Lazo, Parrott defend cross-country titles in Broward

David Lazo of South Plantation High and Kendall Parrott of St. Thomas Aquinas, a pair of distance runners for their respective schools, will forever be connected.

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What linked them together is they both became winners at the BCAA Cross-Country Championships on Friday at Markham Park.

Lazo, one of the best in Broward County during the past three years, successfully defended his title with a convincing victory with a winning time of 16:20.04 that distanced himself over top challenger Malcolm Spence IV of Flanagan (16:55.03).

“Coming out I want to stay concentrated on staying smooth in the race as soon as I could,” said Lazo who began running cross country as a freshman. “I wanted that first spot and open a gap and finish strong.

My goal is to keep improving and getting faster and as the competition increases to go with it.”

His career best time of 15:43 is Lazo’s goal before the season is complete.

“David started off in the low-to-mid 20’s when he started a freshman,” said former South Plantation coach Andre Henry, who still helps train Lazo. “Each year he has progressively gotten better, and his present goal is to run in the low-to-mid 15 minutes.”

Parrott was a second-place finisher as a freshman at 19:50.6 and needed a late push in the final third of Friday’s race to cross the finish line alone at the top with a time of 20:08.16

“I felt really negative before the race and kept reminding myself the race is never over until it’s over,” said Parrott. “ I’m proud of myself because I passed four girls near the final lap. I’m really proud of myself today.”

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Her performance, along with top 10 finishers Taylor Gold and Charlotte Lee helped Aquinas win the team title over second place Cardinal Gibbons.

Along with Spence, Flanagan got solid times from Sabastien Gonzalez and Brayden Hall to win the boys team title. West Broward finished second.

BOYS TEAM SCORES (Top 5)

Flanagan 86, West Broward 102, Cypress Bay 133, Pembroke Pines Charter 153, St. Thomas Aquinas 182

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS (Top 20)

1. Dave Lazo (SP) 16:20.04; 2. Malcolm Spence IV (FLAN) 16:55.03; 3. Grant Evans (SP) 16:59.62; 4. Adam Stewart (PPC) 17:07.83; 5. Sabastien Gonzalez (FLAN) 17:10.24; 6. Carlo Baylon (CB) 17:11.56; 7. Marcus Gentilhomme (CS) 17:40.33; 8. Job DeOjeda (CG) 17:43.83; 9. Miguel Casiano (WB) 17:49.29; 10. Steven Joseph (PB) 18:09.98; 11. Luke Lambert (WB) 18:10.30; 12. Leonardo Ponce (WB) 18:12.88; 13. JahRee Pierre (TARA) 18:14.89; 14. Ryu Young-sang (DILL) 18:16.34; 15. Brayden Hall (FLAN) 18:22.44; 16. Andre Ambroise (NE) 18:23.34; 17. Fernando Galindo (NE) 18:24.25; 18. Fabio Castillio (CGL) 18:25.17; 19. Logan Nadanam (CB) 18:32.47; 20. Aiden Garcia (COOP) 18:34.21.

GIRLS TEAM SCORES (Top 5)

St. Thomas Aquinas 47, Cardinal Gibbons 81, Dillard 96, Coral Springs Charter 106, Taravella 101.

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS (Top 20)

1. Kendall Parrott (STA) 20:08.16; 2. Raejanae Ebanks (DILL) 20:17.27; 3. Claire Chanon (CG) 20:23.14; 4. Molly Murphy (CG) 20:45.59; 5. Camila Castillo (TARA) 20:55.86; 6. Taylor Gold (STA) 21:00.48; 7. Lily Richardson (CSC) 21:06.34; 8. Charlotte Lee (STA) 21:11.73; 9. Olivia Huggins (CS) 21:33.28; 10. Shynah (DILL) 21:34.66; 11. Giulia Campos (PB) 21:39.94; 12. Valentine Castillo (TARA) 21:41.43; 13. Peyton Williams (DILL) 21:49.44; 14. Olivia Noel (TARA) 21:53.99; 15. Giuliana Serra (CG) 22:01.42; 16. Angelica Cardenas (STA) 22:07.72; 17. Alyson Thomas (CSC) 22:13.51; 18. Caoimhe McConville (STA) 22:20.11; 19. Emiliana Anzures (MSD) 22:22.37; 20. Shirley Mullins (SP) 22:26.42.

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FRIDAY’S FOOTBALL RESULTS

American Heritage (Delray) 62, Belen Jesuit (Miami) 0

American Heritage 27, Norland 2

Calvary Christian 49, North Broward Prep 7

Cardinal Gibbons 72, Stranahan 0

Carol City 17, Northwestern 7

Chaminade-Madonna 20, Cardinal Newman 7

Columbus 51, Coral Gables 13

Coconut Creek 34, Flanagan 15

Coral Springs Charter 38, Tradition Prep (Port St. Lucie) 6

Cypress Bay 56, Miami High 0

Florida Christian 33, Westminster Academy 15

Gulliver Prep 42, NSU University School 27

Hollywood Hills 28, Coral Springs 12

Jackson 48, St. Brendan 0

Miami Beach 23, American 12

Miramar 32, South Broward 7

Monarch 49, Olympic Heights 0

Monsignor Pace 20, Booker T. Washington 12

Palmetto 48, Homestead 8

Piper 54, Boyd Anderson 13

Somerset Academy 56, Somerset Prep 14

South Dade (Homestead) 58, Southwest Miami 0

South Plantation 22, Nova (Davie) 10

Southridge 41, Everglades (Miramar) 0

Ransom Everglades 44, Smart En Sports Academy 0

St. Thomas Aquinas 48, McArthur 0

The First Academy 31, Archbishop McCarthy 24

The King’s Academy (West Palm Beach) 63, Somerset Canyons (Boynton Beach) 6

True North 31, Fort Pierce John Carroll 20

West Boca Raton 56, Deerfield Beach 0

West Broward 42, Barbara Goleman 35

Westminster Christian 42, South Miami 6

THURSDAY’S RESULTS

Braddock 1, Hialeah-Miami Lakes 0 (Forfeit)

Central 63, Key West 7

Coral Park 18, Hialeah Gardens 14

Fort Lauderdale 27, Stoneman Douglas 7

Glades Day 44, Parkridge Christian 0

Hallandale 18, Pompano Beach 16

North Miami 41, Edison 12

Varela 62, Dr. Krop 34

Western 48, Doral Academy 14

MONDAY’S RESULTS

Dr. Krop 32, Coral Park 30

South Broward 39, Stoneman Douglas 6

Cardinal Gibbons 44, Dillard 0