Comstock Panthers Cross Country State UIL Champs

On March 7, 2025, Comstock ISD held a celebration for their state cross country champions who had achieved this milestone in late February.

This was the first team championship for Comstock, and the first in Val Verde County since the 1960's. This is an amazing and outstanding milestone that is sure to stay with the Panthers for years to come.

"These athletes worked hard for years to be one of the six state championship teams in Texas... Over the past five years the Panthers have risen from a close miss to advancing to state, to a state 13th place, 9th place, 3rd place, and at last, a Team State Championship at the state meet... Every year our expectations and confidence grew," said Coach Lee Abbey.

The Panthers dominated the competition throughout the season displaying multiple achievements.

Season Summary:

1st Place Leakey at Garner State Park
1st Place Sonora
1st Place Del Rio Division 1a - 4a
Top finishing 1a at HOKA Invitational Round Rock
1st Rocksprings District Preview

Rocksprings District Champions

Sebastian Talamantez - 1st Place
Gerardo Ibarra - 2nd Place
Edgar Crane - 3rd Place
Jordan Allen - 4th Place
Noah Bahena - 5th Place

Corpus Christi Region 4 Champions

Sebastian Talamantez - 1st Place
Edgar Crane - 6th Place
Gerardo Ibarra - 7th Place
Jordan Allen - 12th Place
Noah Bahena - 17th Place

UIL State 1a Champions

Sebastian Talamantez - 1st Place
Edgar Crane - 11th Place
Gerardo Ibarra - 15th Place
Jordan Allen - 23rd Place
Noah Bahena - 24th Place

Individual Honors:

Individual State Champion 2023-2024

Sebastian Talamantez

Texas Cross Country Coach's Association:

All Region

Sebastian Talamantez
Edgar Crane
Gerardo Ibarra
Jordan Allen

All State

Sebastian Talamantez
Edgar Crane
Gerardo Ibarra
Jordan Allen

Academic All State

Edgar Crane
Hector Medina

With only 54 students enrolled in CHS, 16 boys ran at the high school meets representing the high school. The Panthers participation and perseverance is truly something to admire and congratulate.

Seniors

Edgar Crane
Gerardo Ibarra
Hector Medina
Elijah Hosick

Juniors

Sebastian Telemantez
Jordan Allen
Larry Kaler
Alex Bustamante

Sophomores

Noah Bahena
Mauro Lopez
Neal Billings

Freshman

Jacob Allen
Weston Chandler
Steven Kaler
Collin Scott

Manager

Hayden Robertson

The Comstock Panthers were also recently honored with a unanimous resolution by the Val Verde County Commissioners Court honoring the Comstock High School Cross Country Team for their outstanding achievement in winning the Texas State 1A Championship.

Congratulations to the Panthers for their achievements and milestones that they have rightfully earned. Through perseverance, strength, and determination the Panthers are setting the example for future teams.