Two run away with Robinson race titles

By DAVID CLAYBOURN

ROYSE CITY — Greenville airline pilot Charles Douglas and Texas A&M; University-Commerce distance runner Maci Bradford ran away with the men’s and women’s titles on Saturday at the Eighth Annual Stick Robinson Memorial 5K race.

Douglas, who flies for Northwest and Delta, clocked one of the fastest times in race history as he was first overall in 17 minutes, 44 seconds for the 3.1-mile course through the streets of Royse City.

“I think that was my fastest time as a master,” said the 41-year-old Douglas. “So I’m getting into shape.”

Douglas, who ran collegiately for South Plains and Eastern New Mexico, said he was very happy with his time and with the weather, which featured clear skies and temperatures in the mid 50s.

“Perfect running conditions,” he said. “It was nice out there.”

Bradford, who started running competitively in May, clocked a time of 20:34 as the first female finisher. Bradford was still a little tired from running a time trial in the 3,000-meter run on Friday at A&M-Commerce.; She was also sidelined for three weeks with a pulled muscle.

Bradford, who is a freshman from Greenville, is preparing for the Lone Star Conference cross country meet on Saturday in Canyon.

Defending champion John Layden finished fourth overall and won the men’s 21-30 age division with a 19:42 time. His winning time last year was 20:11.

Royse City police chief Tom Shelton won the men’s 51-60 division with a 23:20.

Wynn Posey and Kevin Brannin clocked the fastest times for the one-mile fun run at 6:04.

Trophies went out to the Royse City High School and Royse City Middle School teams for best participation.

The event is named for the late Desmond “Stick” Robinson, a standout running back at Royse City High School and Ottawa University in Kansas. Robinson inspired many with his courage on the playing field and in a long battle against leukemia. Proceeds from the event go toward a scholarship awarded in his name to a graduating Royse City senior.





Stick Robinson Memorial Race

Saturday, Royse City



5K results

Overall male champion

1. Charles Douglas 17:44

12-under males

1. Joseph Colunga 26:28

13-20 males

1. Kenny Richardson 18:49

2. John Rojas 19:35

3. Juan Cunningham 19:49

21-30 males

1. John Layden 19:42

2. Robbie Michel 20:18

3. Ravis Summers 24:36

31-40 males

1. Ray Corbin 21:17

2. John Cook 26:13

3. Brad Bumpass 27:15

41-50 males

1. Charles Douglas 17:44

2. Rowdy Payne 21:22

3. Kirk Woltman 22:53

4. Craig Slate 24:38

51-60 males

1. Tom Shelton 23:20

2. John Kelso 28:47

61-70 males

1. Jim Hardin 30:15

71-80 males

1. Melvin Joslin 37:15



Overall female champion

1. Maci Bradford 20:34

12-and-under females

1. Cheyenne Davis 25:49

13-20 females

1. Maci Bradford 20:34

2. Jade Muhamed 22:13

3. Taylor Neely 23:48

21-30 females

1. Mary Courtin 23:59

2. Brooke Barbee 27:51

T3. Rachael Shelton 28:01

T3. Morgan Moeller 28:01

31-40 females

1. Whitney Anderson 26:35

2. Merideth Hicks 30:15

3. Heidi Richardson 31:50



One-mile fun run

Overall male champions

T1. Wynn Posey 6:04

T1. Kevin Brannin 6:04

12-and-under males

1. Reese Payne 8:00

2. Gabriel Sanchez 13:05

3. Jacob Colunga 13:07

13-20 males

T1. Wynn Posey 6:04

T1. Kevin Brannin 6:04

3. Trey Colunga 11:13

21-30 males

1. Paul Torres 9:00

51-60 males

1. Jim Edwards 15:32



Overall female champion

1. Bailey Dahmer 6:20

12-and-under females

1. Bailey Dahmer 6:20

2. Madison Sisk 7:20

3. Brianna Littlefield 7:23

13-20 females

1. Mallorie Baumann 6:35

2. Kaila Cervantes 6:58

3. Tracey Schulke 7:00

21-30 females

1. Carrie Robinson 15:32

T2. Lauren Jones 18:35

T2. Molly Robbins 18:35

31-40 females

1. Leanne Egdph 11:15

2. Paula Backus 11:17

3. Robin Westwood 15:32

41-50 females

1. Rhonda Phillips 15:32

51-60 females

1. Barbara Gray 11:44

2. Vickie Jones 18:40