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Running at a blazing pace, Spring Woods High School (SWH) junior Frank Miranda captured a district individual title for the Spring Woods cross country team and helped them win the district championship. Miranda is a key part of a Spring Woods athletics renaissance that saw girls' and boys' cross country district championships and a team tennis championship in the fall of 2024.

“We've come a long way from where we were two years ago with nothing,” Miranda said. “Now we are district champs and regional qualifiers. We didn't make it to state, sadly, but we'll come back stronger and better.”

Spring Woods coach Johnny Guajardo noticed a work ethic and drive to not just compete but to win in his team this year. Miranda was a significant part of that turnaround, setting a school record in the district meet.

“He's one of those quiet leaders who leads by example,” Guajardo said. “I am very proud of him. Next year, I think he will definitely go to state, and he will be our No. 1.”

Miranda initially started cross country as conditioning for soccer. After being convinced by friends and his mother to stick with it, he excelled as one of the star athletes on the Spring Woods campus. Miranda has natural talent, but his dedication to a training regimen, along with his teammates, led to success this year for the Tigers.

Outside of cross country, he aims to contribute at a high level as a thespian for the Spring Woods Safari theater group. He played Puss in Boots in the Safari’s production of Shrek last year and plans to step up again as an actor in future productions.

College is a long-term goal for Miranda, with aspirations of attending top area universities.

“I’d like to get accepted to Rice, Texas A&M, the University of Texas, and the University of Houston and get my degree in either business, accounting, or marketing,” Miranda said. “Running for a university in cross country or track would be great.”

For now, Miranda is focused on improving. He already has his sights set on another district championship and an appearance in the UIL Class 5A state meet in 2025.

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