Childress’ Smith claims district title, advances to area contest

Selah Smith, a sophomore, is the sole Childress advancer, taking the 2026 Girls’ District Cross Country Championship. She will compete at the area meet in Lubbock on Oct. 26. COURTESY PHOTO
Selah Smith, a sophomore, is the sole Childress advancer, taking the 2026 Girls’ District Cross Country Championship. She will compete at the area meet in Lubbock on Oct. 26. COURTESY PHOTO

CANYON — Childress sophomore Selah Smith captured the 2026 UIL Class 3A District 1 girls cross country championship, earning a spot in the regional meet.

Smith led the way for the Lady Cats, clocking a time of 13:03.93 to claim the district title and secure her position as the sole Childress advancer.

Three other Lady Cats competed at the district meet, including Claire Davis, who placed 24th with a…