Bailey Najera (No. 622) runs among the front part of the pack of runners early into the girls varsity small schools division of the Pete Belman Classic on Sept. 24. (James Volz|Leader-News) The Uvalde Lobos placed fourth in their division of the 2026 Pete Belman Classic, while the Uvalde Coyotes placed eighth in their division of the cross country meet on Sept. 24.

Vying in the varsity girls small team division posted 129 points to place fourth in the team standings.

Kyla Sanchez and Bailey Najera led the way for the Lobos.