Chapa and Wyss, along with former New Kent runner Guy Alton, went through the first mile in a gingerly pace of 5:05. Chapa and Wyss then proceeded to pick up the pace dramatically for the last two miles as they dropped Alton and ran stride for stride for much of the remainder of the race. The pair hit two miles well under 10 minutes and with a half mile to go, Chapa was able to break away from Wyss to take a 11 second victory over his former teammate in a time of 15:14.
Chapa, who earned All-State honors in cross country as well as in indoors (1600 meters) and outdoors (3200 meters), will likely be one of the favorites to win the AAA state cross country crown this fall. Wyss, who will be headed to Christopher Newport University in the fall, will surely make an instant impact on his new squad.