The Lionettes, who came in second place at the Region IV-4A meet a couple of weeks ago, finished in fifth with a total score of 178 points.
The squad was paced by freshman Dariana Vasquez, who came in 14th place overall, and senior star Tina Sierra, who ended her illustrious cross country career with an impressive sixth-place finish.
“Without a doubt, this was a very memorable season,” said Lionettes head coach Gracie Campos. “Discipline, commitment and heart is what best describes the 2016 Lionettes.
“As for Tina, she is an athlete any coach would be proud and lucky to have on their team. She was a true leader to the end. She represented La Feria with excellent character. A coach is only as good as her athletes and she made us look great. We were blessed to have her as a Lionette.”
Saturday’s race marked Sierra’s third trip to the state meet as she only failed to qualify during her sophomore season. Last year, she finished in 11th place.
Bandera took home the Class 4A state title, followed by Kaufman, which won silver, and Alvarado, which claimed bronze. Fairfield finished just ahead of La Feria in fourth.
Emily Garcia of Alvarado won individual gold, followed by Kylie Purifoy of Crandall and McKynzie King of Liberty Hill.