The Stanfield Tigers cross country season is nearing its end, with their second-to-last meet taking place in Heppner on October 2nd, 2025, at 3:00 PM. As the finish line of the season approaches, the team comes together and I ask some players their thoughts as a team.

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Interview with Carter Sharp – Sophomore Runner

Q: How do you think your team’s performance was during this cross-country season?

Carter Sharp: We’ve been running very well, we’ve been improving almost every single race, so it’s been pretty good and the team chemistry is really good.

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Interview with Gabriel Mendez – Team Captain, Senior Runner

Q: As a team captain, how do you feel the chemistry on the team this season has been?

Gabriel Mendez: I think our chemistry is very high. We like being together, we like running together, we like just doing everything together.

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Q: How do you think your performance has been this year as you’re finishing up your senior year of cross?

Gabriel Mendez: Better than any other year I’ve ran. It’s my last year, so I’m going to be the best. 

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As the Stanfield Tigers head into their final meets, it’s clear that their growth as individual runners is matched by their strength as a team. Good team chemistry, as shown by both Carter and Gabriel, isn’t just about getting along—it’s about pushing each other to be better, supporting one another through every race, and creating a bond that turns a group of runners into a true team.