Navajo Prep reclaims 3A state title as Elijah England wins his third championship in a row
Special to the Times | Truman Begaye
Navajo Prep senior Elijah England celebrates after finishing first with a time of 14:57.8 during the New Mexico Class 3A boys state cross-country race in Albuquerque. England helped the team to a state title.
By Truman Begaye
Special to the Times
ALBUQUERQUE
The Navajo Prep Eagles returned home with a state championship Saturday afternoon, led by senior Elijah England, who claimed his third consecutive individual title while helping the Eagles secure the New Mexico Class 3A boys team championship with 19 points.
Navajo Prep finished well ahead of defending champion Santa Fe Indian School, which placed runner-up with 74 points.
England delivered the best performance of his high school career, setting a new personal record of 14:57.8, shaving 43 seconds off his previous best time.
“This win is amazing,” England said. “I expected this after all the hard work I put in and it’s a good one.”
Joining England at the top of the standings was teammate and fellow senior Kenai Begay, who finished runner-up with a personal-best time of 15:55.2.
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