational Division III/IV race with a time of 20:08.4. "...

MileSplit AZ

"In her first race of the season, Call came out swinging at the Chandler Invitational at Tumbleweed Park. Call won the freshman race after crossing the finish line in 19:21.90.

"It was pretty good," Call said after Chandler. "My legs started burning (during the) first mile. It was definitely different from junior high but it was overall good."...

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