April 5, 2026 (Photo Album) - Despite the possiblity of rain, Superheroes turned out for the Autism 5K benefiting Uniting Pieces, a ministry of Center Missionary Baptist Church, on Saturday, April 4. Between sponsors and runners, the fundraiser raised over $30,000 to help families living with autism.
The first male runner to cross the finish line was Enrique Leon from Center with a time of 19:58. The first female to the finish line was Crystalena Oberweiser from Nacogdoches with a time of 28:21.
There were 86 runners with bibs who ran in the 5K. Many more ran or walked just to support the cause along the 5K as well as the 1.5 Mile route.
Following the awarding of medals for the top three in each division, several individuals who have been through similar challenges spoke about the Uniting Pieces ministry as well as shared their experiences with autism.
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The Davis Family (pictured) who inspired the Uniting Pieces ministry along with Pastor Brandon Jones.
The top three in each age division male and female 5K results are listed below. To view the overall results, click here.
9-12 Males
1st place - Christian J. Tello, Time 26:29
2nd place - Jake Alexander, Time 30:22
3rd place - Xander Tomcavage, Time 32:13
9-12 Females
1st place - Zaeda Tomcavage, Time 41:52
2nd place - Rylinn Wilburn, Time 41:53
3rd place - Harper Porter, Time 41:56
13-19 Males
1st place - Joel Morales, Time 22:47
2nd place - Isaiah Lowe, Time 23:33
3rd place - Andrew Pinkston, Time 23:49
13-19 Females
1st place - Alexandra J. Tello, Time 29:20
2nd place - Baylee Whiteside, Time 29:52
3rd place - Jaydaleeya Curtis, Time 31:38
20-29 Males
1st place - Enrique Leon, Time 19:58
2nd place - Francisco Hernandez, Time 25:21
3rd place - Dustin Folsom, Time 42:47
20-29 Females
1st place - Adriana Morales, Time 28:45
2nd place - Anna Metcalf, Time 34:37
3rd place - Hollie Atherton, Time 41:46
30-39 Males
1st place - Kyle Chambliss, Time 23:48
2nd place - Allen Woodfin, Time 23:59
3rd place - Jordan Ford, Time 32:42
30-39 Females
1st place - Caroline Chadwick, Time 28:48
2nd place - Lainey Ford, Time 32:41
3rd place - Jennifer Vaughn, Time 41:58
40-49 Males
1st place - Richard Pinkston, Time 21:18
2nd place - Martin Barcenas, Time 22:18
3rd place - Michael Kay, Time 25:52
40-49 Females
1st place - Crystalena Oberweiser, Time 28:21
2nd place - Janeth Tello, Time 45:04
3rd place - Cori Caporali, Time 45:11
50-59 Males
1st place - Robert Hughes, Time 53:36
2nd place - Antowan Sanchez, Time 54:40
50-59 Females
1st place - Cheryl Alexander, Time 34:36
2nd place - Anittra Adkison, Time 41:55
3rd place - Stacey Scarborough, Time 45:17
60+ Females
1st place - Deborah Chadwick, Time 29:13
2nd place - Cynthia Trux, Time 34:16
3rd place - Margo Griffith, Time 42:34
Thank you to the Sponsors of the Superheroes for Autism 5K
Sand Hill Wrecker, Farmers State Bank, Team SSBTX, Sabine State Bank, SCL Inc., Center Noon Lions Club, JML Management, Down Home Storage, Hope Community Medicine, BOM Bank, McWilliams Heating Cooling Plumbing, Ephesus Baptist Church, Center Auto Repair, JCW Farm, Windham Family Dental, L&R Timber, Shelbyville Lions Club, Common Energy Services, Rotary Club of Center, Santana Logging, Fairchild Price Haley & Smith L.L.P., All Hours Fitness, General Shelters, Short Community Church, Morrison Insurance, Sandy Cox - State Farm, Satir & Satir PA, Panola College, Shelby Veterinary Associates, Chambliss Real Estate, plus individual donors who gave.
